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    • Lane closures on Kūhīo Highway to continue five nights a week for waterline project

    Beginning tonight (March 17), there will be nightly lane closures on Kūhīo Highway in the northbound and southbound direction as crews update water infrastructure.

    Hawai‘i News Department of Health monitors positive wastewater detection of measles in Kauaʻi

    Kaua‘i News Water service shutdown scheduled in Līhuʻe during Fix a Leak Week

    Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami announced he is running for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi with his wife, Monica, and daughter by his side at Gaylord's restaurant in LIhue on March 17, 2026. (Xiomara Yamileth/Kauaʻi Now)

    BREAKING NEWS: Term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Kawakami running for Hawaiʻi lieutenant governor

    “This race is about who we are running for — our home, our people and the future of Hawaiʻi," Derek S.K. Kawakami said during his announcement he was was running for the second-highest office in Hawaiʻi. March 17, 2026 · 12:34pm

    High surf expected for north facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

    A high surf advisory has been issued for north facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau until 6 a.m. Wednesday

    Community North Shore Give charity auction returns, raising funds for essential Kauaʻi programs

    Hawai‘i News House bills create pathways to employment, ensure safety nets remain to bolster economy

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    High surf expected for north facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

    A high surf advisory has been issued for north facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau until 6 a.m. Wednesday

    Lane closures on Kūhīo Highway to continue five nights a week for waterline project

    Beginning tonight (March 17), there will be nightly lane closures on Kūhīo Highway in the northbound and southbound direction as crews update water infrastructure.

    Department of Health monitors positive wastewater detection of measles in Kauaʻi

    Wastewater monitoring helps Hawaiʻi stay vigilant against potential measles outbreaks as 31 states across the U.S. report cases.

    BREAKING NEWS: Term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Kawakami running for Hawaiʻi lieutenant governor

    “This race is about who we are running for — our home, our people and the future of Hawaiʻi,” Derek S.K. Kawakami said during his announcement he was was running for the second-highest office in Hawaiʻi.

    Water service shutdown scheduled in Līhuʻe during Fix a Leak Week

    The Department of Water is set to shut down water service at Līhuʻe Townhouse on March 18 for essential maintenance, coinciding with Fix a Leak Week, a campaign to encourage water conservation.

    North Shore Give charity auction returns, raising funds for essential Kauaʻi programs

    Auction items include a trip to the Kentucky Derby, a private villa stay in the Tuscan countryside, and a red-carpet walk at the Country Music Awards.
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    High surf expected for north facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

    A high surf advisory has been issued for north facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau until 6 a.m. Wednesday

    Department of Health monitors positive wastewater detection of measles in Kauaʻi

    Wastewater monitoring helps Hawaiʻi stay vigilant against potential measles outbreaks as 31 states across the U.S. report cases.

    House bills create pathways to employment, ensure safety nets remain to bolster economy

    Hawaiʻi’s House of Representatives has moved forward five bills that aim to bolster the economy, ensure safety nets remain in place and create pathways to employment. As these bills move to the Senate for review, they promise to significantly impact Hawaiʻi’s social safety net and labor market, fostering sustainable growth and opportunity across the state.

    Blue Hawaiian selects Jeff Helfrick to lead company as President, CEO

    Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is pleased to welcome industry veteran Jeff Helfrick as its new president and CEO.

    Public invited to comment on the nominees for Chief Justice, circuit judge

    Gov. Josh Green must appoint a judge from the Judicial Selection Commission’s list of nominees within 30 days, which will be followed by state Senate confirmation proceedings.

    What you need to know about the kona low Monday on Kaua‘i: County asks residents to submit information on damages from storm

    Residents will still need to file claims with insurance companies for residential damage and personal property losses.

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    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 18, 2026

    A weather pattern featuring light winds, mostly cloudy skies, and scattered to numerous showers will continue through the middle part of the week&#44...

    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for March 18, 2026

    Surf along exposed north and west facing will peak tonight as a north-northwest swell creates advisory level surf for north facing shores. Surf will ease...

    Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing, endangered woman

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    UPDATE: Missing, endangered 13-year-old is found in good health

    Kymahni Mata, 13, was found by Hawaiʻi Police Department after being reported as missing at 2:45 p.m March 17.

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    Maui Surf Forecast for March 18, 2026

    Surf along exposed north and west facing will peak tonight as a north-northwest swell creates advisory level surf for north facing shores. Surf will ease...

    MEO Hana buses to resume limited service in town Wednesday

    Maui Economic Opportunity buses in Hāna will resume limited service Wednesday, March 18. Service will be limited to Hāna town due to hazardous road conditions from the strong kona storm.

    Kuhaʻo Murray headlines free Hawaiian Music Series concert at Waiola Church

    Lahaina musician Kuhaʻo Murray will perform a free community concert at Waiola Church on March 26, continuing the 18th year of a music series that recently returned to the historic town. The Lahaina Restoration Foundation organizes the monthly Hawaiian Music Series event, which runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the church lawn at 535 […]

    Maui Food Bank coordinates airlift of 2,000 pounds of food to Hāna

    The Maui Food Bank is coordinating with the Maui Emergency Management Agency and Maui United Way to load helicopter flights to deliver 2,000 pounds of shelf-stable food to Hāna residents cut off by the recent "March Kona Low" storm system.