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Vidinha Stadium is closed, reopening anticipated by fall 2026

The County of Kauaʻi is allowing the Kauaʻi Interscholastic Federation to gain limited access to the track for scheduled events, but no spectators are allowed.

Hirono, colleagues demand immediate release of Title X funding

“Any gap in Title X funding could result in over 2 million patients losing access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes and increase sexually transmitted infections,” says a letter signed by Hawai’i U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, plus 34 of their Senate colleagues to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

17 lane closures scheduled during week of March 14-20 on Kaua‘i state roadways

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Healing Horses Kauaʻi to host Spring Horsemanship & Riding Camp for youth

Healing Horses Kauaʻi invites children to gallop into self-discovery at its 2026 Spring Horsemanship and Riding Camps.

Several measures aimed at criminal justice reform advance to Hawaiʻi Senate after House approval

State lawmakers say the 7 measures will modernize state’s criminal justice system; Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen expressed disappointment about three of them, however, saying they ‘will only further diminish the public’s trust.’

What you need to know about the kona low Friday on Kaua‘i

High surf advisory in effect for south-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau because of southerly gale force winds associated with the kona low; Kaua‘i Community College reports it will reopen and resume operations Saturday.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
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Hirono, colleagues demand immediate release of Title X funding

“Any gap in Title X funding could result in over 2 million patients losing access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes and increase sexually transmitted infections,” says a letter signed by Hawai’i U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, plus 34 of their Senate colleagues to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Healing Horses Kauaʻi to host Spring Horsemanship & Riding Camp for youth

Healing Horses Kauaʻi invites children to gallop into self-discovery at its 2026 Spring Horsemanship and Riding Camps.

Several measures aimed at criminal justice reform advance to Hawaiʻi Senate after House approval

State lawmakers say the 7 measures will modernize state’s criminal justice system; Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen expressed disappointment about three of them, however, saying they ‘will only further diminish the public’s trust.’

Nailed it: Unusual partnership nests together for creative spotlight on Hawaiʻi’s rarest birds

In an unusual creative collaboration, ʻIwi Nails and Kahua ʻĀina partnered with Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge to spotlight and fund the conservation of Hawaiʻi’s endangered birds.

‘Some serious tephra’ fallout produced during Kīlauea summit eruption Episode 43

Volcanic material as large as 6 inches was reported at Volcano Golf Course after being erupted from the Big Island volcano’s most recent lava fountaining episode Tuesday (March 10); fallout caused closures of a portion of Highway 11, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, swimming pools and at least one school, emergency shelter opening and new summit webcam getting ‘clobbered.’

Young Brothers barge arrives at Nāwiliwili but high winds, low visibility prohibit it from entering harbor

Port of Nāwiliwili will close today at 11:30 a.m. because of heavy weather conditions, so all cargo destined for Honolulu must be in-gated no later; barge is returning to Honolulu and a recovery sailing is planned for Sunday (March 14), ocean and weather conditions permitting.

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Letter signed by Hirono, Schatz and 34 of their U.S. Senate colleagues demands immediate release of Title X funding

“Any gap in Title X funding could result in over 2 million patients losing access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes and increase sexually transmitted infections,” says a letter signed by Hawai'i U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, plus 34 of their Senate colleagues to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

What you need to know about the kona low Saturday on the Big Island: Flash flood warning extended again for Puna, Ka‘ū

National Weather Service forecasters pushed the warning back to 2 p.m. today (March 14) as heavy rainfall continues to soak the two districts; Hawai‘i County also asking water customers in North and South Kona, North Kohala, Pāhoa and Mountain View to restrict water use to essential needs only because of threat of extended power outages.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 14, 2026

A powerful kona storm will remain anchored northwest of the state producing periods of hazardous weather impacts across the Hawaiian Islands through the...

House advances state bill banning commercial aquarium fishing in Hawaiʻi County waters

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources said there already are measures in place to limit the harvesting of aquatic fish following a 2017 Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruling.

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County Department of Water Supply advises residents to conserve water during ongoing kona storm

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply advises all residents and visitors to conserve water during the prolonged kona storm due to safety concerns related to potential power and electronic system disruptions. Non-essential water use should be limited until conditions improve.

Hawaiian Airlines transitions to self-service bag tag stations

Starting this month, self-service bag tag stations will help streamline the travel experience by cutting down lobby wait times and congestion.

Kona storm Maui photos – Saturday, March 14

The prolonged kona storm continues to impact Maui County with downed trees, flooding, erosion and downed power lines. Here’s a look at some of the photos and videos sent in from around the island.

MEO bus service suspended today due to hazardous road conditions

Maui Economic Opportunity will be suspending transportation services today, March 14, due to hazardous road conditions caused by the strong Kona storm overnight.