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Hawai‘i News State encourages residents to expedite insurance claims after severe weather

What you need to know about the kona low Sunday on Kaua‘i: Back 9 holes at Wailuā Golf Course closed
The closure is necessary for safety reasons while Kaua'i County Parks and Rec crews assess and address course conditions; storm impacts include downed tree limbs, ponding and damage to course amenities. March 15, 2026 · 08:31am
New study on Kauaʻi finds surge in road deaths for Hawaiʻi’s state bird, the nēnē
A new research initiative on Kauaʻi’s west side has uncovered a disturbing rise in vehicle-related deaths of endangered nēnē along a 5-mile stretch of Kaumualiʻi Highway.Community Vidinha Stadium is closed, reopening anticipated by fall 2026
Hawai‘i News Hirono, colleagues demand immediate release of Title X funding
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Kaua‘i News
South Maui town hit hard in kona low storm, with shoreline road becoming a river
Longtime Kīhei resident Daniel Baralt said the force of the roaring water coming down from Haleakalā “just took the cars and just played with them like toys.”
State encourages residents to expedite insurance claims after severe weather
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs urges residents to expedite insurance claims and safeguard their property by reviewing their coverage and documenting damages carefully.
What you need to know about the kona low Sunday on Kaua‘i: Back 9 holes at Wailuā Golf Course closed
The closure is necessary for safety reasons while Kaua’i County Parks and Rec crews assess and address course conditions; storm impacts include downed tree limbs, ponding and damage to course amenities.
New study on Kauaʻi finds surge in road deaths for Hawaiʻi’s state bird, the nēnē
A new research initiative on Kauaʻi’s west side has uncovered a disturbing rise in vehicle-related deaths of endangered nēnē along a 5-mile stretch of Kaumualiʻi Highway.
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Hawaii News
South Maui town hit hard in kona low storm, with shoreline road becoming a river
Longtime Kīhei resident Daniel Baralt said the force of the roaring water coming down from Haleakalā “just took the cars and just played with them like toys.”
State encourages residents to expedite insurance claims after severe weather
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs urges residents to expedite insurance claims and safeguard their property by reviewing their coverage and documenting damages carefully.
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.’
Big Island News
Water main break affects customers in Konawaena, Nāpōʻopoʻo
A water tanker is available at Kealakekua Ranch Center for community assistance.
South Maui shoreline hit hard in kona low storm: ‘It’s just total chaos.’
The flooding waters coming down from Haleakalā had so much force that longtime Kīhei resident Daniel Baralt said: "It just took the cars and just played with them like toys."
Maui News
MEO paratransit and partial Human Services operations resume Monday
Maui Economic Opportunity Maui Bus paratransit and partial Human Services operations for dialysis and essential medical appointments only on Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Maui, except for East Maui, will resume Monday, March 16.
County of Maui kona storm recap — Sunday, March 15
MEMA is working with local and state partners to assess damage from the storm. There are still multiple road closures and traffic advisories in place. This is an updated recap of storm impacts, response, and resources on Maui.
Territorial Savings offers $150,000 in scholarships for Hawaiʻi students
Territorial Savings is inviting high school seniors across Hawaiʻi to apply for the 2026 Hope Scholarship, a program providing $2,500 grants to students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, determination and financial need.


