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Friday severe weather updates for Kauaʻi: Flash flood watch in effect until 6 p.m.

Kūhiō Highway, near Hanalei Bridge, and Hanalei Elementary School are both closed due to flooding conditions.

Kaua‘i soloist places in Miss Aloha Hula competition during annual Merrie Monarch Festival

The hula competition in Hilo continues on Friday with group performances by 19 hālau with kahiko. The competition will culminate on Saturday with ‘auana performances.

UPDATE: Flood warning extended until early Friday as heavy rainfall continues to soak Kauaʻi

National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that additional heavy showers moving through could result in sharp rises in streams and new or worsening flooding.

Kauaʻi under flash flood, brown water advisory following heavy rainfall

Amid heavy rains, Kauaʻi residents are urged to exercise caution as the National Weather Service issues a flash flood warning, along with a brown water advisory for streams and beaches.

Kauaʻi County Council approves Santos for environmental seat on Planning Commission

Mayor Derek Kawakami had nominated Kūleialoha Santos, vice president and owner of Unlimited Construction Services, to fill the vacant seat on the Planning Commission.

Another travel-related dengue virus case reported on Kaua‘i

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has deployed teams to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area.
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Kaua‘i soloist places in Miss Aloha Hula competition during annual Merrie Monarch Festival

The hula competition in Hilo continues on Friday with group performances by 19 hālau with kahiko. The competition will culminate on Saturday with ‘auana performances.

Kauaʻi County Council approves Santos for environmental seat on Planning Commission

Mayor Derek Kawakami had nominated Kūleialoha Santos, vice president and owner of Unlimited Construction Services, to fill the vacant seat on the Planning Commission.

Community members encouraged to come together on UH Giving Day in support of students, programs

Gifts of any size given Wednesday, Dec. 8, directly remove financial barriers for students, expand hands-on learning and advance research addressing Hawaiʻi’s most pressing needs, from health care and education to environmental stewardship.

‘It will not take much rain to induce flash flooding’: Heavy rainfall, stormy conditions to continue rest of week

Stormy conditions will continue through the rest of the week, with a major risk of even more heavy rainfall Wednesday through Friday for the entire state, bringing with it a strong potential for additional flooding.

Kaua‘i County officials warn about possible inclement weather persisting into next week

Periods of heavy rain are possible, particularly as a moisture band lingers near the island, and conditions are expected to become more organized and impactful Wednesday through Friday, April 8-10.

New study reveals benefit of bacterial protein on bobtail squid health

The bacterial protein SypC from Vibrio fischeri provides both bioluminescent camouflage and crucial organ development for the Hawaiian bobtail squid.

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Big Island Friday weather updates: Flood watch, wind advisory, winter weather advisory

Low pressure northwest of the islands will draw deep tropical moisture northward across the state, bringing the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding.

Officer Barto awarded the Hāweo Award for investigative work and public safety action

Officer Christopher Barto of South Hilo has been lauded for his commendable efforts in defusing a serious threat on Hawaiʻi Island, earning him the prestigious Hāweo Award.

Maui dancer captures title of Miss Aloha Hula at 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival

Faith Lynn Kealohapauʻole Paredes of Wailuku, Maui, beat out 12 other dancers for Miss Aloha Hula and she also won the Hawaiian Language Award.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 10, 2026

An active weather pattern will persist through Friday as low pressure strengthens northwest of the state. Deep tropical moisture being drawn northward into the...

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Council committee reviews budgets for Departments of Water Supply, Management

With another storm system bearing down on the Hawaiian Islands, the Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee focused its fiscal year 2027 review Wednesday on addressing emergency resilience and the future of the island’s water infrastructure.

Maui’s own Faith Kealohapauʻole Paredes wins title of Miss Aloha Hula 2026

Faith Kealohapauʻole Paredes was named Miss Aloha Hula 2026 at the 63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday night at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.

Maui Surf Forecast for April 10, 2026

The current south swell that peaked yesterday will slowly decline through the rest of the week. Meanwhile, strong to gale force southerly winds that are...

Molokaʻi schools added to April 10 closures; Oʻahu schools, Hanalei Elementary also affected

All HIDOE public schools on Molokaʻi will be closed Friday, April 10, due to expected severe weather conditions.