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The disaster declaration would unlock crucial federal aid that is vital l for the state’s battered infrastructure and communities.

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono criticizes Dpeartment of Education and its efforts to realign the Office for Civil Rights’ ability to protect students.

The two storms, which began on March 10 and March 19, brought catastrophic flooding, landslides, infrastructure damage and emergency evacuations across multiple Hawaiian islands .

As military land leases near expiration, 150 participants discussed the impacts the military has had on the environment and culture.

Kaua‘i County says construction crews are doing what they can to finish the work as efficiently as possible while minimizing impacts to the community.

Farmers and ranchers can apply for an emergency grant to address immediate needs resulting from the storm beginning today until Friday, March 27.

Brandon Nakaahiki, 35, sustained fatal injuries in a crash while driving with a front-seat passenger, who suffered serious injuries and was transported to Oʻahu for further treatment.

University of Hawaiʻi Foundation is seeking community support to aid students, faculty, and staff devastated by the worst flooding Hawaiʻi has seen in 20 years,

The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s study examined a concept known as housing filtering, a process in which new construction sets off a chain of moves that frees up existing homes across the market.

While most Kauaʻi County offices will be closed on the state holiday, residential refuse pick-up and Kauaʻi bus service will maintain regular service.

Crews are expected to be striping a portion of Papalina Road in Kalāheo from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until April 3.

Approximately 280,000 gallons were released during peak flows from 10 a.m. on March 17, 2026, through March 22.

The Hawaiʻi State Energy Office has admitted to critical errors in its study that shifts the projected savings for Hawaiʻi consumers of importing liquefied natural gas into significant losses for consumers.

The Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation and the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau Federation have launched a coordinated relief effort to support farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers affected by the severe weather, flooding and prolonged heavy rains.

Several scam text messages have been making the rounds claiming to be from the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, or the “Department of Motor Vehicles” regarding unpaid traffic violations and subsequent holds on driver’s licensing.

The state offices and operations statewide will reopen following the severe weather brought by the recent Kona low storm system.

A man visiting from California was rescued off the Kalalau Trail after suffering an apparent shoulder injury.

“The collaboration between the governor and all four county mayors allowed the state of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense to improve our ability to respond to this unprecedented kona low storm,” Hawaiʻi Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan on Saturday, March 21.

Flood insurance is separate from homeowners insurance and generally not required unless a property is in a designated high-risk flood zone; standard flood coverage normally helps cover physical damage caused by rising water, such as damage to a home’s structure and certain essential contents.

Kaua‘i County Department of Water crews are expected to install a pressure release valve beginning 9:30 a.m. March 24, weather permitting; a water buffalo providing drinking water will be available for affected customers.