High bacteria levels discovered in waters islandwide during monthly Surfrider testing

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.

The advisory was previously set to expire at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 22; however, surf along the northern shorelines of both islands has fallen below advisory thresholds and continues to decline.

The islands remain safe and welcoming, and weather conditions are expected to improve early next week after two kona lows in a week; Kauaʻi and Oʻahu already are seeing improving conditions.

NOTE: In observance of Prince Kuhio Day on March 26 there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted; Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

Volunteers this month — testing waters after heavy rains — found 20 sites of the 27 total they tested with enterococcus levels exceeding the state recreational water quality standard of 35 colony-forming units per 100 milliliters.

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.

The islands remain safe and welcoming, and weather conditions are expected to improve early next week after two kona lows in a week; Kauaʻi and Oʻahu already are seeing improving conditions.

Nonprofit’s emergency disaster services positioned to respond to evolving needs as storm moves through; donations requested to help fund statewide support for vital relief efforts and supplies.

Five people and the furry friend were extricated Friday morning from a rooftop in the Waialua area; the other two people — who wrote ‘SOS’ in the sand — were stranded near Yokohama Bay because the road washed out. Everyone and the dog were taken to safety at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Oʻahu.

Aloha United Way awarded funds to 45 organizations with programs that address food security, housing stability, workforce development and other essential needs.

The deadline extends households within specific areas of the state impacted by prolonged power outages associated with the kona low weather event from March 13 to March 15