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Wilcox Medical Center to temporarily change same-day surgery entrance, check-in

Starting March 30, the Same-Day Surgery entrance at Wilcox Medical Center will be temporarily closed, rerouting check-in to Conference Room A off the main lobby, until April 26.

Presidential disaster declaration requested for damage from 2 Kona low storms across Hawaiʻi

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

Construction near Po‘ipū Road intersection ongoing

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.

Two-vehicle crash last Friday results in one fatality

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.

New condo tower leads to hundreds of existing homes becoming available, UHERO study says

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.

Kauaʻi County offices closed Thursday in observance of Prince Kūhiō Day

While most Kauaʻi County offices will be closed on the state holiday, residential refuse pick-up and Kauaʻi bus service will maintain regular service.
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Kalalau Trail open again today after state crew discovers less damage than anticipated
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Hawaiʻi’ congressional delegation support Green’s request for disaster declaration

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

Backlog of civil rights cases in public schools ignites concern from U.S. senators

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

Presidential disaster declaration requested for damage from 2 Kona low storms across Hawaiʻi

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

Military officials, community members share perspectives on military land use in Hawaiʻi

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

Applications open for agricultural businesses impacted by recent Kona low storm systems

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

University of Hawaiʻi to begin fundraising for ʻohana impacted by historic flooding

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,

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UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Big Island

Forecasters with National Weather Service forecast office in Honolulu report flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat to Hawaiʻi County; only advisory still in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, is small craft advisory for all islands.

Kawamoto Pool closed after lightning storm damages pool pump

Repairs are anticipated to take at least two weeks; meanwhile, scheduled programs have been relocated to NAS Swimming Pool.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 25, 2026

Lingering moisture, combined with a departing upper trough, will support periods of locally heavy showers and storms through tonight over the Big...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 25, 2026

Lingering moisture, combined with a departing upper trough, will support periods of locally heavy showers and storms through tonight over the Big...

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Maui Surf Forecast for March 25, 2026

A fading north-northwest swell will be overlapped by a reinforcing pulse of short to medium period north-northeast swell which will peak tonight and then...

Final update: Hawaiian Electric works to restore power to 1,420 customers on Oʻahu, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island

Hawaiian Electric completed most of its power restoration work as the state continues recovery efforts in the aftermath of the back-to-back Kona low storm systems. Fewer than 1% of the company’s approximately 474,240 total customers remain without power.

Update: HIDOE schools reopening on Maui and Molokaʻi; closures continue on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island

The Hawaiʻi Department of Education reports that school will reopen on Wednesday on Maui and Molokaʻi; but storm impacted school closures continue at select campuses on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island.

Hawaiian Electric warns of scams targeting businesses on Oʻahu, Maui, including a prominent hotel in Waikīkī

Hawaiian Electric is alerting customers to a string of scams mostly targeting businesses on Oʻahu and Maui that are likely connected, including an incident last week involving a man who approached the front desk of a Waikīkī hotel and warned that power would be shut off within an hour if payment was not made by calling “Hawaiian Electric.”