Hawai‘i News WATCH: About 200 Hawai‘i National Guard members assisting counties during second kona…
Hawai‘i News Flooding happens: Residents encouraged to consider purchasing flood insurance
Visitor suffers apparent shoulder injury following fall on Kaua‘i trail
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon. March 22, 2026 · 11:18am
16 lane closures scheduled during week of March 21-27 on Kaua‘i state roadways
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.Kaua‘i News Water service shutdown planned this week for portions of Wailuā Homesteads
Kaua‘i News High bacteria levels discovered in waters islandwide during monthly Surfrider testing
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UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Kaua‘i County
Monthly reuse collection event scheduled in Līhu‘e
Salvation Army continues readiness to serve communities as second kona low moves across…
7 people, 1 dog rescued by Coast Guard, partners from extremely dangerous Oʻahu flash…
35-year-old Kaua‘i man killed in early morning two-vehicle traffic crash in Kōloa
Court selects finance executive to fill vacant Kamehameha Schools trustee seat
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Crews to install water line on Weke Road over the next three months
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Kaua‘i News
Visitor suffers apparent shoulder injury following fall on Kaua‘i trail
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon.
WATCH: About 200 Hawai‘i National Guard members assisting counties during second kona low
“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.
Flooding happens: Residents encouraged to consider purchasing flood insurance
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.
Water service shutdown planned this week for portions of Wailuā Homesteads
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.
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Hawaii News
WATCH: About 200 Hawai‘i National Guard members assisting counties during second kona low
“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.
Flooding happens: Residents encouraged to consider purchasing flood insurance
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.
Kona low still moving down island chain, but no reason to change your Hawaiʻi trip
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.
Salvation Army continues readiness to serve communities as second kona low moves across state
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.
7 people, 1 dog rescued by Coast Guard, partners from extremely dangerous Oʻahu flash flooding
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.
Big Island News
Understanding flood insurance coverage as stormy weather continues
The first powerful kona low that slammed into Hawaiʻi a week ago and now its sequel this week remind everyone that flooding can happen outside designated high-risk flood zones; that's why all homeowners and renters are strongly encouraged to consider purchasing and maintaining flood insurance.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Belt Road in South Kona reopens after traffic crash closed portion of roadway
Both lanes are now reopened.
WATCH: Hawai‘i National Guard deploys about 200 members to support counties during kona low 2
"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.
Maui News
Department of Transportation reminds the public: Don’t fall for scams
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is reminding people not to click on links in unsolicited text messages. 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.
MEMA evacuation Advisory for Lahaina areas due to vehicle access issues from sinkholes
Evacuation advisories were issued at 10:47 a.m. today, March 22, 2026, for Kelawea Mauka III neighborhoods above the bypass in Lahaina due to potential vehicle inaccessibility from new and worsening roadway sinkholes from kona storm 2, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency. Warnings and advisories are NOT mandatory evacuation orders.
NWS: Kahului is experiencing its wettest month ever
With 10 days left to go, Kahului is already experiencing its wettest month ever, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS Honolulu office released a chart showing the top 10 wettest months all time. So far this month, through March 21, Kahului has already seen 19.92 inches of rain.
April trolling announcement for Kahoʻolawe
Access to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve waters is highly restricted because of the continued presence of unexploded ordnance, as well as for the protection of marine resources within the Reserve. However, during two scheduled weekends each month, limited trolling is allowed in Reserve waters deeper than 30 fathoms for vessels permitted by the KIRC.
