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Hawai‘i News Flooding happens: Residents encouraged to consider purchasing flood insurance

High bacteria levels discovered in waters islandwide during monthly Surfrider testing
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. March 21, 2026 · 06:13pm
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
Community Monthly reuse collection event scheduled in Līhu‘e
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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

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

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Kaua‘i 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.
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.
UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
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.
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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
Traffic crash closes portion of Hawai‘i Belt Road in South Kona
Both lanes are closed between Captain Cook Village Road and Aoni Way for the next several hours.
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
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.
HECO 9 a.m. update: Power restoration continues on Oʻahu’s North Shore; pocket outages in Hāna, Maui
Hawaiian Electric crews continue to assess circuits that were proactively turned off Friday due to catastrophic flooding in the North Shore area of Oʻahu. On Maui, about 100 customers are without power. Two crews are working in Hāna to address storm-related pocket outages.
Relief effort launched to support farmers impacted by kona low storms
In response to the devastating impacts of recent kona low storms across the state, 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 severe weather, flooding and prolonged heavy rains.
April 5: Easter Sunday Brunch at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua's Easter Sunday Brunch takes place on April 5, 2026. The resort invites guests and the local community to the Ulana Terrace to celebrate with an inspired ocean-view brunch experience featuring elevated cuisine, chef stations, and festive activities for all ages.


