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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.

    Community ‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through…

    Community Community invited to presentations about healthy aging programs

    2 more candidates join Kauaʻi mayoral race to replace term-limited Derek Kawakami

    In the 2026 Kauaʻi mayoral race, political newcomers Laura Lindsey and Mesego-William Denis are shaking up the field that already has three County Council members. March 25, 2026 · 05:00am
    The entrance to Kaua‘i Community College along Kaumualiʻi Highway in Puhi. Taken Jan. 25, 2024. Photo Credit: Scott Yunker/Kaua‘i Now

    Kauaʻi Community College to host career fair for first time in 10 years

    Kauaʻi Community College is hosting a campus-wide career fair on Thursday, April 2, offering students, alumni and the general public an opportunity to connect with over 30 key employers.

    Hawai‘i News Communities hard hit by kona low continue receiving support from Hawai‘i National…

    Community Conditions continue to improve; tourism officials report most visitor services…

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    ‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through Easter basket tradition

    Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.

    Community invited to presentations about healthy aging programs

    Kaua‘i County Agency on Elderly Affairs healthy aging programs are designed to support kūpuna with staying active, connected and well; presentation attendees will learn about several evidence-based and community-centered programs.

    Communities hard hit by kona low continue receiving support from Hawai‘i National Guard

    The Guard continues working with each of the state’s counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.

    Conditions continue to improve; tourism officials report most visitor services operating

    Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.

    2 more candidates join Kauaʻi mayoral race to replace term-limited Derek Kawakami

    In the 2026 Kauaʻi mayoral race, political newcomers Laura Lindsey and Mesego-William Denis are shaking up the field that already has three County Council members.

    Kauaʻi Community College to host career fair for first time in 10 years

    Kauaʻi Community College is hosting a campus-wide career fair on Thursday, April 2, offering students, alumni and the general public an opportunity to connect with over 30 key employers.
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    Hawaii News Chevron Forward

    ‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through Easter basket tradition

    Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.

    Communities hard hit by kona low continue receiving support from Hawai‘i National Guard

    The Guard continues working with each of the state’s counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.

    Conditions continue to improve; tourism officials report most visitor services operating

    Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.

    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 .

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    Hawai‘i National Guard continues support for communities hit hard by kona low

    The Guard continues working with each of the state's counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.

    South Kona school closures extended following damaging storm

    The schools were damaged during the Kona low storm that occurred on March 14, when properties in Ka‘ū and South Kona were flooded and damaged.

    Present, future caregivers can register for free workshop in Keaʻau this weekend

    Several speakers are scheduled to give invaluable tips on brain aging and caregiving resources in Hawaiʻi County at Keaʻau Community Center this Saturday.

    Water use restriction remains in place for South Kohala customers as work on well continues

    Customers are required to continue to reduce water use by 25%, and irrigation customers are also required to reduce water use by at least 25%.

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    Mayor Bissen proposes $1.616 billion budget for fiscal 2027

    Mayor Richard Bissen presented a $1.616 billion proposed fiscal 2027 budget to the Maui County Council on Wednesday morning, prioritizing affordable housing, Lahaina wildfire recovery and water system improvements.

    Hawaiian Council reaches $100,000 goal for Kākoʻo Oʻahu in 48 hours: match expands to $200,000

    The initial $100,000 raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling its impact for relief and recovery efforts. With the support of corporate partners, the Hawaiian Council has secured additional matching funds, allowing the campaign to expand to match up to $200,000 in donations, further expanding the resources available for relief and recovery efforts.

    Council’s evening budget meetings kick off next week

    Eight evening meetings will be held throughout Maui County next month to ensure residents have a voice in the council’s budget session. The first meeting takes place on April 1 at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center.

    Maui workshop trains tradespeople in historic wooden window restoration techniques

    Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with the University of Hawai‘i Maui College and industry collaborators, invites carpenters, construction professionals, apprentices, and tradespeople to apply for the Maui Preservation Trades Training: Wooden Window Workshop, a two-day, hands-on training taking place April 16–17, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.