High bacteria levels discovered in waters islandwide during monthly Surfrider testing

Both lanes are closed between Captain Cook Village Road and Aoni Way for the next several hours.

"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.

Andrew Tepper is revitalizing a lychee orchard on his new property, and is seeking a permit to hold his controversial "Falls on Fire" festival on previously purchased ag land in Pāpaʻikou.

The rain is mostly over Maui County this morning, with the storm expected to slide southeast toward Hawai‘i Island later today.

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.

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.

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.

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.