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Hawai‘i News State encourages residents to expedite insurance claims after severe weather

What you need to know about the kona low Sunday on Kaua‘i: Back 9 holes at Wailuā Golf Course closed
The closure is necessary for safety reasons while Kaua'i County Parks and Rec crews assess and address course conditions; storm impacts include downed tree limbs, ponding and damage to course amenities. March 15, 2026 · 08:31am
New study on Kauaʻi finds surge in road deaths for Hawaiʻi’s state bird, the nēnē
A new research initiative on Kauaʻi’s west side has uncovered a disturbing rise in vehicle-related deaths of endangered nēnē along a 5-mile stretch of Kaumualiʻi Highway.Community Vidinha Stadium is closed, reopening anticipated by fall 2026
Hawai‘i News Hirono, colleagues demand immediate release of Title X funding
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Kaua‘i News
What you need to know about the kona low Sunday on Kaua‘i: Last weather-related advisory has been canceled
The wind advisory for Kauaʻi has been canceled.
South Maui town hit hard in kona low storm, with shoreline road becoming a river
Longtime Kīhei resident Daniel Baralt said the force of the roaring water coming down from Haleakalā “just took the cars and just played with them like toys.”
State encourages residents to expedite insurance claims after severe weather
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs urges residents to expedite insurance claims and safeguard their property by reviewing their coverage and documenting damages carefully.
New study on Kauaʻi finds surge in road deaths for Hawaiʻi’s state bird, the nēnē
A new research initiative on Kauaʻi’s west side has uncovered a disturbing rise in vehicle-related deaths of endangered nēnē along a 5-mile stretch of Kaumualiʻi Highway.
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Hawaii News
South Maui town hit hard in kona low storm, with shoreline road becoming a river
Longtime Kīhei resident Daniel Baralt said the force of the roaring water coming down from Haleakalā “just took the cars and just played with them like toys.”
State encourages residents to expedite insurance claims after severe weather
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs urges residents to expedite insurance claims and safeguard their property by reviewing their coverage and documenting damages carefully.
Hirono, colleagues demand immediate release of Title X funding
“Any gap in Title X funding could result in over 2 million patients losing access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes and increase sexually transmitted infections,” says a letter signed by Hawai’i U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, plus 34 of their Senate colleagues to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Healing Horses Kauaʻi to host Spring Horsemanship & Riding Camp for youth
Healing Horses Kauaʻi invites children to gallop into self-discovery at its 2026 Spring Horsemanship and Riding Camps.
Several measures aimed at criminal justice reform advance to Hawaiʻi Senate after House approval
State lawmakers say the 7 measures will modernize state’s criminal justice system; Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen expressed disappointment about three of them, however, saying they ‘will only further diminish the public’s trust.’
Big Island News
What you need to know about the kona low Sunday on Big Island: County of Hawaiʻi facilities to reopen tomorrow, 14,500 are without power
Widespread damage is hampering response efforts by Hawaiian Electric, and customers who are currently without electricity should plan for prolonged outages into the overnight hours.
Water main break affects customers in Konawaena, Nāpōʻopoʻo
A water tanker is available at Kealakekua Ranch Center for community assistance.
Maui News
Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Upcountry shelters closing as kona storm threat lessens
Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi and Upcountry emergency shelters are closing at 7 p.m. today, March 15, 2026, with the National Weather Service forecasting diminishing effects to Maui County from a kona storm that has impacted the state since last week.
Lahaina artist hosts abstract painting and wearable design class
Maui artist Ali will host an abstract “Paint + Sip” art class on March 22 at King’s Tide Lahaina, offering participants a chance to turn their original paintings into custom wearable clutches. The event runs from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the gallery located at 219 Kupuohi St., Unit 101. Attendees will work in a […]


