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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.

Kauaʻi middle schoolers tour Pacific Missile Range Facility to learn about available careers

Waimea Canyon Middle School students experienced a behind the scenes view of careers at the military facility and gained insight into the skills and education needed for these professions. 

Vidinha Stadium is closed, reopening anticipated by fall 2026

The County of Kauaʻi is allowing the Kauaʻi Interscholastic Federation to gain limited access to the track for scheduled events, but no spectators are allowed.
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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.’

Nailed it: Unusual partnership nests together for creative spotlight on Hawaiʻi’s rarest birds

In an unusual creative collaboration, ʻIwi Nails and Kahua ʻĀina partnered with Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge to spotlight and fund the conservation of Hawaiʻi’s endangered birds.

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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.

South Maui shoreline hit hard in kona low storm: ‘It’s just total chaos.’

The flooding waters coming down from Haleakalā had so much force that longtime Kīhei resident Daniel Baralt said: "It just took the cars and just played with them like toys."

Residents urged to file insurance claims after severe weather

Access step-by-step guidance on the Hawaiʻi Insurance Division's website to streamline the claims process and ensure you're well-prepared for future disasters.

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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 […]

MEO paratransit and partial Human Services operations resume Monday

Maui Economic Opportunity Maui Bus paratransit and partial Human Services operations for dialysis and essential medical appointments only on Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Maui, except for East Maui, will resume Monday, March 16.

County of Maui kona storm recap — Sunday, March 15

MEMA is working with local and state partners to assess damage from the storm. There are still multiple road closures and traffic advisories in place. This is an updated recap of storm impacts, response, and resources on Maui.