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UPDATE: Flood advisory extended again as flooding continues because of excessive rainfall

Radar indicated at 12:51 a.m. today that periods of moderate to heavy rain continue to fall at a rate of 1/2 an inch to 1 1/2 inches per hour over the island.

State Land Department divisions urge caution outside, on water because of severe weather

Outdoor recreation — including camping, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, etc. — and boating or other water activities during inclement weather put not only yourself but first responders at greater risk in an emergency.

UPDATE: Phone service restored at Kaua‘i County Department of Water

The department issued a notice just before 2 p.m. Tuesday (March 10) saying phone lines and voicemails were down; it reported at about 4:30 p.m. that service was restored.

UPDATE: Kīlauea episodic summit eruption again paused after 9 hours of Episode 43 lava fountaining

All eruptive activity was confined to Halemaʻumaʻu within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to closely monitor Kīlauea and will issue additional notices as needed based on activity.

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. delays layoffs while land lease negotiations continue

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. said it remains operational and open to the public while it continues to negotiate a new land lease to replace the one that is set to expire on March 28.

Kupu seeks stewards to educate and maintain trails in conservation areas

Kupu, a conservation and sustainability nonprofit, is accepting applications for stewards, who educate visitors and maintain trails for natural, cultural areas.
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State Land Department divisions urge caution outside, on water because of severe weather

Outdoor recreation — including camping, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, etc. — and boating or other water activities during inclement weather put not only yourself but first responders at greater risk in an emergency.

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. delays layoffs while land lease negotiations continue

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. said it remains operational and open to the public while it continues to negotiate a new land lease to replace the one that is set to expire on March 28.

Kupu seeks stewards to educate and maintain trails in conservation areas

Kupu, a conservation and sustainability nonprofit, is accepting applications for stewards, who educate visitors and maintain trails for natural, cultural areas.

Data in Hawai‘i shows drop in number of fatal traffic crashes so far in 2026

This decline comes after the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation launched its statewide 2026 Safe Roads Challenge in January, which turns traffic safety into a game with a free safe driving app.

Expected storm to Hawaiian Islands prompts Gov. Green to issue emergency proclamation

The storm is expected to affect Kauaʻi and Oʻahu first, with conditions expanding across the rest of the state through the weekend.

Hollywood returns to Hawaiʻi with multiple productions filming here in 2026

Hawaiʻi’s film and television industry is having a big year in 2026, with three major productions being filmed in the Aloha State.

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Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense, partners to open tephra information center in Volcano

Residents can visit the tephra information center to learn how to clean tephra from their homes, protect water catchment tanks and make requests for assistance.

UPDATE: Police report endangered runaway 12-year-old girl was located

Mulaun Porter was previously reported March 10 as missing. She was found late Tuesday night (March 10) in good health.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 11, 2026

A powerful and slow-moving kona low northwest of the islands will bring a prolonged period of hazardous weather to the state through the upcoming weekend. Bands...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for March 11, 2026

A series of small, medium- to long-period west-northwest swells will bring small surf to north and west facing shores through the rest of the week. The...

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Severe weather forecast prompts closure of all camping areas on Maui, Molokaʻi and Oʻahu

Due to the powerful approaching storms, all camping areas on Maui, Molokaʻi and Oʻahu are closed until further notice. The closure went into effect at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Maui Surf Forecast for March 11, 2026

A series of small, medium- to long-period west-northwest swells will bring small surf to north and west facing shores through the rest of the week. The...

Hirono reintroduces resolution to honor abortion providers

US Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi and more than 30 colleagues introduced a bicameral resolution Tuesday to designate March 10, 2026, as Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, citing the need to protect healthcare workers facing rising threats.

State health officials confirm third 2026 dengue case on Oʻahu

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, marking the state’s third confirmed infection of the year involving an individual who recently visited an affected region. Department teams deployed to the area to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures. Officials said the virus is not established in […]