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17 lane closures scheduled during week of March 14-20 on Kaua‘i state roadways

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

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.’

What you need to know about the kona low Friday on Kaua‘i

High surf advisory in effect for south-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau because of southerly gale force winds associated with the kona low; Kaua‘i Community College reports it will reopen and resume operations Saturday.

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.

Young Brothers barge arrives at Nāwiliwili but high winds, low visibility prohibit it from entering harbor

Port of Nāwiliwili will close today at 11:30 a.m. because of heavy weather conditions, so all cargo destined for Honolulu must be in-gated no later; barge is returning to Honolulu and a recovery sailing is planned for Sunday (March 14), ocean and weather conditions permitting.
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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.

‘Some serious tephra’ fallout produced during Kīlauea summit eruption Episode 43

Volcanic material as large as 6 inches was reported at Volcano Golf Course after being erupted from the Big Island volcano’s most recent lava fountaining episode Tuesday (March 10); fallout caused closures of a portion of Highway 11, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, swimming pools and at least one school, emergency shelter opening and new summit webcam getting ‘clobbered.’

Young Brothers barge arrives at Nāwiliwili but high winds, low visibility prohibit it from entering harbor

Port of Nāwiliwili will close today at 11:30 a.m. because of heavy weather conditions, so all cargo destined for Honolulu must be in-gated no later; barge is returning to Honolulu and a recovery sailing is planned for Sunday (March 14), ocean and weather conditions permitting.

Magnitude-4.4 quake shakes Big Island

Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported aftershocks are possible and there was no threat of tsunami following the temblor early Thursday evening (March 12) off the Kaʻū Coast in the southern portion of the Big Island.

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18 lane closures scheduled during week of March 14-20 on Big Island state roadways

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Proposed Hawai‘i County operating budget increases 1.4% to fund public safety priorities

The County Council finalizes the budget and sets the tax rates in early May, with the new fiscal year starting July 1.

What you need to know about the kona low Friday on the Big Island

The flash flood warning for Puna and Ka‘ū was again extended and is now in effect until 8 a.m. today (March 14) as heavy rainfall continues to impact both districts, falling at 1 to 2 inches per hour along the island's southeast slopes.

New Hawaiʻi Island Kingʻs Trail helps hiker traverse 300 miles of coastal pathways

Avid hiker Asa Aue became the first person to complete the 18 segments of the Hawaiʻi Island Kingʻs Trail consecutively.

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Kona storm Maui photos – Saturday, March 14

The prolonged kona storm continues to impact Maui County with downed trees, flooding, erosion and downed power lines. Here’s a look at some of the photos and videos sent in from around the island.

MEO bus service suspended today due to hazardous road conditions

Maui Economic Opportunity will be suspending transportation services today, March 14, due to hazardous road conditions caused by the strong Kona storm overnight.

How to creatively spotlight Hawaiʻi’s rarest birds? Put them on press-on nails

In an unusual creative collaboration, Hawaiʻi small businesses ʻIwi Nails and Kahua ʻĀina have partnered with Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge to showcase and fund the conservation of the state's endangered birds.

69-year-old and his dog Scooby-Doo walk around the island of Maui

Kevin Thompson and his sheepadoodle traveled more than 300 miles during their trek around the island of Maui, meeting many nice people and some mean dogs along the way.