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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.

Forecasters issue flood watch until Saturday for all of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

As a powerful kona storm develops northwest of the state, Kauaʻi and Niʻihau may experience flash flooding beginning today.

Kauaʻi students showcase talent in 24-hour short film competition

Student filmmakers were celebrated during an awards ceremony for short films they created in 24 hours as part of the first-ever Kauaʻi Student Film Challenge.

Wildfire preparedness meetings for Kaumakani tenants set for this month

Two wildfire preparedness meetings in Kaumakani will discuss evacuation strategies, risk reduction and much more on March 30 and 31,

Update: State of Kauaʻi County address to be available online Wednesday, in-person event canceled

Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami’s eighth and final 2026 State of the County Address will be recorded and released online via video on Wednesday afternoon.

Rudy Tai formally sworn in as Kaua‘i Police chief

A public swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for March 30, at 11:30 a.m. at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall in Līhu‘e.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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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.

Outrigger canoe paddling provides lifelong health and culture, UH study says

The study found paddling connects people to their health, ancestors, environment and sense of purpose.

Making waves: Big Island 18-year-old strives to compete at highest level of competitive sailing

Gavin Vasilescu, 18, is preparing for crucial competitions this month in Southern California, where he hopes to excel at the national level and inspire more Hawaiʻi sailors to compete nationally.

Helmsley Charitable Trust grant funds CPR equipment for Hawai‘i Pacific Health facilities

Officially known as the Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System, or LUCAS, the devices provide consistent and uninterrupted chest compressions even in challenging circumstances, such as during a patient’s transport to a medical center or when CPR is needed for an extended period.

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Traffic fatalities down by half in Hawai‘i for 2026 compared to last year

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.

Flash flooding from kona storm may impact Big Island beginning Wednesday

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the Big Island from Wednesday evening to Saturday afternoon as a storm moves from the northwest.

Two first responders awarded for dedication to public safety, outstanding leadership

Officer Dallas Arce and Battalion Chief Kaʻāina Keawe were celebrated as the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi's Officer and Firefighter of the Year for 2025.

Kanu o Ka ʻĀina awarded funds for research in new Native Hawaiian charter school system

Funds from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs will be used for a conference that brings educators together to talk about best practices in place-based and project-based learning rooted in ʻike Hawaiʻi.

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Case opposes ‘onerous’ information requirements for Visas to visit the US

US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security with funding and oversight jurisdiction over the Department of Homeland Security, is opposing a proposed DHS rule which would impose what he called "onerous additional data collection requirements" on residents of various countries including our allies and partners applying for visas to travel to the United States.

Maui Public Art Corps announces 2026 call for artists and design teams

Maui Public Art Corps, in partnership with the County of Maui and cultural consultant Sissy Lake-Farm, has officially announced two major request for qualifications for 2026: the annual Hui Mo‘olelo Artist Commission Call and a new $1.5 million initiative, “Echoes of the Land: A Call for Narrative Playscapes.”

Maui Weather Forecast for March 10, 2026

A powerful kona storm will impact the Hawaiian islands this week through the weekend, bringing numerous hazards statewide. A combination of considerable...

2026 traffic deaths serve as a reminder to exercise vigilance, safety on Hawaiʻi’s roads

Preliminary data shows that speed contributed to nearly half of the 16 fatal crashes, impairment is suspected in several cases — and two lives could possibly have been saved by use of a seatbelt or helmet. With six pedestrians, one motorcycle rider and one ATV rider among the victims, HDOT is stressing continued vigilance and safer choices.