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14 lane closures scheduled during week of March 21-27 on Kaua‘i state roadways

NOTE: In observance of Good Friday, April 3, there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted; lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice.

Scrap metal bin relocated at Kekaha Landfill; county reminds residents about recycling rules

The bin was moved to an area near the refuse drop-off location; relocation allows staff to better monitor materials being placed in the bin, as some recent drop-offs have contained prohibited items.

Ka‘aina Hull selected for 2026 National Wildfire Mitigation Award

Hull was recognized for his work in creating and implementing a program to reduce wildfire risk on the Garden Isle.

2 victims identified in Kauaʻi helicopter were visitors from Massachusetts; pilot’s status not known

The two people who survived the crash remain at Wilcox Medical Center in Līhue with undisclosed injuries.

County officials give update on Kona low impacts, deployment of personnel to Maui

Since Kauaʻi was left relatively unscathed after the Kona low storms and is assisting Maui’s recovery efforts.

Kaua‘i District Health Office to host open house for National Public Health Week

The county district health office is inviting the public to learn about public health services, programs and job opportunities on April 10.
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UPDATE: 3 dead, 2 injured in Kalalau Beach helicopter crash, Kaua‘i police say
Kalalau Trail open again today after state crew discovers less damage than anticipated
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Residents unable to return home following Kona low qualify for temporary housing

Temporary housing options are available for residents whose homes were left uninhabitable following the recent Kona low storm systems.

County officials give update on Kona low impacts, deployment of personnel to Maui

Since Kauaʻi was left relatively unscathed after the Kona low storms and is assisting Maui’s recovery efforts.

Volcano Watch: Taking Big Island volcano Kīlauea’s temperature

Geochemical analysis of erupted tephra samples during the past decade help scientists understand the temperature of Kīlauea’s shallow magma system under the summit — and things have been “heating up!”

Astronomers put new spin on how planets form through largest survey of exoplanets using Big Island observatory

‘Spin is a fossil record of how a planet formed,’ said study lead author and researcher at Northwestern University Dino Chih-Chun Hsu in an announcement about the discovery. ‘By measuring how quickly these worlds rotate, we can start to piece together the physical processes that shaped them tens to hundreds of millions of years ago.’

Gov. Josh Green to choose two candidates for open Honolulu seats on UH Board of Regents

Two seats representing Honolulu County, one seat representing Hawaiʻi County and one seat representing Maui County are open on the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.

Step forward for affordable housing: PAL Hawai‘i encourages community to walk with it in 2026 Kaua‘i Charity Walk

It’s a fun, family-friendly morning — and every dollar PAL raises goes directly back to the nonprofit affordable housing provider; even better: the more community members who participate will literally multiply the nonprofit’s impact.

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For first time, League of Women Voters of Hawaiʻi County co-sponsors No Dictators Protest in Hilo

East Hawaiʻi Indivisible and League of Women Voters invite people to attend this peaceful protest — one of more than 3,000 throughout the nation — to stand for the rule of law, against the Iran war and for dignity of all people; other protests also planned in Kailua-Kona, Nāʻālehu, Waikōloa and Waimea.

Kohala High students shine on national, state level with Future Farmers of America

The club is led by natural resources teacher Dean Snelling, a Kohala High alumnus, and the FFA club has 27 students and is one of the largest chapters in the state.

UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Pauoa Bay to Honokōhau Harbor

Brown waters were caused by recent storms and heavy rain.; several brown water advisories were issued for shorelines from Pololū Valley in North Kohala to Kalae Point (South Point) in Kaʻū.

Hilo theater seeks local talent for production of ‘Frozen: The Musical’

The Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre is calling all performers in Hawaiʻi, ages 8 to 80, to audition for "Frozen: The Musical" at the Hilo Palace Theatre.

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Island Energy Services challenges Hawaiʻi customers to help raise $100,000 for American Red Cross disaster relief

Island Energy Services has increased its American Red Cross fundraising match from $20,000 to $50,000, with a goal of raising a combined $100,000 for disaster relief efforts across Hawaiʻi.

Maui Weather Forecast for March 28, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy north-northeast to northeast trade winds will strengthen this afternoon and evening and become gusty over leeward areas. A weakening...

County’s Office of Recovery evolves to lead recovery efforts from recent storms

Established by Mayor Richard Bissen in the wake of the 2023 Maui wildfires, the County of Maui Office of Recovery is taking on the County’s long-term recovery efforts from subsequent emergencies and natural disasters, such as the recent kona storms.

Maui Surf Forecast for March 28, 2026

Another small medium-period northwest swell began filling in earlier today, and combined with the fading small short-period northeast wind swell, will...