Hawai‘i News Aloha United Way distributes more than 760K to community organizations
Kaua‘i News 35-year-old Kaua‘i man killed in early morning two-vehicle traffic crash in Kōloa
Kauaʻi community mourns loss of Hollywood icon and part-time resident Chuck Norris
Martial arts, TV and movie icon Chuck Norris’s sudden passing on Kauaʻi has left the close-knit North Shore community and fans around the world in mourning. March 21, 2026 · 05:00am
High surf advisory in effect for northern shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A northly swell is building in and will create large surf for north-facing shores, peaking Saturday afternoon and then slowly declining Saturday night.Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Discharge remains confined within treatment facility as county seeks solutions…
Hawai‘i News UPDATE: Application deadline extends for SNAP replacement benefits
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Kaua‘i News
High surf advisory in effect for northern shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A northly swell is building in and will create large surf for north-facing shores, peaking Saturday afternoon and then slowly declining Saturday night.
Kauaʻi community mourns loss of Hollywood icon and part-time resident Chuck Norris
Martial arts, TV and movie icon Chuck Norris’s sudden passing on Kauaʻi has left the close-knit North Shore community and fans around the world in mourning.
7 people, 1 dog rescued by Coast Guard, partners from extremely dangerous Oʻahu flash flooding
Five people and the furry friend were extricated Friday morning from a rooftop in the Waialua area; the other two people — who wrote ‘SOS’ in the sand — were stranded near Yokohama Bay because the road washed out. Everyone and the dog were taken to safety at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Oʻahu.
Aloha United Way distributes more than 760K to community organizations
Aloha United Way awarded funds to 45 organizations with programs that address food security, housing stability, workforce development and other essential needs.
35-year-old Kaua‘i man killed in early morning two-vehicle traffic crash in Kōloa
A 33-year-old woman from Kaua‘i also received serious injuries in the early Friday morning, March 20, crash on Maluhia Road; she was later transferred to The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu for further treatment.
UPDATE: Discharge remains confined within treatment facility as county seeks solutions to ongoing wastewater spill
About 70,000 gallons of wastewater continues to be intermittently discharged each day at Līhuʻe Wastewater Treatment Plant since the spill began the morning of March 17; there is no risk to public health.
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Hawaii News
7 people, 1 dog rescued by Coast Guard, partners from extremely dangerous Oʻahu flash flooding
Five people and the furry friend were extricated Friday morning from a rooftop in the Waialua area; the other two people — who wrote ‘SOS’ in the sand — were stranded near Yokohama Bay because the road washed out. Everyone and the dog were taken to safety at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Oʻahu.
Aloha United Way distributes more than 760K to community organizations
Aloha United Way awarded funds to 45 organizations with programs that address food security, housing stability, workforce development and other essential needs.
UPDATE: Application deadline extends for SNAP replacement benefits
The deadline extends households within specific areas of the state impacted by prolonged power outages associated with the kona low weather event from March 13 to March 15
Flooding from second Kona low storm prompts proactive power shutoff on Oʻahu
Gov. Josh Green announced the closure of all state departments on Oʻahu as a response to severe weather forecasts predicting heavy rain and flash flooding through the weekend.
Court selects finance executive to fill vacant Kamehameha Schools trustee seat
Finance executive Eric Yeaman, who grew up in Hōnaunau on the west side of the Big Island, was selected by Hawaiʻi probate court to to fill the Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Board of Trustees seat previously occupied by term-limited Robert Nobriga, whose second term ended June 30, 2025.
County of Kauaʻi urges vigilance as another kona low may affect the island this weekend
With a flood watch in place from March 19 to March 22, the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency urges everyone to stay informed and prepared for possible flash flooding, power outages, and hazardous conditions across the island.
Big Island News
Aloha United Way supports 45 organizations helping residents facing financial instability
This year, Aloha United Way has distributed over $760,000 to programs that address food security, housing stability, workforce development and other essential needs.
At the frontlines: Salvation Army Hilo unit, others statewide stand ready as second kona low impacts islands
Nonprofit's emergency disaster services positioned to respond to evolving needs as storm moves through; donations requested to help fund statewide support for vital relief efforts and supplies.
Kona community policing to host March 24 Captain Cook meeting for seniors
The public meetings cover crime, traffic trends, reporting elder abuse, and identifying and preventing financial and internet scams.
Coast Guard, partners rescue 7 people, 1 dog from life-threatening Oʻahu flash flooding
Five people and the furry friend were extricated Friday morning from a rooftop in the Waialua area; the other two people -- who wrote 'SOS' in the sand -- were stranded near Yokohama Bay because the road washed out. Everyone and the dog were taken to safety at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Oʻahu.
Maui News
Several public libraries on Maui closed due to severe weather impacts
Due to the severe weather that continue to impact on Maui and Oʻahu, several public library locations are closed on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
MEO cancels all bus rides on Moloka’i due to hazardous conditions
Maui Economic Opportunity on Moloka’i has canceled all bus rides today due to hazardous conditions from the Kona storm. MEO will announce when service resumes and apologizes for any inconvenience.
Thunderstorm over Molokaʻi, Flood Advisory until 10 a.m.; Lānaʻi Flood Advisory until 11 a.m.; Flood Watch until Sunday afternoon
A kona low developing west of the islands will draw abundant moisture northward as it strengthens and eventually departs to north early next week. Several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are anticipated.
Coast Guard, partners rescue 7 people, 1 dog during flash floods on Oʻahu
Coast Guard and Navy aircrews rescued seven people and one dog during flash floods on Oʻahu Friday. A larger rescue effort by multiple agencies resulted in the rescue of at least 196 people, according to an earlier report from the governor.
