Community National Weather Service lifts wind advisory for Hawaiʻi island
Hawai'i State News National Weather Service cancels the flash flood warning for Hawaiʻi
Kona low storm on Big Island leaves behind property damage, cleanup and dead goats
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said during the storm the county received 25 calls to save lives and that downed trees and potential landslides are still a danger. March 16, 2026 · 03:33pm
House bills aim to increase opportunities across the state, foster sustainable growth
Five bills address workforce shortages with measures that align employee benefits, incentivize apprenticeship programs and enhance nonprofit support.Hawai'i State News What you need to know about the Kona low Monday on Big Island: Weather conditions…
Hawai'i State News Gov. Josh Green to choose new Chief Justice, circuit judge from list of nominees
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House advances state bill banning commercial aquarium fishing in Hawaiʻi County waters
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply to host Fix a Leak Week events
18 lane closures scheduled during week of March 14-20 on Big Island state roadways
Proposed Hawai‘i County operating budget increases 1.4% to fund public safety priorities
New Hawaiʻi Island Kingʻs Trail helps hiker traverse 300 miles of coastal pathways
Big Island middle schools among those to create LEGO mosaics for newest Bishop Museum…
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Big Island News
Vibrant Hawaiʻi launches request for storm assistance form for Big Island residents
Vibrant Hawaiʻi has launched an online aid request form, providing Hawaiʻi Island residents a streamlined way to report storm-related needs and access crucial recovery resources.
House bills aim to increase opportunities across the state, foster sustainable growth
Five bills address workforce shortages with measures that align employee benefits, incentivize apprenticeship programs and enhance nonprofit support.
National Weather Service lifts wind advisory for Hawaiʻi island
The National Weather Service has lifted the wind advisory for Hawaiʻi Island as conditions improve, though residents are urged to stay vigilant due to potential lingering gusts.
National Weather Service cancels the flash flood warning for Hawaiʻi
Heavy rains have subsided, and the flash flood warning for Hawaiʻi Island has been lifted, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service.
What you need to know about the Kona low Monday on Big Island: Weather conditions, debris slow efforts to restore power
Hawaiian Electric is continuing urgent efforts to restore power to approximately 5,700 customers on Hawaiʻi Island following widespread outages caused by the severe Kona storm.
Kona low storm on Big Island leaves behind property damage, cleanup and dead goats
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said during the storm the county received 25 calls to save lives and that downed trees and potential landslides are still a danger.
Gov. Josh Green to choose new Chief Justice, circuit judge from list of nominees
The public is invited to comment on the nominees for Chief Justice for the state Supreme Court and for circuit judge for the Second Circuit Court in Maui within the next 30 days.
Scholarship awards students demonstrating leadership, academic excellence
The 2026 Hope Scholarship will award 60 incoming Hawaiʻi college freshmen as part of outreach to support development of future leaders.
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Local Entertainment
Police to host HI-PAL free movie night in Waikōloa with showing of ‘Dog Man’
The featured movie “Dog Man” will be shown from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 18 in the cafeteria at Waikōloa Elementary and Middle School.
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply to host Fix a Leak Week events
The department is celebrating the 2026 installment of the special observance by helping customers learn how to identify and fix common household water leaks; events to be hosted in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, with chances for prizes.
Big Island middle schools among those to create LEGO mosaics for newest Bishop Museum exhibit
‘Aloha Bricks ’26: Stories of Hawaiʻi’ exhibit also includes other LEGO-inspired creations that all will take over Castle Memorial Building beginning March 14.
Culinary Arts Waikōloa brings chefs, cocktails, live music to Kings’ Shops
An open-air tasting night experience returns at the end of this month to the shopping center in Waikōloa, when chefs from several restaurants will serve up bites, plus cocktails and mocktails, all to benefit Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative; tickets are available now.
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Maui Now
University of Hawaiʻi Professional Assembly endorses Sylvia Luke for lieutenant governor
Based on Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s recent public disclosures on her campaign contributions, UHPA reaffirmed their endorsement, noting there is nothing to warrant rescinding this endorsement.
Maui Weather Forecast for March 17, 2026
Cloudy skies with generally light winds and periods of showers will persist through midweek. Although widespread heavy rain is not expected during this...
Community facilities district discussion canceled from Wednesday morning’s committee agenda
The Housing and Land Use Committee has canceled from its Wednesday meeting agenda a planned discussion on establishing a community facilities district for the Waikapū Country Town project, Council Member Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins announced.
Maui home prices and sales drop as condo market gains momentum
Maui’s single-family home market saw a double-digit drop in median prices this February, while condominium sales volume surged by 25% as buyers shifted toward more affordable inventory, according to new data from the Realtors Association of Maui.
Kaua‘i Now
Blue Hawaiian selects Jeff Helfrick to lead company as President, CEO
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is pleased to welcome industry veteran Jeff Helfrick as its new president and CEO.
House bills create pathways to employment, ensure safety nets remain to bolster economy
Hawaiʻi's House of Representatives has moved forward five bills that aim to bolster the economy, ensure safety nets remain in place and create pathways to employment.
As these bills move to the Senate for review, they promise to significantly impact Hawaiʻi's social safety net and labor market, fostering sustainable growth and opportunity across the state.
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 17, 2026
An overall wet weather pattern will persist this week with bands of transient showers, some of which could be heavy at times, moving over the islands...
