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March 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM
WATCH: U.S. Defense secretary’s immaturity, incompetence called out by Schatz as lethal combo on battlefield
The U.S. senator and Hawai‘i Democrat said in Senate floor remarks that war is not something in which to revel; speaks to how Hegseth’s reckless and unlawful theory of action is costing the United States in conflict with Iran.
March 13, 2026 · 12:33 PM
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding man last seen on March 1
The 64-year-old was last seen in Pāhoa.
March 13, 2026 · 11:26 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing, endangered man
The 31-year-old was last seen in Pāhoa.
March 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM
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.
March 13, 2026 · 8:54 AM
UPDATE: Flood watch extended for Big Island; special marine warning also issued for some island waters
Persistent bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms associated with a large powerful kona low drawing deep tropical moisture through the islands could produce intense rainfall rates, leading to rapid rises of stream waters and flooding of roads and low-lying areas.
March 13, 2026 · 8:06 AM
What you need to know about the Kona storm Friday on the Big Island
All non-emergency services and operations for Hawai‘i County are closed today and Saturday.
March 13, 2026 · 5:00 AM
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.
March 13, 2026 · 4:13 AM
UPDATE: Wind advisory in effect today through Sunday for lower elevations of Big Island
Forecasters report that southwest winds 25 to 35 mph — with gusts to about 50 mph — are expected, with communities north and east of steep mountain slopes most at risk of the strongest winds; a high wind warning and winter storm warning also remain in effect for Big Island summits.
March 13, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea Episode 43 reaches new lava fountain height record, causes tephra fallout on nearby communities
As future eruptive episodes approach, monitor the weather forecast and follow guidance from Hawai‘i County Civil Defense so you can prepare for these events if you live in an area that could experience tephra fallout.
March 13, 2026 · 1:00 AM
7 criminal justice reform bills pass Hawaiʻi House and move to Senate
Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen expressed disappointment over the passage of three of the House bills that he says “will only further diminish the public’s trust in the criminal justice system.”
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March 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM
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March 12, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 13-19: Plenty of fun, but check before you go because of brewing storm
We bring you this week’s top 10 with one caveat: this week’s top 10 remained as scheduled Wednesday afternoon; however, a powerful kona low could end up crashing the party.
March 12, 2026 · 3:00 AM
2001 masterpiece ‘Crossroads’ by legendary Hawaiian supergroup Nā ‘Ōiwi to debut on all major music streaming platforms
Featuring the late Dennis Kamakahi, this intergenerational masterpiece finally arrives March 13 — for the first time since its original release — on all major digital platforms.
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Maui Now
HECO 2 p.m. update: 113,800 without power on Oʻahu, 15,600 without power on Maui
Hawaiian Electric urges customers in Hawaiʻi Kai and portions of East Honolulu to prepare for the possibility for extended outages that may last overnight or longer. As of 2 p.m., about 113,800 customers are without power across O‘ahu and 15,600 customers in parts of Maui County.
ʻĀina Momona seeks ocean users for Kiaʻi o ke Kai focus groups
Organizers with ʻĀina Momona are seeking ocean users and stewards for a series of online focus groups starting March 24 to help shape a community-based framework for Hawaiʻi ocean projects. The “talk story” sessions aim to center the voices of those who live and work in relationship with the sea as decisions regarding ocean research […]
County of Maui kona storm updates
A large, prolonged kona storm continues to bring periods of heavy rain and flash flooding to Maui County and the rest of the state. Here is the latest County of Maui recap.
House Judiciary Committee’s ‘Good Government’ bills cross over to the Senate
Ahead of the legislative crossover deadline, the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives adopted a slate of “good government” measures advanced by the House Committee on Judiciary. The bills have now crossed over to the Senate for further consideration.
Downed trees on Haleakalā Crater Road, Olinda Road and Hāna Highway; flooding on Lower Kula Road and Piʻilani Highway
Haleakalā Crater Road is closed from Kekaulike Avenue due to multiple downed trees. There is closed to local traffic until further notice. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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‘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.’
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 13, 2026
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Kauai Weather Forecast for March 13, 2026
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Kauai Surf Forecast for March 13, 2026
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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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