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What you need to know about the kona low Saturday on the Big Island: New flash flood warning in effect for North, South Kona
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March 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM
What you need to know about the kona low Saturday on the Big Island: New flash flood warning in effect for North, South Kona
National Weather Service also again pushed back the flash flood warning in effect for Puna and Ka‘ū until 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14; flash flooding is already ongoing or expected to start soon and several roads are closed because of flooding.
March 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Letter signed by Hirono, Schatz and 34 of their U.S. Senate colleagues demands immediate release of Title X funding
“Any gap in Title X funding could result in over 2 million patients losing access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes and increase sexually transmitted infections,” says a letter signed by Hawai’i U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, plus 34 of their Senate colleagues to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
March 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM
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.
March 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM
House advances state bill banning commercial aquarium fishing in Hawaiʻi County waters
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources said there already are measures in place to limit the harvesting of aquatic fish following a 2017 Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruling.
March 14, 2026 · 7:00 AM
18 lane closures scheduled during week of March 14-20 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
March 14, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Proposed Hawai‘i County operating budget increases 1.4% to fund public safety priorities
The County Council finalizes the budget and sets the tax rates in early May, with the new fiscal year starting July 1.
March 14, 2026 · 4:39 AM
What you need to know about the kona low Friday on the Big Island
The flash flood warning for Puna and Ka‘ū was again extended and is now in effect until 8 a.m. today (March 14) as heavy rainfall continues to impact both districts, falling at 1 to 2 inches per hour along the island’s southeast slopes.
March 14, 2026 · 3:00 AM
New Hawaiʻi Island Kingʻs Trail helps hiker traverse 300 miles of coastal pathways
Avid hiker Asa Aue became the first person to complete the 18 segments of the Hawaiʻi Island Kingʻs Trail consecutively.
March 14, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Learn about the working master plan for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport
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March 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Big Island middle schools among those to create LEGO mosaics for newest Bishop Museum exhibit
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March 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply to host Fix a Leak Week events
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March 13, 2026 · 3:00 PM
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.
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
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HECO 12 p.m. update: 111,000 still without power on Oʻahu, Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island
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Powerful kona storm brings warning level winds and flash flood risks; Flood Warning extended for Maui until 5 p.m.
A powerful kona storm continues to hit Maui County, forcing widespread road closures from flooding, landslides, downed power lines and other infrastructure issues. The National Weather Service anticipates severe weather will last through Sunday for Maui County.
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County of Maui kona storm recap – Saturday, March 14
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What you need to know about the kona low Saturday on Kaua‘i: About 285,750 gallons of wastewater spills from Waimea plant
The spill happened sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning, March 13-14, because high flows from heavy rains and high infiltration and inflow caused by the powerful kona low that moved over the island during the past few days; emergency water shutdown also in effect for portion of Kuamoʻo Road as crews fix a mainline break.
Vidinha Stadium is closed, reopening anticipated by fall 2026
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Hirono, colleagues demand immediate release of Title X funding
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