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Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno reports several road closures, power outages and a water conservation request as a Kona Low storm moves through the island.
The utility says crews and contractors are working as quickly as possible to safely restore power to customers across the islands.
According to the National Weather Service, the storm has dumped more than 20 inches of rain in some areas, including Kula, while wind gusts over 70 mph were recorded in Kaunakakai.
Officials said storage tanks at the Wahiawa Wastewater Treatment Plant reached capacity around 12:44 p.m., resulting in a spill into Lake Wilson.
The county issued the notices at 6 p.m. Saturday due to fast-moving floodwaters, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
The owners have been struggling to get the horses out, so they’ve been taking multiple trips by kayak and paddle board into their flooded property to feed them.
A large and powerful kona storm is expected to bring an extended period of flash flooding, damaging winds, and strong thunderstorms through at least Saturday.
As winds died down and rains subsided, Honolulu residents dealt with the aftermath of the powerful storm Saturday, including widespread power outages, closed businesses and disrupted traffic.
Fast-rising water in Iao Valley chewed away the ground beneath a home, sending parts of the structure into the stream during the storm.
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The city activated its Emergency Operations Center and implemented several facility closures to protect public safety.
Downed trees, landslides and flooded roads are being reported across all parts of Oahu — use caution and follow officer directions at intersections
On-air contributor Naka Nathaniel shares an update on storm impacts on the north part of Hawaii Island.
The evacuation notice was lifted early Saturday morning after Lake Wilson water levels stabilized.
Flooding was reported at Papalaua Wayside Park. Conditions at a nearby scenic lookout included rain, wind and choppy waves.
The University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine have won two games in two days, both in overtime to extend their win streak to 10.
Residents said the stream rose rapidly, coming dangerously close to flooding homes.
The Honolulu Festival has made schedule changes and some cancellations as organizers continue to monitor the severe weather.
Multiple shelters across the state are set to open for residents and visitors ahead of stormy conditions.
Along the Waianae Coast, surf was high and dangerous with brown water visible.
The flooding eventually prompted an evacuation order for Otake Camp and cut off roads in the Mokuleia and Waialua areas.
Rescue crews responded to a series of water rescues Friday morning as streams swelled in Honolulu.
Cash Hoover, 16, beat out a field of 120 surfers to secure one of two women’s wildcard invites into the longboard tour for the 2026 season.
Kalia Road in Waikīkī near the Outrigger Reef and Halekulani hotels flooded Friday amid relentless rain.
The route between Leeward Community College and Kalihi remains operational with trains running at regular 10-minute frequencies.
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U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, donated blood Friday during a critical shortage.
On the mountain pass going up the Koolau through the Likelike Highway through the Wilson tunnel, the lights are out.
Hale Hokuala, Hawaii’s first Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton, is set to open in the fall.
Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami urged residents to take full advantage of the lead time to get ready for heavy rain and strong winds.
Surf Air Mobility said it will initially deploy the aircraft under Mokulele Airlines in Hawaii for cargo services before launching the first commercial electric passenger service in Hawaii.
Multiple facilities, parks, and services are closing as a powerful storm moves over the state.
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Gov. Josh Green, along with state emergency management and public safety officials, announced plans and closures due to the severe weather impacting Hawaii.
Lahaina received more than three inches of rain within 24 hours, with Upcountry Maui recording more than four inches, triggering flooding across the island.
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred Thursday afternoon off the Pāhala coast of the Hawaii Island.
A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security.
Local farmers and residents on Oahu’s North Shore are bracing for worsening conditions.
Many schools will be closed Friday due to the storm, including O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Maui County public schools, and Hawaii State Department of Education offices.
The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University has been identified.
The University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine beat Cal State Fullerton in overtime to punch their ticket to the semifinals, extending their win streak to nine.
The 106th Annual Kamehameha Schools Song Contest will now take place on Friday, May 1.
Darren Patrick Riley, 45, of Honolulu, was found guilty of child sex crimes in federal court on Wednesday.
A non-profit focused on preserving and perpetuating Mele Hawaii has opened a cultural hub filled with pieces of Hawaiian history.
The Narcotics Division recovered 10 gambling machines along with more than $5,000 in cash from the bust on Mala Street.
A 19-year-old pilot is being credited for his heroic efforts when he safely landed a small plane on a busy roadway.
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First Alert Forecast: FLOOD WATCH and HIGH WIND WATCH posted statewide, stormy conditions expected to persist through Saturday
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