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Getting ready: Hawai‘i County crews, residents prep for second Kona low storm expected Thursday
National Weather Service meteorologist Matt Foster said the next Kona low system will start developing Thursday afternoon on the Big Island with potential flooding by Thursday night.March 18, 2026 · 11:45 AM HST
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March 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM
New research reveals that paternal health impacts pregnancy and child outcomes
According to new research, fathers’ health is often under-recognized, but is crucial for pregnancy and infant development.
March 18, 2026 · 11:45 AM
Getting ready: Hawai‘i County crews, residents prep for second Kona low storm expected Thursday
National Weather Service meteorologist Matt Foster said the next Kona low system will start developing Thursday afternoon on the Big Island with potential flooding by Thursday night.
March 18, 2026 · 10:37 AM
Police need help locating 16-year-old girl in Waimea or Kona
The teenager was last seen wearing a black hoodie with white graphics, black and red plaid flannel pants, and white shoes.
March 18, 2026 · 10:36 AM
UPDATE: Woman last seen in Hilo was found in good health
The woman was initially reported missing and endangered, but has since been found safe.
March 18, 2026 · 10:33 AM
Second Hawai‘i Island police officer pleads no contest in evidence tampering case
The State of Hawai‘i Attorney General filed a felony charging complaint in 3rd Circuit Court in January against the two officers.
March 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
South Kohala officer Travis Wong’s integrity and dedication stand out in policing
South Kohala patrol officer Travis Wong represents the Hawai‘i Police Department through his work ethic, integrity, and willingness to assist fellow officers on and off-duty.
March 18, 2026 · 7:40 AM
Portions of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopen after Kona low storm
On March 14, the storm knocked down trees and power lines and caused flooding and other damage in the national park.
March 18, 2026 · 7:00 AM
15 drivers arrested for DUI during week of March 9-15
So far this year, there have been 167 DUI arrests compared with 197 during the same period last year, a decrease of 15.23%
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Hawaiʻi Transportation Department updating master plan for Kona airport
The 20-year update of the airport master plan is taking into account the Federal Aviation Administration’s forecast of 1 million more passengers departing the airport in 2044 than did in 2025.
March 18, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Two UH-Hilo faculty chosen for national project that aims to redesign community-engaged courses
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‘Aloha Bricks ’26: Stories of Hawaiʻi’ exhibit also includes other LEGO-inspired creations that all will take over Castle Memorial Building beginning March 14.
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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
Term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Kawakami running for Hawaiʻi lieutenant governor
“This race is about who we are running for — our home, our people and the future of Hawaiʻi,” Derek S.K. Kawakami said during his announcement he was was running for the second-highest office in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi native plants compete for $10,000 conservation prize
Two native Hawaiian plant species are competing in a global online contest for a $10,000 grant to help save the trees and shrubs from the brink of extinction.
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