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March 21, 2026 · 3:37 PM
Flood advisory in effect for portions of North, South Hilo and Puna
Radar indicated heavy rainfall of up to 1 inch per hour at 3:20 p.m.; some locations that will experience flooding include Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pāpaʻikou, Pepe‘ekeo, Honomū, Hakalau, Mountain View, Nīnole, Kea‘au, Glenwood, Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiian Acres, Orchidland Estates, ʻŌʻōkala, Wainaku in Hilo, Paukaʻa, Kurtistown, Fern Acres, ʻĀinaloa and Hawaiian Beaches.
March 21, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Kona man allegedly tries to take officer’s gun, threatened his life while being arrested
32-year-old Steven Erik Michael Lindquist was taken into custody and charged following a March 18 incident in the Keauhou Shopping Center parking lot during which he reportedly threatened someone with a .22-caliber pellet gun.
March 21, 2026 · 12:23 PM
Brown water advisory issued for southwest shorelines from Ki‘ilae Bay to Ka Lae, or South Point
The advisory was issued Saturday, March 21, and is the result of heavy rain and/or high surf associated with the powerful kona low that slammed into the island last weekend; the public is strongly encouraged to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially after a storm since it could contain higher than normal pollutants.
March 21, 2026 · 10:45 AM
Pāhoa’s flag football team builds its second-year program with more players, drive, skill
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation had 12 schools compete in the first season, that girls flag football was offered in 2025, and this year the number increased to 14.
March 21, 2026 · 9:56 AM
Woman missing for 2 days; have you seen her?
Lana Yu was last seen the afternoon of March 18 in Honoka‘a, wearing a white long-sleeved shirt and light-colored shorts; police are asking if anyone has information that can help safely locate her.
March 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
‘We will miss him’: Kauaʻi community mourns death of part-time island resident and Hollywood icon Chuck Norris
Martial arts, TV and movie icon Chuck Norris’s sudden passing on Kauaʻi has left the close-knit North Shore community and fans around the world in mourning.
March 21, 2026 · 5:15 AM
At the frontlines: Salvation Army Hilo unit, others statewide stand ready as second kona low impacts islands
Nonprofit’s emergency disaster services positioned to respond to evolving needs as storm moves through; donations requested to help fund statewide support for vital relief efforts and supplies.
March 21, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Kona community policing to host March 24 Captain Cook meeting for seniors
The public meetings cover crime, traffic trends, reporting elder abuse, and identifying and preventing financial and internet scams.
March 21, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Coast Guard, partners rescue 7 people, 1 dog from life-threatening Oʻahu flash flooding
Five people and the furry friend were extricated Friday morning from a rooftop in the Waialua area; the other two people — who wrote ‘SOS’ in the sand — were stranded near Yokohama Bay because the road washed out. Everyone and the dog were taken to safety at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Oʻahu.
March 20, 2026 · 5:21 PM
Sherry Bird confirmed as deputy chief of Hawaiʻi Police Department
In a historic milestone for the Hawaiʻi Police Department, Assistant Police Chief Sherry Bird has been confirmed as its first female deputy chief.
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March 20, 2026 · 7:04 AM
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The action movie star and legendary martial artist just celebrated his 86th birthday March 10 on the Garden Isle; he was hospitalized Wednesday, March 18, just a day before his death.
March 19, 2026 · 7:00 AM
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The Waikōloa museum’s Island Science Lecture Series continues today, March 19, with Jessica Nagasako, who will share some recent science updates from the Mauna Kea observatory and answer the question, ‘How do we get that data?’
March 19, 2026 · 5:00 AM
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March 11, 2026 · 2:00 PM HST
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Maui Now
Hawaiʻi National Guard activates 200 members to support kona storm flood response
The Hawai‘i National Guard has activated about 200 Soldiers and Airmen to support all counties during the current kona low storm. On Maui, the Guard assisted with medical transport from a Kula medical center after it sustained water damage.
Maui lane closures for the week of March 21 – March 27
The state Department of Transportation has several road projects planned across the island this week. All projects are weather permitting.
HECO 1:30 p.m. update: Power restoration process now underway on Oʻahu’s North Shore
Hawaiian Electric has started assessing some of the circuits that were proactively turned off due to flooding in the North Shore area of Oʻahu. On Maui, 170 customers remain without power.
County of Maui new kona storm update: 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026
Areas currently under Maui Emergency Management Agency evacuation WARNING are some neighborhoods in Lahaina, Kīhei and ʻĪao Valley, as well as Wailuku along ʻĪao River, and Wahikuli and Leali‘i neighborhoods below Ka La‘i Ola due to retention basin level monitoring.
Understanding flood insurance coverage as stormy weather continues
With more severe weather in the forecast, the Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division encourages residents to know what their policies cover so they can efficiently recover any losses after the storm passes. Flood insurance is separate from homeowners insurance and generally not required unless the property is in a designated high-risk […]
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UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Kaua‘i County
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu reported Saturday afternoon, March 21, that flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat to Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Monthly reuse collection event scheduled in Līhu‘e
Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books, and shoes.
Salvation Army continues readiness to serve communities as second kona low moves across state
Nonprofit’s emergency disaster services positioned to respond to evolving needs as storm moves through; donations requested to help fund statewide support for vital relief efforts and supplies.
High surf advisory in effect for northern shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A northly swell is building in and will create large surf for north-facing shores, peaking Saturday afternoon and then slowly declining Saturday night.
Kauaʻi community mourns loss of Hollywood icon and part-time resident Chuck Norris
Martial arts, TV and movie icon Chuck Norris’s sudden passing on Kauaʻi has left the close-knit North Shore community and fans around the world in mourning.
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