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Hawaiʻi Island police warn about phone scam involving Federal Trade Commission
March 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM HST
In one case the suspect used the Hawai‘i Police Department’s phone number and the name of a Hawai‘i Police Department employee to validate the scam, fleecing the victim of nearly $200,000.
UPDATE: Ground stop at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport has been lifted
March 23, 2026 · 10:30 AM HST
Lighting and thunder have subsided near the airport, and power has mostly been restored.
UPDATE: Thunderstorms move over East Hawaiʻi, flood warning replaces advisory
March 23, 2026 · 9:55 AM HST
A flash flood warning is in effect for Hamakua, Kaʻū, North and South Hilo, Puna until 3:45 p.m.
Business Monday: Tony Honda dealership relocating to Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway — and going green
March 23, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
Tony Hawaiʻi Kona purchased 83 acres, using six of it now for the dealership, with the remaining to one day become a green technology business park.
‘Kona Low 2: The Sequel’: Heavy rain, thunderstorms still possible for Big Island
March 23, 2026 · 4:50 AM HST
Flood watch extended through Monday, March 23, for Hawai’i Island only because of lingering moisture left by the departing kona low — the second of back-to-back kona lows in the past 2 weeks — and a trough aloft that will produce conditions for another round of rainfall.
Kona low devastates 176-year-old coffee farm on Big Island
March 23, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
The Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation and the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau Federation have launched a coordinated relief effort to support farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers affected by the severe weather, flooding and prolonged heavy rains.
UPDATE: Missing elderly man on Hawai‘i Island found in good health
March 22, 2026 · 8:29 PM HST
The man was initially reported missing Sunday afternoon, and was reported found later that night.
State offices to reopen following Kona low storm, 3 South Kona schools remain closed for cleanup and repair
March 22, 2026 · 6:25 PM HST
While the immediate threat from the storm has passed, recovery efforts continue across the islands as state and county crews assess damage, clear debris and restore impacted infrastructure.
Hawai‘i Island police investigate pedestrian crash in South Kona
March 22, 2026 · 3:27 PM HST
Police say a 19-year-old man was crouching on the shoulder of Māmalahoa Highway when he jumped into the path of oncoming traffic.
Understanding flood insurance coverage as stormy weather continues
March 22, 2026 · 11:00 AM HST
The first powerful kona low that slammed into Hawaiʻi a week ago and now its sequel this week remind everyone that flooding can happen outside designated high-risk flood zones; that’s why all homeowners and renters are strongly encouraged to consider purchasing and maintaining flood insurance.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Belt Road in South Kona reopens after traffic crash closed portion of roadway
March 22, 2026 · 10:06 AM HST
Both lanes are now reopened.
WATCH: Hawai‘i National Guard deploys about 200 members to support counties during kona low 2
March 22, 2026 · 7:00 AM HST
“The collaboration between the governor and all four county mayors allowed the state of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense to improve our ability to respond to this unprecedented kona low storm,” Hawaiʻi Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan on Saturday, March 21.
Co-founder of eGenesis video games buys another 21 acres on Big Island
March 22, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
Andrew Tepper is revitalizing a lychee orchard on his new property, and is seeking a permit to hold his controversial “Falls on Fire” festival on previously purchased ag land in Pāpaʻikou.
UPDATE: Flood watch for Big Island extended, marine warnings issued
March 22, 2026 · 3:18 AM HST
The rain is mostly over Maui County this morning, with the storm expected to slide southeast toward Hawai‘i Island later today.
State tourism officials: No reason to cancel or postpone upcoming travel to Hawaiʻi
March 22, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
The islands remain safe and welcoming, and after two kona lows in a week, weather conditions are expected to improve early next week; Kauaʻi and Oʻahu already are seeing improving conditions.
Winter storm warning in effect above 12K feet for Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa summits
March 21, 2026 · 8:07 PM HST
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report the storm is likely to produce heavy snow and strong winds at the summits beginning tonight and lasting through Sunday afternoon; Maunakea Access Road also remains shuttered after receiving extensive damages during the last round of severe weather atop the summit.
UPDATE: Flood advisory canceled for portions of East Hawai‘i as radar shows rainfall, flood threat diminished
March 21, 2026 · 5:46 PM HST
However, a flood watch remains in place until 6 p.m. Sunday for the island as impacts from a second kona low in a week is still expected to impact the Big Island.
Kona man allegedly tries to take officer’s gun, threatened his life while being arrested
March 21, 2026 · 3:00 PM HST
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.
Brown water advisory issued for southwest shorelines from Ki‘ilae Bay to Ka Lae, or South Point
March 21, 2026 · 12:23 PM HST
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.
Pāhoa’s flag football team builds its second-year program with more players, drive, skill
March 21, 2026 · 10:45 AM HST
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.
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