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Hawai‘i County seeks contractor to offer concessions at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area
Mayor Kimo Alameda says ‘this is an exciting opportunity’ at the park off Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, ‘that can benefit many people in our community’ and ‘has the potential to be a great business opportunity.’March 25, 2026 · 2:52 PM HST
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Big Island News
March 25, 2026 · 4:40 PM
OHA supports Native Hawaiians with nearly $4 million in disaster aid after Kona low storms
Native Hawaiian households affected by Kona low storms can apply for direct disaster grants and home repair grants.
March 25, 2026 · 3:22 PM
Emergency road work ongoing in Nāʻālehu following Kona low storms
Māmalahoa Highway, or Route 11, is reduced to a single lane between Kaʻaluʻalu Road and Konohiki Street for resurfacing for the next five days.
March 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Hawaiʻi state legislators give back through annual Easter Basket Drive for those in need
The donations collected during 27th drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.
March 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Hawai‘i National Guard continues support for communities hit hard by kona low
The Guard continues working with each of the state’s counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.
March 25, 2026 · 11:11 AM
South Kona school closures extended following damaging storm
The schools were damaged during the Kona low storm that occurred on March 14, when properties in Ka‘ū and South Kona were flooded and damaged.
March 25, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Present, future caregivers can register for free workshop in Keaʻau this weekend
Several speakers are scheduled to give invaluable tips on brain aging and caregiving resources in Hawaiʻi County at Keaʻau Community Center this Saturday.
March 25, 2026 · 9:23 AM
Water use restriction remains in place for South Kohala customers as work on well continues
Customers are required to continue to reduce water use by 25%, and irrigation customers are also required to reduce water use by at least 25%.
March 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Tourism officials report most visitor services operating, most areas and attractions reopen
Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.
March 25, 2026 · 7:00 AM
Less than 1% of Hawaiian Electric customers throughout state remain without power
Just more than 1,400 customers statewide, including about 1,200 mainly in Puna and South Hilo, remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon, March 24.
March 25, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Hawai‘i County seeks contractor to offer concessions at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area
Mayor Kimo Alameda says ‘this is an exciting opportunity’ at the park off Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, ‘that can benefit many people in our community’ and ‘has the potential to be a great business opportunity.’
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March 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Tourism officials report most visitor services operating, most areas and attractions reopen
Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.
March 22, 2026 · 1:00 AM
State tourism officials: No reason to cancel or postpone upcoming travel to Hawaiʻi
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.
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 20, 2026 · 7:04 AM
Icon Chuck Norris suddenly dies after being hospitalized on Kaua‘i for medical emergency
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
Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope remote observer next up at Hawaiʻi Keiki Museum podium
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?’
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Maui Now
Hirono, Blunt Rochester, McIver Lead colleagues in introducing Working Women’s Bill of Rights
US Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) was among lawmakers who introduced the Working Women’s Bill of Rights today. The resolution recognizes the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.
Organizations invited to apply to administer County’s Lānaʻi-Grown Food Stimulus Program
The awardee will be responsible for administering the $70,000 Maui County-funded program to supply food vouchers for Lānaʻi residents. Food vouchers must be issued at the County Lānaʻi Farmer’s Market and used on the date they are issued for the purchase of locally grown or sourced fresh produce and fruit, edible algae, poi, meat, fish, eggs and honey.
DOH, partners, bring mobile clinics to storm-damaged North Shore
A partnership including the Hawaiʻi Department of Health and nonprofit providers will bring coordinated mobile medical care and social services to the North Shore of Oʻahu, where residents are recovering from damage caused by massive flooding from kona low storms over the past two weekends.
Mayor Bissen proposes $1.616 billion budget for fiscal 2027
Mayor Richard Bissen presented a $1.616 billion proposed fiscal 2027 budget to the Maui County Council on Wednesday morning, prioritizing affordable housing, Lahaina wildfire recovery and water system improvements.
Hawaiian Council reaches $100,000 goal for Kākoʻo Oʻahu in 48 hours: match expands to $200,000
The initial $100,000 raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling its impact for relief and recovery efforts. With the support of corporate partners, the Hawaiian Council has secured additional matching funds, allowing the campaign to expand to match up to $200,000 in donations, further expanding the resources available for relief and recovery efforts.
Kaua‘i Now
Office of Hawaiian Affairs approves nearly $4 million in disaster aid for Native Hawaiian households
More information on applying for direct disaster grants and home repair grants available for Native Hawaiian households impacted by the recent Kona low storms will become available.
5 projects announced as recipients of Kaua‘i County’s 2026 Homeless Program Grants
The Family Life Center on Kaua‘i received funding for three projects to help the chronically homeless.
‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through Easter basket tradition
Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 25, 2026
A drier and more stable trade wind pattern is expected through the weekend and into early next week. Showers should be mostly focused along windward and mauka…
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 25, 2026
A drier and more stable trade wind pattern is expected through the weekend and into early next week. Showers should be mostly focused along windward and mauka…
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