Maui News Kona storm traffic impacts on Maui – Saturday, March 14, 2026
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County of Maui kona storm recap – Saturday, March 14
Maui Fire Department conducted floodwater rescues overnight in South Maui; also last night, dozens of people, who are now at a shelter, were cut off in Hāna due to road washout. Over the last 14... March 14, 2026 · 11:59am
Kona storm Maui photos – Saturday, March 14
The prolonged kona storm continues to impact Maui County with downed trees, flooding, erosion and downed power lines. Here’s a look at some of the photos and videos sent in from around the island.Maui Arts & Entertainment Lahaina Cannery hosts St. Patrick’s Day celebration Tuesday
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Kona storm traffic impacts on Maui – Saturday, March 14, 2026
Multiple road closures are in place as a severe storm makes its way over the islands. Ongoing updates are provided here.
Haleakalā service trip in early April
Spend the weekend of April 3 to 5 immersed in the rainforest of Haleakalā’s Kīpahulu District on a service project with the Friends of Haleakalā National Park. This is a front-country, car-accessible trip with minimal hiking and maximum connection to a beautiful place. Participants will tent camp and prepare shared meals in the bunkhouse.
Lahaina Cannery hosts St. Patrick’s Day celebration Tuesday
Lahaina Cannery will host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17 featuring live music from Logan Kalawaia and Friends and holiday-themed drink specials at the West Maui shopping center.
HECO 12 p.m. update: 111,000 still without power on Oʻahu, Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island
About 10,000 customers remain out in various areas as crews restored half of affected customers in parts of South and Upcountry Maui this morning. Crews rerouted service to about 4,000 South Maui customers who lost power due to a large sinkhole along S. Kīhei Road around 4:50 a.m. today.
Powerful kona storm brings warning level winds and flash flood risks; Flood Warning extended for Maui until 8 p.m., Molokaʻi until 8:30 p.m.
A powerful kona storm continues to hit Maui County, forcing widespread road closures from flooding, landslides, downed power lines and other infrastructure issues. The National Weather Service anticipates severe weather will last through Sunday for Maui County.
House passes Native Hawaiian affairs bills, sends measures to Senate
The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives advanced numerous bills relating to Native Hawaiian affairs that support housing, cultural preservation, and community support.
County of Maui kona storm recap – Saturday, March 14
Maui Fire Department conducted floodwater rescues overnight in South Maui; also last night, dozens of people, who are now at a shelter, were cut off in Hāna due to road washout. Over the last 14 hours, some areas received more than 20 inches of rain (Kula) and wind gusts more than 70 mph (Kaunakakai).
County Department of Water Supply advises residents to conserve water during ongoing kona storm
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply advises all residents and visitors to conserve water during the prolonged kona storm due to safety concerns related to potential power and electronic system disruptions. Non-essential water use should be limited until conditions improve.
Hawaiian Airlines transitions to self-service bag tag stations
Starting this month, self-service bag tag stations will help streamline the travel experience by cutting down lobby wait times and congestion.
Kona storm Maui photos – Saturday, March 14
The prolonged kona storm continues to impact Maui County with downed trees, flooding, erosion and downed power lines. Here’s a look at some of the photos and videos sent in from around the island.
MEO bus service suspended today due to hazardous road conditions
Maui Economic Opportunity will be suspending transportation services today, March 14, due to hazardous road conditions caused by the strong Kona storm overnight.
How to creatively spotlight Hawaiʻi’s rarest birds? Put them on press-on nails
In an unusual creative collaboration, Hawaiʻi small businesses ʻIwi Nails and Kahua ʻĀina have partnered with Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge to showcase and fund the conservation of the state’s endangered birds.
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What you need to know about the kona low Saturday on the Big Island: Flash flood warning canceled for North, South Kona
Radar indicates that heavy rain that was previously falling over the Kona slopes has decrease, so National Weather Service forecasters canceled the warning; flood watch for entire island continues.
Letter signed by Hirono, Schatz and 34 of their U.S. Senate colleagues demands immediate release of Title X funding
“Any gap in Title X funding could result in over 2 million patients losing access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes and increase sexually transmitted infections,” says a letter signed by Hawai'i U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, plus 34 of their Senate colleagues to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 14, 2026
A powerful kona storm will remain anchored northwest of the state producing periods of hazardous weather impacts across the Hawaiian Islands through the...
House advances state bill banning commercial aquarium fishing in Hawaiʻi County waters
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources said there already are measures in place to limit the harvesting of aquatic fish following a 2017 Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruling.
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply to host Fix a Leak Week events
The department is celebrating the 2026 installment of the special observance by helping customers learn how to identify and fix common household water leaks; events to be hosted in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, with chances for prizes.
Kauai News
What you need to know about the kona low Saturday on Kaua‘i: High surf advisory for south-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau canceled
Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Honolulu report surf along south-facing shores has decreased to below advisory criteria and will continue to gradually decline throughout tonight.
Vidinha Stadium is closed, reopening anticipated by fall 2026
The County of Kauaʻi is allowing the Kauaʻi Interscholastic Federation to gain limited access to the track for scheduled events, but no spectators are allowed.
Hirono, colleagues demand immediate release of Title X funding
“Any gap in Title X funding could result in over 2 million patients losing access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes and increase sexually transmitted infections,” says a letter signed by Hawai'i U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, plus 34 of their Senate colleagues to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
