Maui News Maui United Way names nonprofits to receive Act 310 funds
Maui News Upcountry shelter opened at 7 tonight at Hannibal Tavares Community Center
Powerful kona storm brings warning level winds and flash flood risks; Flood Watch continues for Maui County
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... March 14, 2026 · 12:15pm
Clearing transportation facilities following storms, ensuring bridge safety
HDOT has received concerns regarding the ‘Ῑao Stream (Wailuku River) Bridge and would like to reassure Central Maui residents that the bridge has been inspected and cleared. The crack on the bridge is...Maui News Drinking water tanks positioned in Upper Kula due to waterline break from kona storm
Maui News Evacuation Warning, advisory for certain Lahaina neighborhoods due to flooding
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Maui United Way names nonprofits to receive Act 310 funds
Maui United Way announced five local nonprofits will receive state Hawaiʻi Act 310 funds to maintain food and shelter services following a drop in federal emergency funding for rural communities.
Clearing transportation facilities following storms, ensuring bridge safety
HDOT has received concerns regarding the ‘Ῑao Stream (Wailuku River) Bridge and would like to reassure Central Maui residents that the bridge has been inspected and cleared. The crack on the bridge is related to the bridge deck joints and was recorded on the bridge’s 2024 inspection. Bridge deck joints allow for regular expansion of the deck as the bridge heats and cools.
Upcountry shelter opened at 7 tonight at Hannibal Tavares Community Center
An Upcountry shelter was opened at 7 tonight at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
Drinking water tanks positioned in Upper Kula due to waterline break from kona storm
County of Maui Department of Water Supply deployed water buffalos (drinking water tanks) in several parts of Upper Kula today, March 14, 2026, after a mainline break impacted area water service.
Evacuation Warning, advisory for certain Lahaina neighborhoods due to flooding
Both an evacuation warning and an evacuation advisory have been issued at 6 p.m. today, March 14, 2026, for Wahikuli and Leialiʻi areas below Ka Laʻi Ola in Lahaina due to fast-moving floodwaters from nearby retention basins nearing capacity, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). Warnings and advisories are not mandatory evacuation orders.
Maui Health hosts free community seminar on brain health and healthy aging, March 18
Maui Health will host a free community seminar, “Building Brain Healthy Habits: Ingredients for Healthy Aging,” on Wednesday, March 18, at the Maui Memorial Medical Center Auditorium. Two sessions will be offered to accommodate schedules: 12–1 p.m. and 6–7 p.m.
Kula Hospital Emergency Department temporarily closed
Due to unsafe facility conditions caused by severe weather, the Kula Hospital Emergency Department is temporarily closed.
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 9 p.m. update: 86,000 still without power on Oʻahu, Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island
About 7,300 customers, or 10% of total customers, remain out in various areas, including Upcountry, South, and East Maui. Crews restored more than half of the 20,000 customers impacted by the storm across the county throughout the day. Damage assessments and potential repairs are being stalled due to flash flooding, downed trees, and road closures like the one caused by a massive sinkhole in South Maui.
Powerful kona storm brings warning level winds and flash flood risks; Flood Watch continues for Maui County
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.
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Salvation Army mobilizes emergency services in response to powerful kona low
Organization and its volunteers deliver more than 600 meals to impacted residents and first responders throughout the state.
Police to host HI-PAL free movie night in Waikōloa with showing of ‘Dog Man’
The featured movie "Dog Man" will be shown from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 18 in the cafeteria at Waikōloa Elementary and Middle School.
What you need to know about the kona low Sunday on Big Island: Several roads remain shuttered; flash flood warning extended
Hawaiʻi County officials said residents should continue to avoid all unnecessary travel as significant risks of flash flooding and strong, locally damaging winds; they later asked — and urged — people to shelter at home for safety reasons and allow response crews work safely on cleanup efforts without having to worry about anything — or anyone — else.
What you need to know about the kona low Saturday on the Big Island: Entire island now under flash flood warning; spots on Ali‘i Drive added to growing list of road closures
Radar indicated at 9:13 p.m. heavy rain over all of the Big Island, falling at 1 to 3 inches per hour; several stream gauges remain above flood warning thresholds islandwide, and life-threatening flash flooding was ongoing, with reports of highway closures and flooding in local communities.
Kauai News
What you need to know about the kona low Sunday on Kaua‘i: Most Kaua‘i Island Utility Co-op members experiencing outage restored
The only weather-related advisory still in effect for the Garden Isle after it weathered the powerful kona low is a wind advisory for the east, west and mountain areas of the island that runs until 6 p.m. today.
New study on Kauaʻi finds surge in road deaths for Hawaiʻi’s state bird, the nēnē
A new research initiative on Kauaʻi’s west side has uncovered a disturbing rise in vehicle-related deaths of endangered nēnē along a 5-mile stretch of Kaumualiʻi Highway.
Kauaʻi middle schoolers tour Pacific Missile Range Facility to learn about available careers
Waimea Canyon Middle School students experienced a behind the scenes view of careers at the military facility and gained insight into the skills and education needed for these professions.
