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The Hawaiʻi Department of Education reports that school will reopen on Wednesday on Maui and Molokaʻi; but storm impacted school closures continue at select campuses on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island.

Hawaiian Electric is alerting customers to a string of scams mostly targeting businesses on Oʻahu and Maui that are likely connected, including an incident last week involving a man who approached the front desk of a Waikīkī hotel and warned that power would be shut off within an hour if payment was not made by calling “Hawaiian Electric.”

The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity announced the establishment of the Emergency Farmer Relief Program for farmers and ranchers statewide who were impacted by the recent storm systems – Kona Low 1 and Kona Low 2. Farms, ranches and businesses may apply to receive a one-time grant of $1,500 to address immediate needs resulting from the storm. A total of $500,000 has been authorized for this emergency grant program from DAB restricted funds. 

Convened by the Hawaiʻi Coordination Cell, 150 participants gathered to discuss community concerns on military lease renewals, emphasizing the impacts to the environment and culture.

State lawmakers bluntly rebuked the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office after the agency admitted a $1 billion calculation error in a study promoting liquefied natural gas imports.

The Maui Food Bank is coordinating with local partner agencies and the Maui Emergency Management Agency to support mass feeding efforts on Molokaʻi following recent severe weather impacts.

Regular exercise helps improve circulation and blood flow to the brain, while a heart-healthy diet—such as Mediterranean-style meals with vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats—supports overall brain health. Getting enough sleep is also important; those seven to nine hours allow the brain time to clean, repair and reset.

Gov. Josh Green has submitted a formal request to the President of the United States for a Major Disaster Declaration to support statewide recovery efforts, following two consecutive kona low storm systems that caused widespread damage across Hawaiʻi.

Several County of Maui parks and recreation facilities remain closed today, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, following assessments of damage in storm-impacted areas, according to the County Department of Parks and Recreation.

Maui Economic Development Board’s STEMworks™ program is expanding its summer internship programs with the new Healthcare Student Placement Program from June 9 – July 17, 2026. This paid job shadowing opportunity in healthcare is exclusively for Maui County students.

FEMA has approved $5.7 million in funding to support state-managed recovery programs as a result of the 2023 Hawaiʻi wildfires. These funds directly support individuals, families and communities by addressing some of their most urgent needs after a disaster. 

Local tenants and landlords are invited to attend a Renters’ Rights Training on Wednesday, April 1, from 5-7 p.m. This free event will provide residents with vital information geared towards housing stability, strategies for addressing housing issues, and resources for navigating landlord-tenant challenges.

The Maui Police Department, in coordination with local mortuaries and healthcare partner, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating next of kin for several deceased individuals within Maui County. These individuals remain unclaimed and are currently under the custody of the respective agencies listed below.

The Maui Planning Commission called for an environmental impact review for the proposed 1,608-unit Hoʻonani Village development in Puʻunēnē, and developers have delivered a draft study with public comments due May 7. The state Office of Planning and Sustainable Development published the three-volume document Monday, initiating a 45-day public review period for the project planned […]

The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Maui until 10:30 a.m. At 7:16 a.m., radar showed heavy rain over east Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The heaviest rain is falling over the Kaupō area. Additional heavy showers are expected through the morning. Flash flooding is ongoing.

The donation drive will take place on Wednesday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kahului Shopping Center parking lot (next to Burger King). Community members are encouraged to drop off much-needed supplies and volunteer their time to help collect, sort, and prepare donations for transport to Molokaʻi.

Mayor Richard Bissen will hold community meetings for residents of Upcountry, ʻĪao Valley, South Maui, Lahaina and Molokaʻi to discuss impacts of the recent kona storms in those areas.

Due to the severe weather that continues to impact the State, several public library locations will be closed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Hawaiian Electric crews are continuing inspections and repairs in flooded areas of Oʻahu. In some North Shore neighborhoods, crews have seen stains or lines on homes that show how high the floodwaters rose.

More schools were added to the closure list following continued storm impacts from the recent kona low.