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The County of Maui's Kepaniwai Park and the State of Hawaiʻi's ʻĪao Valley State Monument are closed due to the severe weather forecast. Signs are posted below Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, blocking access for entry. March 12, 2026 · 05:22am
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Hirono, Murray, King lead colleagues in demanding HHS release Title X funding
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined colleagues in sending a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., demanding that HHS take immediate action to protect Americans’ uninterrupted access to comprehensive family planning and services by awarding a one-year full funding extension for all current Title X grantees.
5 Molokai schools closed today due to flooding
Molokai High, Molokai Middle, Kaunakakai Elementary, Kilohana Elementary and Maunaloa Elementary on Molokai will be closed today, March 12, due to flooded roads affecting safe access to the campuses. The schools are notifying staff and students’ families.
Hawaiʻi House adopts criminal justice reform bills
The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted bills to modernize and strengthen the state’s criminal justice system. Developed by the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, the measures focus on increasing fairness, ensuring law enforcement is qualified and well trained, improving transparency and data collection, and promoting better outcomes for individuals and communities.
Hawai‘i Community Lending announces board officers and new executive leadership team
Native CDFI and nonprofit mortgage lender Hawai‘i Community Lending announced today its board officers and new executive leadership team, including internal promotions as well as new hires. With a depth of experience and resources that extend beyond business into a well of cultural strength, HCL’s people are prepared to bring real solutions to Hawai‘i’s housing crisis.
Weather impacts from kona storm persist with strong winds in the forecast
The County of Maui’s Kepaniwai Park and the State of Hawaiʻi’s ʻĪao Valley State Monument are closed due to the severe weather forecast. Signs are posted below Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, blocking access for entry.
Circus Lolo tickets available now: A kamaʻāina circus at kamaʻāina prices
Low Gravity, a Maui nonprofit dedicated to inspiring joy and fulfillment through creative experiences, announced that tickets are officially on sale for the return of its whimsical production, Circus Lolo – a life-size, live-action cartoon circus parody.
Grand Wailea’s Kilolani Spa celebrates 2nd Anniversary with sound healing, skincare
The Kilolani Spa at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is celebrating its second anniversary this month, honoring the Kilolani or ancient Hawaiian stargazers who looked to the skies to navigate their course.
UH study: Outrigger canoe paddling provides lifelong health and culture
The study found paddling connects people to their health, ancestors, environment and sense of purpose.
Hawaiʻi Energy distributes more than 100 energy-efficient appliances to Lānaʻi homes
Hawaiʻi Energy, the state’s energy conservation program, distributed 132 new energy-efficient refrigerators and freezers to Lānaʻi households today through its Appliance Trade-Up Program.
House Finance Committee approves state budget
The $10 billion budget prioritizes investments that support local families, strengthen essential public services, and build long-term resilience for Hawaiʻi’s communities. Funding is directed toward critical areas including health and human services, environmental stewardship, disaster preparedness, public safety, and education.
Hawaiian Electric 2025 renewable portfolio standard hits 37% amid spike in electricity use
Hawaiian Electric achieved a 37% consolidated renewable portfolio standard in 2025, marking progress toward the 2030 RPS milestone of 40% — even as the company’s electricity demand grew at the highest rate in over 20 years.
Travel Advisory issued for Hawaiʻi airports amid severe weather
A travel advisory has been issued for Hawaiʻi Airports as severe weather conditions persist statewide. The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises travelers to arrive at the airport at least three hours prior to their scheduled departure time for transpacific flights and at least 90 minutes prior to scheduled departure time for interisland flights.
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Still time to register to attend free financial planning workshop in person or via Zoom
The workshop is from 1 to 4 p.m. today (March 12) at Hilo Food Hub on Kalanianaʻole Street, with Brett Carey of We Make HI as featured presenter.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 13-19: Plenty of fun, but check before you go because of brewing storm
We bring you this week's top 10 with one caveat: this week's top 10 remained as scheduled Wednesday afternoon; however, a powerful kona low could end up crashing the party.
2001 masterpiece ‘Crossroads’ by legendary Hawaiian supergroup Nā ‘Ōiwi to debut on all major music streaming platforms
Featuring the late Dennis Kamakahi, this intergenerational masterpiece finally arrives March 13 — for the first time since its original release — on all major digital platforms.
Hawaiʻi County encourages public to prep now for impacts from incoming kona low
National Weather Service issued a flood watch in effect through Saturday afternoon (March 14) for Hawaiʻi Island as conditions are expected to become favorable; the storm could even produce brief and weak tornadoes in addition to isolated severe thunderstorms.
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New Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services online training for mandated reporters now available
Mandated reporters play a vital role in safeguarding children and at-risk people; the new online program is a comprehensive and accessible resource designed to ensure people required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect have the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out this critical responsibility.
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorms continue moving over leeward, windward and Kaua‘i Channel waters
National Weather Service extended special marine warning for Kaua'i waters until 6:45 a.m. today (March 12) as an area of severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts is centered about 34.5 miles southeast of Poʻipū.
Kaua‘i 4-year-old Seeley Borges proves ‘you can make it through anything’
Seeley, Hawai‘i’s 2026 Children's Miracle Network Champion for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, was a newborn when she was diagnosed with an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer and having to endure a treatment regimen that would have tested even the toughest adult to save her life.







