News ‘He Gave Everything To Save Nothing’: Firefighter’s Family Wants Change Pending lawsuit says supervisor sent young Maui firefighter into a raging flood without safety gear, leading him to be sucked into a drain. March 17, 2026 0 ‘He Gave Everything To Save Nothing’: Firefighter’s Family Wants Change Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... What do you feel about this? 0% Love 0% Funny 0% Wow 0% Sad 0% Angry Post navigation Previous: The Big Island got hit from two directions. Kilauea was erupting, and the storm was moving in. Tephra fell in and around Volcano, with reports of up to 6 inches in Volcano Village and nearby areas. Highway 11 had to be closed for clearing equipment and debris. Visitors and residents who thought they were dealing with one problem were suddenly facing multiple problems. It was a Kona storm layered on the heels of an active eruption, road closures, and park-area disruption, which is the best way to understand what happened on the Big Island. Visitors usually think one risk at a time, but Hawaii stacked them up this week. Rain is one issue. Fierce wind is another. Closed highways are another. Volcanic fallout is another. Put them together, and a Big Island vacation in particular can turn into something very different from the version people thought they bought.Next: Neighbor Islands Could See A Rare Political Win In The Legislature Bills primarily serving Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties often struggle to gain traction, but a major housing bill has promise. Related Stories News GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED STATEWIDE IN HONOR OF FORMER GOVERNOR GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI April 20, 2026 0 News ‘They Made Us Feel Like Royalty’: Tornado Forces Joyful Merging Of Wedding And Volleyball Tournament April 20, 2026 0 News Confusing Donation Drops Run By For-Profits Targeted By Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Advocates say the measure will protect people from mistakenly thinking they’re donating to charities. April 20, 2026 0 News UH Ballroom Dance Club scores three-peat at the National Collegiate Championships April 20, 2026 0 News ‘We’re trying to build a resilient, sustainable food system’: The Food Basket makes progress on new Hilo campus April 20, 2026 0 News In The Middle Of NYC, A Tiny Bird Is Creating Big Moments Of Joy April 19, 2026 0 News Now Is The Time To Scuttle The Jones Act The reality for everyone in Hawaiʻi is this shipping law stifles competition and inflates prices. April 19, 2026 0 News ‘We’re ready to go’: After 8 long years, lower Puna residents are eager to drive home April 19, 2026 0 Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Δ