More pushback on county housing plan
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/23/hawaii-news/more-pushback-on-county-housing-plan/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
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As floodwaters recede, magnitude of Oahu storm damage comes into focus
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/23/hawaii-news/as-floodwaters-recede-magnitude-of-oahu-storm-damage-comes-into-focus/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Police Investigating Pedestrian Crash in Captain Cook
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a pedestrian crash that occurred in Captain Cook Sunday morning, March 22, 2026. At 8:38...
1 p.m. update: Hawaiian Electric restores power to 1,200 more customers on Oʻahu’s North Shore Tips for safely switching breakers on or off at your home
1 p.m. update: Hawaiian Electric restores power to 1,200 more customers on Oʻahu’s North Shore Tips for safely switching breakers...
Dog’s Bark Sets Off ‘Miracle’ Chain Of Events That Saves Man’s Life
Dog’s Bark Sets Off 'Miracle' Chain Of Events That Saves Man’s Life A man in Australia says he’s lucky to...
Lava buyout program winds down, helping many impacted by 2018 eruption in Puna move on
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/22/hawaii-news/lava-buyout-program-winds-down-helping-many-impacted-by-2018-eruption-in-puna-move-on/?WHT=b174067f7cb488d45ffa9464033e2eb1cd976fba
9 a.m. update: Hawaiian Electric to assess electrical infrastructure after flooding on Oʻahu’s North Shore
9 a.m. update: Hawaiian Electric to assess electrical infrastructure after flooding on Oʻahu’s North Shore Restoration continues on Maui, Hawaiʻi...
Contractor Sought to Operate Concession at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area
Contractor Sought to Operate Concession at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area The County of Hawai‘i has posted an Invitation for...
American Idol Singer Puts Music Dreams On Hold To Save His Son
American Idol Singer Puts Music Dreams On Hold To Save His Son A young Kentucky singer who recently appeared...
Hawaiʻi Governor Estimates Storm Damage Has Already Hit $1 Billion State and county officials are urging people to remain vigilant about storm risks as the state faces its second Kona low in a week.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/hawai%ca%bbi-governor-estimates-storm-damage-has-already-hit-1-billion/
Tax fairness promoted in bills would implement major changes
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/21/hawaii-news/tax-fairness-promoted-in-bills-would-implement-major-changes/
Council votes to expand ‘no parking’ area near Kahalu‘u Beach Park
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/21/hawaii-news/council-votes-to-expand-no-parking-area-near-kahaluu-beach-park/?WHT=c1726c7e64076f684e567ec67627b86483e3624c
Hawaiian Electric customers on Oʻahu’s North Shore to remain without power overnight Mandatory flood evacuation orders still in place
Hawaiian Electric customers on Oʻahu’s North Shore to remain without power overnight Mandatory flood evacuation orders still in place ...
HAWAI‘I AIRPORTS REMAIN OPEN AND OPERATIONAL
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is aware of national news stories reporting that small airports nationwide may...
GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES STATE CLOSURES FOR WORKERS ON O‘AHU DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER
GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES STATE CLOSURES FOR WORKERS ON O‘AHU DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today announced...
LANDOWNERS CAUTIONED ABOUT UNAUTHORIZED USE OF HEAVY MACHINERY IN STREAM CHANNELS
LANDOWNERS CAUTIONED ABOUT UNAUTHORIZED USE OF HEAVY MACHINERY IN STREAM CHANNELS HONOLULU – With severe storm conditions affecting parts...
9-Year-Old’s Empty Birthday Party Turns Into A Packed Celebration Thanks To Kind Strangers
9-Year-Old’s Empty Birthday Party Turns Into A Packed Celebration Thanks To Kind Strangers What began as a heartbreaking moment for...
‘Catastrophic’ North Shore Flooding Prompts Evacuation Alerts A local farmer said the water was “chest deep” in her Waialua pasture just days after the Kona low storm battered the area.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/catastrophic-north-shore-flooding-prompts-evacuation-alerts/
‘We’re Screwed’: Dole Did Little To Fix Dangerous Wahiawā Dam Hawaiʻi’s proposal to acquire the dam, and have taxpayers foot the bill for repairs, let the company off the hook.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/were-screwed-dole-did-little-to-fix-dangerous-wahiawa-dam/
Pahoa food drop draws large crowd — and plenty of aloha
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/20/hawaii-news/pahoa-food-drop-draws-large-crowd-and-plenty-of-aloha/
