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A flood advisory is in effect across Maui until 11 a.m. HST; officials warn of ponding, rising streams and impassable low-water crossings.
A Flood Advisory for Oʻahu runs through 8:45 a.m. HST on Sunday as heavy showers sweep the southeast half of the island. Officials warn of rapid runoff and ponding on low roads.
A flood advisory for Molokaʻi runs through 7:00 a.m. HST Saturday as heavy rain raises streams and threatens low‑water crossings. Officials urge caution on low‑lying roads.
Politics & Govt in ...
Eric Yeaman, a Honolulu finance executive with Big Island roots, was appointed to the Kamehameha Schools board by a probate court order. His return comes as the trust faces legal and land‑management challenges.
Honolulu bought land across from Shark's Cove for about $24.6M to build a North Shore first‑responder hub that will colocate lifeguards and an ambulance unit.
HNL Alert warns of dangerous flash flooding across Oʻahu; officials urge residents to move to higher ground and avoid flooded roads. Monitor official updates.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Chuck Norris, 86, was hospitalized on Kauai after a medical emergency; TMZ reports he is in good spirits while details remain scarce.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Honolulu police detained several people after reports of gunfire near William Henry Road in Kaneohe; investigators say charges are pending and are asking the public for tips.
The Navy began ventilating Tank 12 at the Red Hill fuel complex on March 18, 2026; officials say nine air monitors and DOH trigger levels will guide operations. EPA signed off on a 2026 engagement plan that maps public meetings and data access.
A 67-year-old property manager was stabbed in Waipahu and a 50-year-old woman was arrested; Honolulu police have opened an attempted-murder investigation.
A 30-year-old was arrested after a Saturday night Waikīkī store robbery; prosecutors charged him with first-degree robbery and set bail at $100,000.
Seven swimmers were pulled from a rip current off Nanakuli Monday night; four, including a 12-year-old, were checked by EMS after lifeguards and a bodyboarder helped. Officials warn to avoid swimming near river mouths during runoff.
A powerful kona storm forced a Waimanalo farmer to free roughly 500 animals after pens failed. Neighbors, the University of Hawaiʻi and a fundraiser are helping with rescues and repairs.
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