A website has launched to increase awareness about Ka Palupalu o Kanaloa, a critically endangered Hawaiian plant, highlighting its survival and conservation efforts.

The County of Kaua‘i announced holiday closures for Prince Kūhiō Day, affecting various services while maintaining refuse pick-up and The Kaua‘i Bus operations. Normal hours resume March 27.

The Honolulu Fire Department extinguished a fire in a Waianae home, with no injuries reported and an ongoing investigation.

Haleko Road in Līhu‘e will have partial closures for guardrail repairs until March 28 on weekdays, affecting traffic from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drivers should allow extra commute time.

Fugitive Christopher Lucrisia was killed in a shootout with Hawaii police following a three-day manhunt that began with him critically injuring an undercover officer during an earlier confrontation.

A 43-year-old man died snorkeling at Kaʻakaʻaniu Beach, Hawaii, with no foul play suspected. An autopsy is pending, and authorities urge caution at such unguarded beaches.

Heʻeia State Park's banquet hall in Oʻahu reopens with over 200 bookings for various events, managed by Halau Nohona Hawai‘i on a temporary permit.

Hawai‘i DOH alerts about possible listeria in MYY Trade Co. enoki mushrooms, advising customers to dispose of them and seek medical attention if symptoms develop.

Former Kamaka Hawaiʻi manager Frederick Kamaka, Jr. was sentenced for failing to file tax returns, with penalties including a $20,000 payment, community service, and supervision. The company paid its due taxes but faces further civil liabilities.

Hawaii DOH issued a NOVO to ABC Towing & Parts, LLC and JH Hawaii Property, LLC for illegally discharging water and lacking permits, fining them $55,000.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green launched TaxCutHawaii.org to help Hawaiians understand state income tax cuts, including a calculator and FAQs. The site assists with navigating the tax changes that aim to save families money through 2031.

Breezy conditions in Honolulu are expected to ease from Thursday with stable weather and limited showers, transitioning to potentially unsettled weather over the weekend.

Maui Police seek public assistance to locate 73-year-old Terry Moyer, missing since March 10; no signs of him at home, last seen March 5. He drives a blue 1993 Chevy Blazer, license MZC 434.