The Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities will bring about 500 advocates to the State Capitol on March 4 for civic training, mock hearings and meetings with lawmakers.

The 15th annual Maui 5K returns to Māʻalaea next Sunday, raising funds for Maui County schools. New youth pricing and packet pickup details are in place.

An oceanfront 12‑court pickleball complex is coming to Kāʻanapali at the Hyatt Regency Maui, offering drop‑in play, lessons, leagues and group events. The resort will provide guest day passes.

Flood Watch in effect through this afternoon with scattered thunderstorms and heavy downpours possible. High Surf Warning affects north and east shores; avoid flood‑prone areas.

HIEMA says no tsunami threat after a deep offshore quake near Borneo; seismic readings put the event in the high‑6s with an unusually deep focus.

USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program is being shortened, forcing Hawaii growers to accelerate certification work before an accelerated September deadline. Local mentors say the timeline risks slowing new organic supply.

A Flood Advisory covered Maui on Saturday, Feb. 21; officials warned of ponding on roads and rising streams through 9 PM HST. Residents were urged to avoid flood‑prone areas.

Community groups and Lahaina businesses have asked the Hawaii Supreme Court to dismiss an insurers' appeal that is holding up roughly $4 billion in wildfire settlement payments.

A last-second tip and overtime surge lifted Hawaii past UCSB 78-75 on the night AC Carter's jersey was retired.

A 3-year-old girl died after being struck by a reversing car in a Waikoloa parking lot on Feb. 20; authorities are investigating.

A High Wind Warning covers Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa through 6 p.m. HST with 50–60 mph winds and gusts to 70 mph, officials warn. Summit travel should be postponed.

Scattered showers Sunday with highs near 79°F. Heavier rain and rising surf may arrive late Sunday into Monday.

Heavy rain at the Ahuimanu Preliminary Treatment Facility caused a wastewater overflow into Ahuimanu Stream. Officials say the Department of Health has been notified and testing is under way.