Dozens of acres of homes and farmland flooded in Waialua
"I just heard one loud boom, and I when look outside and I was wondering oh what is that noise."
Heavy rain, high winds downs trees, causes power outages, impact western part of Skyline...
Hawaiian Electric is working to restore power across Oahu, and the city says it's impacting the western part of Skyline service.
Hawaii Kona storm leaves 100,000+ without power amid flood alerts
A slow-moving Kona low-pressure system affected Hawaii during the week of March 10, 2026, prompting widespread flood alerts and emergency preparations. Governor Green issued two emergency proclamations as the event unfolded, while state agencies coordinated resources for vulnerable populations across the island...
H-1 Tragedy Before Dawn: 63-Year-Old Driver Dies Near Makiki Off-Ramp
A 63-year-old man died after a single-vehicle crash on the H-1 Freeway in Makiki early Sunday morning, according to Honolulu police. Shortly after 4 a.m., the car struck the center concrete median, then continued on and collided with a wall at the Vineyard Boulevard off-ramp at about 4:18 a.m. The driver was taken to...
Man, 63, killed in Makiki crash: HPD
A man is dead following a single motor vehicle collision in the Makiki area early Sunday morning.
Firefighters rescue 9 people and a dog from rising stream in Kaimuki
KAIMUKI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Honolulu firefighters rescued two groups of people including one dog who were all trapped by the Manoa-Palolo Stream late Friday morning. The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 11:34 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, about a rescue involving two separate groups of...
Costco to open sprawling 40-pump gas station under $13.5m ‘connectivity’ plan and upgrade will...
COSTCO’S foray into standalone gas stations is set to continue with a major investment. The bulk retailer is set to construct a gas station with 40 total pumps costing more than $13million as it aims to keep fuel costs low. The 20-island, 40-pump standalone station is set to come...
Kailua homes flooded with sewage after heavy storm
KAILUA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Residents along the Windward side of Oahu are beginning the difficult process of assessing damage and cleaning up after a powerful storm brought heavy rain and flooding to the area. In Kailua, homes near Kailua Beach Park were left dealing with more than just stormwater....
Hawaii County, HI – Traffic Alert: Flooding Closes Highway 11 at Mile Markers 50–51
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Hawaii County, HI – Flooding closed a stretch of Highway 11 in Hawaii County Saturday afternoon, halting travel. According to the National Weather Service Honolulu and Central Pacific Hurricane Center,...
Honolulu Festival announces schedule changes, continues to monitor conditions
The Waikiki Grand Parade on Kalakaua Avenue and the Nagaoka Fireworks Show planned for Sunday have been canceled.
