Wahiawa Dam is at imminent risk of failure
In a 1:03 p.m. update, the City and County of Honolulu stated through its HNL Alert system that the Wahiawa Dam has not failed but remains at risk of causing potential life-threatening flooding of downstream areas. Rain is expected to be light but intensify over the next few hours. The...
Flood-prone Kīhei Crossroads for sale as its popular businesses remain closed from latest storm
Last Sunday, as flood waters receded from the Kona low storm, a “for sale” sign stood in thick mud in front of the popular North Kīhei strip shopping center, which is home to Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice, the Sugar Beach Shop, Farmer’s Market Maui, a gift shop and an ABC Store.
⚠️ Wastewater Spill Reported at Kāneʻohe Tunnel Facility
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services is responding to a wastewater spill at the Kāneʻohe Tunnel Influent Facility following heavy rain on March 20, 2026. Around 2:00 p.m., high inflow and infiltration caused two manholes to overflow into Kawa Stream. Crews are on-site monitoring and...
Weekend Island Weather | More rain moving into Oahu as flood warnings remain in...
More rain is moving into Oahu as flood warnings remain in effect through tomorrow. Flood risks remain high statewide as another wave of showers develops. Oahu and Maui County are expected to see the heaviest rain through the weekend.
Flood emergency continues as shelters fill across Central Oahu
Flooding continues across Oahu as families evacuate and seek shelter in Central Oahu. Volunteers at churches and shelters are working around the clock to support evacuees, while concerns remain over rising water levels near Lake Wilson.
Storm didn’t stop tourists, locals from enjoying Waikiki despite ponding
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Heavy rain brought flooding to parts of Waikiki, with the Ala Wai Canal reaching higher water levels than usual after a storm. The canal showed brown water and debris. Rain fell on and off throughout the day in the tourist district, with pockets of heavy downpours. Near...
HECO 8:30 p.m. update, March 20: Electric customers on Oʻahu’s North Shore to remain...
For the safety of customers and the public, Hawaiian Electric cannot re-energize electric circuits serving the North Shore of Oʻahu until after mandatory flood evacuation orders are lifted. This means about 4,200 customers in the area will remain without power at least overnight. Once the evacuation order is lifted,...
A look at Hawaiʻi’s struggle with tech, innovation: New Report
Scroll, swipe, repeat. New ideas shape daily life, yet Hawaiʻi lags behind much of the nation in building them as seen in a new report that shows Hawaiʻi is struggling to keep pace in innovation
35-year-old Kaua‘i man killed in early morning two-vehicle traffic crash in Kōloa
A 35-year-old man was killed and a 33-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle traffic crash early Friday morning, March 20, on Maluhia Road in Kōloa. Both are Kaua‘i residents. The man was identified as Brandon Nakahiki, who has no permanent address on the island, and died...
‘Please help us:’ Waimanalo residents brace for impact of Kona Low 2.0
Residents of Waimanalo, Hawaii are dealing with their second flood in two weeks due to Kona Low 2.0, leaving the nonprofit homeless community camp, Hui Mahiai Aina, with wet pathways and in need of help.

















