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Statewide

Wet-weather cleanup and relief remain a common thread across the islands, with Hawaiʻi residents still seeing fallout from the recent Kona low systems and related emergency actions. On the Big Island, the reopening of the Tephra Information Center in Volcano points to ongoing cleanup needs after eruption episode 44, while mortgage relief tied to the federal disaster proclamation is now available for storm-impacted homeowners statewide. Maui also has a similar recovery angle, with state mortgage relief guidance and a brief Wailuku outage that was later restored. Beyond the weather and recovery news, island communities are also focused on practical day-to-day issues, from trash delays in Kauaʻi to emergency department registration changes at Maui Memorial and a broad slate of community, culture, and education coverage.

Maui

Maui’s most immediate public-service items are the Maui Memorial Medical Center emergency department registration change and the Wailuku power outage, which was later restored. The island is also dealing with longer-tail storm recovery, as mortgage relief may be available to homeowners affected by the Kona low storms. Alongside that, MauiNow.com is tracking surf conditions, MIL surfing results, and a few community and conservation items, including the Ahupuaʻa Stewards Program and the Earth Day Expo at Four Seasons Resort Maui.

Big Island

The Big Island is still working through the aftermath of the Kona low storms and recent volcanic activity. Mortgage relief tied to the federal disaster proclamation is one of the clearest practical developments for homeowners, while weather alerts were canceled after conditions improved. In Volcano, the Tephra Information Center has reopened to help residents with cleanup information after eruption episode 44. BigIslandNow.com is also carrying the daily weather forecast and surf outlook, plus a few community notes including UH Giving Day fundraising and Hawaiʻi Energy appliance distributions.

Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi’s main immediate issues are weather, surf, and a local service disruption. Forecasts for April 14 point to clouds and showers, while the surf outlook shows higher north-facing surf than on the south and east shores. KauaiNowNews.com is also reporting a wanted Princeville man, trash pickup delays in Kapaʻa, Wailua Homesteads and Kalāheo, and Gov. Green’s appointment of Michael Ratcliffe to House District 28.

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