Top headlines from across Hawaiʻi
Moderate easterly trade winds will focus rainfall over windward areas of all islands Saturday, May 16, as chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms continues to diminish while…
The new law, that goes into effect next year, establishes new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i…
The lane closure is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m for construction activities related to the rehabilitation of a sewage pump station.
Weather and public safety remain the clearest statewide themes, with the recent unstable air mass still producing heavy rain in spots even as the broader flood watch was canceled; Kauaʻi saw nearly 6 inches in one area, while the Big Island and Maui also dealt with lingering showers and storm cleanup concerns. On the transportation side, island readers are being asked to plan around closures and lane work, from Honoapiʻilani Highway guardrail work in Maui to Pāpalōa Road construction in Wailuā and Pololū Trail maintenance on Hawaiʻi Island. Political deadlines are also front and center, with June 2 filing deadlines for 2026 candidates drawing near and a new law limiting corporate political spending now on the books. Maui’s Lahaina rebuilding work continues to evolve, including new procedures for factory-built housing in the burn zone and paid parking resuming at the Baldwin Home lot, while the Big Island is also dealing with serious traffic safety news after a fatal collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway and a hit-and-run death near Keaʻau.
Kauaʻi is dealing with the aftereffects of a very wet system, with nearly 6 inches of rain reported in one area even as the statewide flood watch was lifted. The island also has multiple access and maintenance disruptions to watch, including a closure on Ke Ala Hele Makālae in Kapaʻa and an intermittent lane closure on Pāpalōa Road in Wailuā. Political deadlines are on the calendar too, with June 2 filing for 2026 candidates and the new corporate political spending law both relevant statewide. For readers planning ahead, Kauaʻi’s weather and surf forecast point to another unsettled weekend, while a USPS reminder about mailbox upkeep is a smaller but practical note for households.
Transforming everyday commutes: Skyline riders to support Hawaiʻi’s youth on Great Futures Day
A ride on Honolulu’s Skyline rail means more than just getting from Point A to Point B this month — it will help shape the future of Hawaiʻi’s youth. Every Skyline ride May 18…
Filing deadline for Hawaiʻi candidates running for public office in 2026 is June 2
Candidates in Hawaiʻi who want to appear on the 2026 ballot for public office must file nomination papers by 4:30 p.m. on June 2. Prospective candidates are encouraged to review…
Nearly 6 inches of rain falls on part of Kaua‘i as first very unstable air of season moves over state
A flood watch previously in effect for the entire state was canceled shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday, May 16, as widespread flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat to the…
US Postal Service urges customers to include fixing mailboxes during spring cleaning
Maui mailboxes. File photo by Wendy Osher. During Mailbox Improvement Week, which runs May 18 to 24, the United States Postal Service is reminding customers everywhere to inspect…
New law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi takes effect in July 2027
Gov. Josh Green hosts the Western Governors’ Association Policy Forum on disaster management and recovery. PC: WGA (4.20.26) Gov. Josh Green signed Act 011 that establishes new…
Volcano Watch: Scientists reveal how they are predicting lava episodes at Kīlauea
Editor’s Note: This Volcano Watch was written by research geophysicist Ingrid Johanson with Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Over the past month, the frequency of fountaining events…
One-lane, intermittent closure set Tuesday for Pāpalōa Road in Wailuā
One-lane, intermittent closure is scheduled for Pāpalōa Road. A one-lane intermittent closure of Pāpalōa Road in Wailua is scheduled for construction activities related to the…
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 16, 2026
Photo Credit: Pascal Debrunner West Kaua’i Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows around 71 near…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 16, 2026
Shores Tonight Saturday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 5-7 4-6 3-5 3-5 West Facing 3-5 2-4 2-4 2-4 South Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 East Facing 3-5 3-5 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather…
Debris closes portion of Ke Ala Hele Makālae in Kapa‘a
The Department of Parks and Recreation has closed a portion of Ke Ala Hele Makālae, from Keālia Beach to Palikū Beach in Kapaʻa, until further notice. The closure is necessary to…
