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Statewide

A major weather-and-preparedness thread runs through the day’s coverage: a powerful Molucca Sea earthquake prompted no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi, while Maui and Kauaʻi both carried the same reassurance from tsunami-related reporting and related alerts. Heavy March rainfall also remains a statewide concern, with historic flooding tied to 2 trillion gallons of water and the same flooding pattern noted on Kauaʻi. On the economic side, Hawaiian Electric is warning of higher bills across the islands as global oil prices rise, adding pressure to households already dealing with storm recovery and higher basic costs. Community resilience is another clear theme, from wildfire mitigation grants and nonprofit volunteer appeals to food assistance deadlines and local safety planning.

Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi’s main immediate story is the same Molucca Sea earthquake, which officials say poses no tsunami threat to the islands. The county is also moving ahead with a workshop for its Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, a useful sign that local leaders are still focused on long-term public safety planning. On the practical side, lane closures in Poʻipū and the day’s weather and surf forecasts are the main day-to-day items, while the OHA food entrepreneur program offers a business-development opportunity. Kauaʻi also shares in the broader statewide themes of historic March flooding and the LGBTQ+ Commission recognition.

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