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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.

Maui

Maui’s biggest public-safety note is Tsunami Awareness Month, which county emergency managers are using to push year-round readiness. The island is also watching higher electric bills tied to rising oil prices and a water system breakdown in Wailuku that has left farmers without water, both of which speak to basic infrastructure strain. At the same time, the Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center’s new effort on vessel groundings points to ongoing concern for coral reefs, while Kanu Hawaiʻi’s volunteer appeal and Maui Food Bank’s leadership transition underscore the pressure on local nonprofits. For a lighter note, Grand Wailea and Hāna-Maui Resort are both rolling out Easter dining events.

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