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Illnesses Shut Trail in Hawaii

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1 year ago

September 6, 2024

Hawaii has shut down Kauai’s most popular trail after an outbreak of illnesses. Two dozen hikers who took to the Kalalau Trail have reported dealing with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea since Aug. 14, USA Today reports. One hiker was evacuated and another hospitalized. In addition, several visitors by boat to Kalalau reported becoming seriously ill. “This is a very concerning and rare occurrence, magnified by the extreme remote nature of the Kalalau Valley,” said a parks official. State officials suspect norovirus is to blame.

Norovirus is a highly contagious stomach bug spread through contaminated food or water. Those who have it can be contagious for two weeks after they feel better. Four enforcement officers are being stationed in Napili Coast State Wilderness Park to tell visitors it’s closed and check on the campers already there, per USA Today. The trail and its views of jagged cliffs and waterfalls, which can only be reached on foot or by boat, have been featured in films including Jurassic Park and Pirates of the Caribbean. Hikers work their way through five valleys to reach a cliffside beach on the Napili Coast. (More Hawaii stories.)

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Flash flood warning ongoing for Kauai, Oahu

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6 hours ago

February 21, 2026

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The National Weather Service issued the initial flash flood warning for Kauai and Oahu around 3 a.m.

Oahu

As of 8:13 a.m. the warning for Oahu has been extended until 1:13 p.m. according to the NWS.

Many windward and mauka roads on Oahu are overwhelmed with run off and flash flooding. According to the NWS, a gauge near Waiahole registered an instantaneous downpour equivalent to 8.43 inches per hour (dropping 1.31 inches in a matter of minutes).

Moanalua Stream is now at a record stage (over a ~15yr record). Significant flooding is expected in Mapunapuna, Fort Shafter, Moanalua Gardens, & Moanalua Valley properties.

Kauai

As of 8:41 a.m. the flash flood warning for Kauai has been extended until 12:11 p.m.

Road/Highway Closures

A major corridor is not accessible, as of 7:53 a.m. the Likelike Hwy. off-ramp from H-3 Kaneohe bound is closed due to heavy rain.

The NWS reported that due to flooding, Kuhio Highway near the Hanalei Bridge remains closed until further notice.

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Waipio Valley Road to close for geophysical survey

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18 hours ago

February 21, 2026

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Waipio Valley Road to close for geophysical survey

HAWAII ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) – A geophysical survey will close Waipio Valley Road to all traffic starting next week.

County of Hawaii officials said the road will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Waipio Valley lookout and the beach access road beginning on Tuesday and continuing through Friday.

The survey is part of the Waipio Valley Road Safety Improvement project and will look at subsurface conditions on the road.

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Hawaii Proposes Higher Tax for Luxury Homes

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1 day ago

February 20, 2026

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Hawaii Proposes Higher Tax for Luxury Homes

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