Honolulu Local News – Monday, March 16th, 2026

Happy Honolulu

Monday, March 16th, 2026

Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Residents at Naniwa Gardens have lacked power, water, and elevator service since Friday when stormy weather triggered outages on Hawaii Kai+ repair crews are working to restore utilities, though it may take several days to complete fixes. Hawaii News Now

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ A Kailua home on Kawailoa Road was flooded on Friday when heavy rains and a burst drain led to raw sewage spilling onto the property — City and County crews cleared a lane turned into a small lake on Sunday while the family began cleanup ahead of insurance decisions. Hawaii News Now

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Ryan Kuniyuki, senior VP and director of corporate banking at Bank of Hawaiʻi, draws on 15 years of experience (including a role at HSBC in Taiwan) to build client relationships and create opportunities. He supports community programs like the Boys and Girls Club that serve many keiki from low-income families. Hawaii Business

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Counties are asking residents and businesses to report any storm damage from the recent kona storm; officials say cleanup efforts and hazard assessments are underway in affected areas. Hawaii News Now

HEALTH NEWS

➤ DOH warns residents of a recall for Costco’s Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze (linked to potential Salmonella) sold chilled in black-and-clear plastic containers with sell-by dates from Mar. 5 to today; Costco stores in Hawaii are removing the product and offering refunds. Hawaii News Now

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Hawaii, seeded 13th in the West Region, will face Arkansas (SEC champion) in the NCAA Tournament opener on Thursday in Portland. The Rainbow Warriors earned the title with a win on Saturday in Henderson. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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