The state reports 1,561 new COVID cases and three additional deaths.
The Navy has until 5 p.m. today to contest the recommendation to shut down the Red Hill fuel storage facility.
The head of the World Health Organization is worried about the Omicron and Delta variants combining. 

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<li>The state reports 1,561 new COVID cases and three additional deaths.</li>
<li>The Navy has until 5 p.m. today to contest the recommendation to shut down the Red Hill fuel storage facility.</li>
<li>The head of the World Health Organization is worried about the Omicron and Delta variants combining.&nbsp;</li>
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HNN News Brief (Dec. 29, 2021)

Breaking news this morning, as catastrophic flooding is happening right now on Oahu's North Shore. Residents in Waialua and Haleiwa are being urged to evacuate now, as the water continues to rise. We're also tracking the dam at the Wahiawa Reservoir, which is now over the 84-foot threshold.

Breaking news this morning, as catastrophic flooding is happening right now on Oahu's North Shore. Residents in Waialua and Haleiwa are being urged to evacuate now, as the water continues to rise. We're also tracking the dam at the Wahiawa Reservoir, which is now over the 84-foot threshold.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (March 20, 2026)

Hundreds of Hawaii Island residents are now going on nearly a full week without power. Days after dangerous floods forced evacuations, the Waialua community is bracing for another stretch of heavy rain. And the trial started today for the attempted murder case of a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife. 

Hundreds of Hawaii Island residents are now going on nearly a full week without power. Days after dangerous floods forced evacuations, the Waialua community is bracing for another stretch of heavy rain. And the trial started today for the attempted murder case of a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (March 19, 2026)

The attempted murder trial is underway for the Maui doctor accused of trying to push his wife off a cliff at Oahu's Pali Lookout trail nearly one year ago. Mayor Blangiardi delivered his state of the city address last night, where he outlined his administration's accomplishments and touched on plans to stem a population drain on Oahu. And there are new warnings at Waimea Bay, where state crews are working to shore up a landslide as drivers face delays on the highway.

The attempted murder trial is underway for the Maui doctor accused of trying to push his wife off a cliff at Oahu's Pali Lookout trail nearly one year ago. Mayor Blangiardi delivered his state of the city address last night, where he outlined his administration's accomplishments and touched on plans to stem a population drain on Oahu. And there are new warnings at Waimea Bay, where state crews are working to shore up a landslide as drivers face delays on the highway.

HNN News Brief (Dec. 29, 2021)

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