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Hawai'i County Closes Services Due to Severe Storm
All non-emergency county operations, parks, and transportation services will be shut down for the next two days.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:55am
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Hawai'i County has announced the closure of all non-emergency county services and operations, including offices, parks, golf courses, zoos, and waste facilities, due to a strong Kona low storm moving across the state. All fixed-route buses and paratransit services will also be cancelled on Saturday, and camping permits at county parks are cancelled from Friday through Monday morning.
Why it matters
The severe weather event is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds, and potentially dangerous conditions across the Hawaiian islands, prompting the county to take precautionary measures to protect public safety and ensure emergency services can respond effectively.
The details
The county-wide closures will be in effect for today, Friday, and tomorrow, Saturday, as the storm system passes through. This includes the shuttering of all county offices, park facilities like the Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens, and solid waste management operations. All Hele-On bus routes and paratransit services will be cancelled on Saturday, with potential modifications on Friday as well.
- The closures will be in effect on Friday, March 14, 2026 and Saturday, March 15, 2026.
- Camping permits at county parks are cancelled from Friday, March 14, 2026 through Monday morning, March 17, 2026.
The players
Hawai'i County
The local government administration for the island of Hawai'i, also known as the Big Island.
Hele-On
The public bus system operated by Hawai'i County that provides fixed-route and paratransit services across the island.
What’s next
The county will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates on service resumptions once the severe weather has passed.
The takeaway
This proactive closure of county services and facilities demonstrates Hawai'i's commitment to public safety during extreme weather events, ensuring emergency responders can focus on critical needs while minimizing risks to residents and visitors.
