Editors' PicksWeather CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM The Waiahole Poi Factory is flooded with stormwater amid a flash flood warning for Oahu Windward Oahu is under a flash flood warning vehicles drive through stormwater at the intersection of Kamehameha and Kalanianaole Highways today The radar today shows heavy rain clouds forming over Windward Oahu The day-long flash flood warning for Windward Oahu has expired recorded over 10 inches of rain within a 24-hour period The entire state will be under a flood watch from Wednesday “through at least Friday” as a kona low develops near the islands state Department of Transportation officials said that Kalanianaole Highway at Kapaa Quarry Road will remain closed in the Honolulu-bound direction overnight “Crews are removing loose material from the slopes so it doesn’t pose a hazard to the road Currently (estimated) reopening the lanes at or before 4 a.m.,” officials said in a social media post The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood warning for Windward Oahu until 10:45 p.m The warning has been in effect for the area since early this morning radar indicated that while heavy rain has largely diminished additional showers are developing along the windward shoreline,’ the updated warning said “Rain was falling at a rate up to 1 inch per hour Kapaa Quarry Road remains closed due to flooding.” A flood advisory for the east side of Hawaii island remains in effect until 9:15 p.m Hawaii Department of Transportation officials said the Pali Highway Kailua-bound after the tunnels has been cleared and the full closure of the Kailua-bound lanes was not needed Kalanianaole Highway at Kapaa Quarry Road in the Kailua-bound direction was expected to reopen shortly The Hawaii Department of Transportation reports that the Kailua-bound Pali Highway will be closed from Waokanaka beginning at 6 p.m for slope stabilization work outside the second tunnels Kalaniaole Highway at Kapaa Quarry Road remains closed Waiahole and Kaalaea Bridge is open along with the ramp to Kamehameha from the H-3 freeway The flash flood warning for Oahu has been extended until 7:45 p.m the radar showed rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour over Windward Oahu with the heaviest showers from Kaneohe to Waimanalo “Up to 8 inches of rain has fallen over the past six hours in the wettest areas and widespread impactful flooding continues Road closures remain in place in many areas Rainfall rates have decreased over the Kahana and Waiahole area and the stream gauges are showing a gradual decline in these areas,” forecasters said Heavy rains prompted the closure of Loop Road in Maunawili to all traffic near the Auloa Bridge according to the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Emergency Management which crosses over the Maunawili Stream along Loop Road City officials will place barricades at the entrance to the road As flood warnings and advisories cover large swaths of the islands today National Weather Service forecasters have also issued a flood watch for the entire state for later this week as a kona low develops The flood watch will be in effect from Wednesday “through at least Friday,” they said this afternoon “A kona low developing north of the state will bring the potential for a prolonged period of heavy rain and thunderstorms over portions of the state from Wednesday through Friday and likely continuing through the weekend,” the flood watch says “Bands of heavy rain will bring a potential for significant flooding “Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of streams and drainages along with property damage in urban or low-lying spots due to runoff Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain,” forecasters said the weather service extended the flood advisory for Leeward Oahu until 7 p.m radar indicated scattered heavy showers all across leeward Oahu and the north shore Rain was falling at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour Additional heavy showers are expected through the afternoon.” Flood warnings for Windward Oahu and parts of Maui remain in effect Today’s rain is from a lingering weather system that drenched much of Hawaii since late last week The flash flood warning remains in effect for Oahu until 4:45 p.m the radar showed heavy rain falling over Windward Oahu with the heaviest showers from Kaneohe to Waimanalo with rainfall rates of up to 3 inches per hour and landslides also reported,” forecasters said Parts of Maui are also under a flash flood warning until 5:15 p.m radar indicated very heavy rain over leeward West Maui near Kula and Keokea moving slowly west toward Wailea,” the Maui warning from the National Weather Service said “The heaviest showers are producing rain rates near 3 inches per hour Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly especially in normally dry gulches that flow through Wailea.” Flood advisories remain for Leeward Oahu and Hawaii island The flood advisory has been extended for the Big Island until 6:15 p.m the radar showed heavy rain falling over portions of Windward and Southeastern Hawaii island with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour prompting rapid rising water in the Paauau Gulch Heavy showers were also reported near Hakalau with widespread moderate rain elsewhere The Hawaii County flood advisory covers Hilo The flash flood warning for Windward Oahu remains until 4:45 p.m Hawaii County and Maui due to excessive rainfall The Oahu flood advisory is in effect until 4 p.m Minor flooding on roads and streams are expected along with poor drainage in certain areas the radar showed scattered heavy showers all across Leeward Oahu and portions of the North Shore with rain falling at a rate of 2 inches per hour Additional heavy showers are expected through the afternoon >> Townbound of Kalanianaole has been closed in the area of Kapaa Quarry Road due to a landslide the ramp from the H-3 to Kamehameha Highway >> Right lane of Pali Highway Kailua-bound remains closed after the second tunnel the flood advisory is in effect until 5 p.m the radar showed heavy rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour over Windward Hawaii island especially over Hilo and Hamakua districts the flood advisory is in effect until 5:15 p.m the radar showed heavy rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour upslope areas of Leeward West Maui near Kula and Keokea The flash flood warning for Windward Oahu and the flood advisory for much of Leeward Oahu have been extended this afternoon radar indicated that heavy rain continues to remain nearly stationary over the Koolau mountains and many Windward areas,” according to the updated warning that is in effect until 4:45 p.m “Reports are indicating several road closures including the H-3 off-ramp onto Kamehameha Highway and Kamehameha Highway near Waiahole Heavy rain will likely continue to persist over the next several hours and additional flooding impacts are expected.” the flood advisory for parts of the North Shore and Leeward and West Oahu has been extended to 4 p.m. radar indicated scattered heavy showers all across Leeward Oahu and parts of the North Shore,” the updated advisory said “Rain was falling at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour A landslide has prompted the temporary closure of the right lane of Pali Highway after the tunnel on the Kailua side Motorists are urged to drive slowly and with caution The flash flood warning remains in effect until 1:45 p.m the radar showed heavy rain remaining nearly stationary over the Koolau mountains and many windward areas Heavy rain will likely continue over the next several hours and additional flooding is expected Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Waikane Motorists are advised to avoid Kamehameha Highway by Waiahole and Waikane Valley which is flooded due to heavy rainfall Both directions of 48-279 Kamehameha Highway have been closed from the bridge before Waikane Valley Road up until the Hygienic Store The H-3 off-ramp onto Kamehameha Highway off into Kaneohe has been closed after about a dozen vehicles were reportedly stalled on the flooded roadways Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and to drive with caution In addition to the flash flood warning for Windward Oahu Oahu is under a flood advisory until 2:15 p.m the radar showed heavy rain over Leeward and Central Oahu with the heaviest rainfall over the Waianae mountains with rain falling at a rate of 2 inches per hour Forecasters reported heavy rain showers likely increasing over the next few hours Some locations that will experience flooding include Waipio drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding Rainfall and runoff will also cause hazardous driving conditions due to ponding reduced visibility and poor braking action,” forecasters said The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood warning for Oahu until 1:45 p.m the radar showed heavy rain staying over the Koolau mountains Heavy rainfall recently developed over Ahuimanu and Kaneohe to Waimanalo Forecasters reported rain gauges indicating occasional bursts of torrential rainfall with rates of 2 inches or more per hour falling over already-soaked soils Forecasters warned of flooding in drainage even if they are currently dry,” forecasters said “Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle a flood advisory is in effect until 1:30 p.m the radar indicated heavy rainfall over the east Molokai mountains with rain falling at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour “Halawa stream gauge showed a rapid rise and flooding will be possible downstream of the mountain Additional heavy showers will be possible through the day,” forecasters said Some locations that will experience flooding include Pukoo The flash flood warning remains in effect until 10:45 a.m the radar showed heavy rain staying over the Koolau mountains as the areas of Ahuimanu “Public road closures possible in some areas Remember flash flooding can occur well downstream from the mountains,” forecasters said The National Weather Service has extended a flash flood warning for Oahu until 10:45 a.m today as heavy rain continues to soak windward areas radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling over windward Oahu with the heaviest rain along the Koolau mountains between Ahuimanu and Hauula,” the updated warning said There is increasing potential for flooding along Kamehameha Highway and road closures will be possible this morning.” The overall forecast for the state calls for “brief periods of slow moving showers over some islands through Tuesday,” the weather service said “Some of these showers may become heavy at times especially along the eastern slopes of Oahu and Maui and the southeastern slopes of the Big Island.” Forecasters are projecting a wet week ahead for Hawaii as the weather system that drenched parts of the islands since late last week is replaced with another system promising more heavy rain “On Wednesday the weather pattern trends more unstable as southerly winds develop over the state in response to a kona low approaching the islands from the north,” they said today “Deep unstable tropical moisture will move over all islands from the south The threats from flooding and thunderstorms will be elevated for all islands from Wednesday into the weekend.” The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Oahu as heavy rain from a lingering storm system drenched the windward side of the island radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling over windward Oahu with the heaviest rain along the Koolau mountains between Kahaluu and Hauula,” according to the warning Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.” Forecasters warn that flooding may occur in drainages Remember flash flooding can occur well downstream from the mountains,” the warning said Privacy Policy | About Our Ads Little Fire Ants have been confirmed in a second Windward Oʻahu neighborhood A resident in Ahuimanu reported stinging ants and surveys of the area and a nearby home of a relative detected two infestation sites around Ahuimanu Road The main site involves 13 properties and the other site involves five properties The area was treated yesterday by the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab Crews also conducted the second treatment of the Kaneʻohe neighborhood where Little Fire Ants were detected in December Little Fire Ants were also confirmed on a plant that was purchased at the Punahou Carnival in early February LFA has been found on Hawaiʻi Island since 1999 and the population is widespread on that island HAL and HDOA have developed a treatment strategy that has helped to prevent the spread of LFA to other islands LFA is considered among the world’s worst invasive species producing painful stings and large red welts and may cause blindness in pets the Department of Land and Natural Resources has produced a three-minute video “How to Test forLFA,” (posted below) which shows the step-by-step procedure for testing for LFA Suspected invasive species should be reported to the state’s toll-free PEST HOTLINE at 643-PEST (7378) Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More HONOLULU — Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation announced that registration for the Summer Fun program for keiki will open on May 8 and run through May 12 on the Parks and Recreation Online System at pros.hnl.info The program can host up to 10,000 keiki and teens and has 57 locations in Oahu It offers learning experiences that help build on soft skills promoting leadership and success in education Summer Fun began on Oahu in 1944 with 26 sites in response to a community need for positive keiki engagement during World War II The registration will be held based on geographic location Summer Fun 2023 will run weekdays beginning Tuesday July 28 (excluding Independence Day) from 8:30 a.m Enrollment is open to keiki six years old before Aug Junior Leaders must be 13 years old before Aug Those experiencing financial hardship may qualify for waivers of the registration fee due to assistance from the U.S Families receiving a DHS waiver must submit the document to their respective park at least two business days prior to the registration date and photo identification must be provided when redeeming the waiver For an interactive map showing all of Oahu’s 2023 Summer fun sites, visit bit.ly/SummerFunMap Summer Plus will also be available at select Summer Fun locations. Summer Plus provides activities for enrolled keiki before or after the regular program hours but requires an additional cost. The Summer Plus locations will be posted on the Summer Fun website when confirmed Some lunch and snack services will also be available to Summer Fun participants 18 years and younger in qualified areas through the Summer Food Service Program Nuy Cho is the executive producer of Spectrum News Hawaii. She writes the surf report and covers other general news. Read more of her stories here. Kilauea Surf & Skate is one of the latest new businesses to open in KILAUEA — Let Love BLOOM is joining ‘Ahuimanu shopping center which is now fully leased despite the challenging economic environment over the past two years The 1,050-square-foot boutique features sustainable clothing believing that fashion should not be harmful to the planet or the creatures — human or animal — that reside on it Let Love BLOOM only sells apparel in the styles and fabrics that are meant to last a lifetime Two new tenants have also recently opened their doors at ‘Ahuimanu (function(d,s,n){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];js=d.createElement(s);js.className=n;js.src="//player.ex.co/player/bdc806f4-0fc1-40a1-aff0-a3d5239c169c";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,"script","exco-player")); Kilauea Surf & Skate opened in May from the team that owns Hanalei Surf Company as it expands from its original home with this new location Kilauea Surf & Skate offers Kaua‘i’s largest and most comprehensive inventory of water-sports and skateboarding equipment The new 1,700 square-foot Kilauea Surf & Skate store is located next to Kilauea Fine Jewelry in the center along Kilauea Road has opened its first Kaua‘i location The 880-square-foot office is near Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union and provides real estate sales and rentals ‘Ahuimanu is a 42,000-square-foot neighborhood center that features a mix of businesses and community services Anchored by the 12,700-square-foot grocery store-restaurant Kilauea Market + Café tenants are mainly established Kaua‘i companies expanding their operations from other parts of the island to better serve customers on the North Shore or new local entrepreneurs a homewares-and-lifestyle store and a sister operation to Sway Hanalei • Kenji Burger will open in late 2022 its fourth location; will be the first Hawai‘i location for Browns Restaurant Group and Hanalei’s Scott “Scotty” Morison “We are thrilled that ‘Ahuimanu is fully leased,” said Mike Lam “We are now on the verge of realizing the vision of ‘Ahuimanu as a center that showcases not only established Kaua‘i businesses and services Hunt Companies owns and operates ‘Ahuimanu Hunt’s Development Division is responsible for the development revitalization and asset management of more than 500 acres and 500,000 square feet of industrial and commercial space family-owned holding company that invests in operating businesses real estate assets and infrastructure assets Hunt’s size and scope have grown substantially Hunt and its affiliates employ more than 4,300 people as part of affiliated businesses throughout the world Wear a Lei was the theme of this year’s annual Kauai Museum Lei.. Members of the Waimea High School girls football team arrived home on Sunday from the 2025.. Ahuimanu Elementary School staff gladly accepts its $95,000 reward for Strive HI progress from left) DOE schools superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi special education teacher Katrina Howayeck third-grade teacher Matthew Duarte and PCNC Haidee Storms The state DOE’s new Strive HI Performance System is paying important dividends for Ahuimanu Elementary School which is one of three Hawaii schools to win a $95,000 reward last month for trying hard – in other words “highest performance and high progress” based on points earned from multiple indicators “To get to this point is not easy,” said schools superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi “Yet these principals and teachers have shown what is possible through a unified effort The cash reward must be used to support pathways to success so Ahuimanu principal Lynda Sadaoka can make her choices among professional development Nine schools earned $75,000 each for “highest performance,” and two others won $20,000 each for “highest progress.” Strive HI was approved in May by the federal government to replace outdated aspects of the No Child Left Behind Act The redesigned Hawaii standards now evaluate schools on several criteria A school’s key measures of success now also include raising student achievement and closing the achievement gap between high-needs children and non-needs children Investigative stories and local news updates Coverage of the Hawaiʻi State legislature in 2025 Award winning in-depth reports and featured on-going series Get the week’s news delivered straight to your inbox “Throughout the years of growing up in Kailua I have never felt unsafe walking around at night Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected The following came from David Kauahikaua, candidate for Honolulu City Council District 3, which includes Ahuimanu, Heeia, Haiku, Kaneohe, Maunawili, Kailua, Olomana, Enchanted Lake and Waimanalo. The other candidates are Christopher Curren, Esther Kiaaina and Kelsey Nakanelua Go to Civil Beat’s Election Guide for general information, and check out other candidates on the Primary Election Ballot What is the biggest issue facing your district and what would you do about it we never thought twice about swimming in the ocean in Kailua or Waimanalo brown water advisories are issued every time there is a storm and too often sewage is released into the ocean it seems like we can do better for our sea life and ourselves I realize upgrades are budgeted for our sewer plant but we have had upgrades in the past and we still have sewage spills Besides looking to city staff for solutions I would bring together a panel of experts to address water quality our two canals that lead to the ocean flood during heavy rainstorms and debris goes into the ocean Thereʻs a berm in one of them to catch trash Storm drains that lead to the canals also need additional protection so debris does not make its way to the ocean and kill sea life Other top issues in our communities are traffic congestion illegal vacation rentals and deteriorating roads with pavement that fails after each heavy rain we talk about the need to diversify the economy away from a reliance on tourism Do you think that is even possible and if so what would you do Hawaii will likely always rely on the visitor and construction industries by diversifying our economy and workforce we can provide good-paying jobs so local people can stay in Hawaii.  I support the idea of providing tax incentives to a company willing to build a film studio on-island the film industry has brought in about $400 million and created 4,200 jobs annually such as the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture for the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders is a culturally appropriate way to generate income “Voluntourism,” where visitors coming to Hawaii participate in community service projects We also need to support companies that contribute to our food sustainability whether through grants or other property tax incentives the term affordable housing has lost its meaning What would you do to help people buy homes or move into rental units Supporting construction of more affordable housing is important but the housing that is built needs to fit into the community keep within height ordinances and offer people a hospitable home that they want to live in housing that is built as affordable should always have to remain affordable and not be put on the market at full value within a certain amount of time Cracking down on unlicensed or illegal vacation rentals could open up more long-term housing options for local families The city wanted to eliminate short-term rentals from neighborhoods because they brought overcrowding On the other hand a new state law sought to allow for higher density and more construction of homes on the same property which could bring more congestion to some neighborhoods How do you balance the need for additional housing and private property rights while preserving the character of neighborhoods The city wanted to eliminate short-term rentals to stop disruptions in neighborhoods (noise parking congestion) while also providing more long-term housing inventory for local people The stateʻs goal is to allow people to build more units on their property to create housing for local people But where do we draw the line on building on our lots We need to preserve the character of our neighborhoods ensure there is enough parking for new housing and prevent foreign investors from building and selling monster homes in communities where they donʻt fit in and where the infrastructure of the city isn’t sufficient.  What should be the future of the Honolulu rail project How do you resolve this seemingly endless drain on public money and continuing delays Should the line continue to Ala Moana as originally planned and how will you keep operating costs under control The rail cost more than $10 billion to build and will likely go to $12 billion when it ends in Kakaako or around what six to10 city buses could carry in total on their routes per day The city estimates when the rail is complete it will carry 105,000 riders per day but none of the rail authority’s estimates have panned out Taxpayers subsidize the cost of the tickets So far the rail has very little impact on traffic Taxpayers also have to cover maintenance and construction in perpetuity That money takes away from other projects and properties the city needs to build or maintain I would oppose any further expansion past what is already approved unless the ridership number estimates start to pan out and make sense economically Mental illness is rampant among those living on the streets I have a loved one who has had similar struggles with mental health and substance abuse It isn’t healthy or compassionate to allow people who canʻt care for themselves to live on the street Greenʻs comprehensive plan to address this very important issue We can partner with the churches and community groups to provide housing and help houseless individuals and families get on their feet some people who are houseless donʻt want assistance and they continue to live on the beach or on the sidewalks in tent cities I support exploring other avenues to ensure they donʻt live in public spaces and take away from the public using them the state has an option to hold and medicate individuals if they are “gravely disabled,” and cannot provide for their own food clothing or shelter and are a danger to themselves or others I would support considering implementing a similar law in Hawaii What should be done to improve policing and police accountability in Honolulu Should oversight of the police department be strengthened or reformed We need more police and extensive training for them to address a variety of issues We also need to ensure the officers who are taking on this very difficult job have the highest ethics and protect the public with honor The Honolulu Police Commission can provide some oversight the police officers who are hired need to be thoroughly screened to ensure they are right for the job Any potential candidate with a history of any form of extremism or demonstrated prejudice or bigotry criminal history or misuse of alcohol or illegal drugs should automatically be eliminated from the hiring process Any crime committed on the job should be handled swiftly and with transparency so that the public knows there is accountability Honolulu has some of the worst traffic congestion in the nation What should the city do to alleviate congestion There should be better coordination between city and state road construction crews so that they donʻt create traffic backlogs on every main thoroughfare in and out of the windward side there should not be any construction or tree trimming that blocks lanes on the alternate routes Residents often have multiple jobs and places to take their kids More can be done to organize carpools and bus rides to school Because school-related traffic has a big impact we could use incentives or rules to consolidate and manage some of this traffic We could also give incentives to companies that allow their employees to work from home We need better education about rules of the road What more should Honolulu be doing to prepare for the effects of climate change including sea level rise and threats to the reefs All homes and landmarks close to shore are vulnerable to storm surges and sea level rising County and state agencies should work together to identify risks and proactive measures to address problematic areas We can also study other island nations and the mainland U.S to see how they are impacted and dealing with sea level rise Funding for organizations that are trying to regrow coral reefs and keep the water safe for fish and wild life like the Coral Resiliency Lab and Kuleana Coral should be continued or even boosted energy diversification is part of the solution There should be more rooftop projects to shade and power the urban core including over city parking lots (and possibly along the rail line) instead of solar farms that cover fertile land that can be used for farming and food sustainability We also need to ensure that Oahu is abiding by official guidelines that address climate impacts such as heat waves storms and flooding that can cause devastation and death It’s becoming increasingly difficult to fill vacancies on the police department the parks department and in many other city agencies The city is struggling to provide basic services What would you do to solve this problem and attract qualified people to fill essential services they say there are several challenges for entities trying to find new employees Another is people retired early during Covid Offering childcare near city offices for a reasonable cost as the federal government does in the federal building downtown bringing back retired workers with added incentives allowing job sharing and flex time and changing requirements so that college degrees are not required for positions where college degrees wonʻt be necessary streamlining the length of time it takes to hire a candidate would help In terms of staffing for the parks department establishing community partnerships with groups that will care for parks in their neighborhood can help to provide additional manpower to fill in the gaps when not enough city workers are available Oahu’s only municipal landfill is due to close in 2028 but the city still doesn’t know where to put the next one I would talk to Waste Management of Hawaii What lessons have you learned from the Lahaina fire What can be done to prevent devastating wildfires on Oahu Civil Defense should be alerted and coordinate all of the emergency response departments We should follow all of the Department of Land and Natural Resources tips for fire prevention including clearing dry brush on both private and public property We should work closely with Hawaiian Electric Industries and other utilities to ensure best practices are implemented and power lines are clear of dry brush Wildfire plans should be put into place for communities with similar physical traits as Lahaina a lot of dry brush and senior residents who may have a tough time evacuating in a timely manner What can be done to improve the quality of life on the island Throughout the years of growing up in Kailua we have had “smash and grab” attacks on our small businesses and more property crime and even violent crime in our towns Kaneohe and Waimanalo are unrecognizable to the kupuna who grew up here While Honolulu may be considered a “safe city,” it doesn’t feel safe and statistics donʻt matter when you or a loved one have been the victim of a crime I considered moving away because of the cost of living but I did not want to leave family and my beloved aina behind our taxes are too high (we have been one of the highest taxed states) and the government keeps adding fees and taxes Many family members have been forced to move away because wages from one two or even three jobs aren’t enough to make ends meet diversifying our economy and supporting the creation of well-paying jobs are some steps toward helping local residents be able to not just survive Unfortunately, being named a finalist for a Pulitzer prize doesn’t make us immune to financial pressures. 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Martin Grant[email protected] HONOLULU — The National Weather Service cancelled its flood advisory shortly after 6 p.m it had extended its flood advisory through 6:30 p.m Affected areas included portions of central- where rain continued to fall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour Locations that may experience flooding include Honolulu, Aiea The advisory cautioned people to "stay away from streams drainage ditches and low-kying areas prone to flooding."  the NWS issued a flood advisory for parts of Oahu at 2:18 p.m Areas included in the advisory are Waikane The advisory stated that excessive rainfall caused the flooding and that it could cause minor flooding on roads rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour but may be extended if flooding continues.  Lianne Bidal Thompson is the digital producer for Spectrum News Hawaii She writes about community and general news Editor's note: This story has been updated with the cancellation of the flood advisory opened at Ahuimanu Shopping Center in Kilauea The interior of Kilauea Fine Jewelry in the new Ahuimanu Shopping Center in Kilauea is airy and inviting Kilauea Fire Jewelry co-owner and operations director Nicky Boyer explains the photos on the walls that bring a local vibe to the showcase room co-owner and sales director of Kilauea Fine Jewelry and co-owner Nicky Boyer with her daughters three woman joined forces to open Kilauea Fine Jewelry at the new Ahuimanu Shopping Center in Kilauea Karen Friend and Nicky Boyer said they had a soft opening on June 1 and are now open daily from 10 a.m The grand opening blessing and celebration is scheduled for July 17 “I can’t express deeply enough just how much the opening of our store means to us,” Freepartner said “We literally cried when we had our first sale a few days ago This isn’t just any other jewelry store She continued: “From the beautiful teal-blue accent wall the decorative mother-of-pearl mirrors and the glass table to the kind we have a large selection of modern diamond and gemstone pendants Friend talked about what customers can expect and summer features “We offer kama‘aina discounts as well as custom orders and a men’s collection,” Friend said “We believe our upcoming line of sustainable diamond jewelry will really set us apart from everything else out there and be something the local community can really appreciate.” Friend said they felt that when the island started opening back up would be a good time to open And Boyer said their services are top-notch “We do offer a few services,” Boyer said “We are going to be doing jewelry cleaning so that when they can come in here and they can tell us what they want.” which are still a girl’s best friend have lots of family in the jewelry industry Freepartner graduated from Fashion Institure of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles and worked in marketing and design for many years Boyer and Friend worked in and managed a fine-jewelry store for over 15 years and always believed they could bring their own fresh take to Kaua‘i that no one has experienced here yet the three women believe there’s a market for quality modern jewelry designs made by reputable women with strong values They strive for excellence in their customer service All three owners have expressed it’s been a lifelong dream to open a brick-and-mortar retail store “We have been trying to open for over two years now,” Freepartner said “It’s been a very long and trying road some of which began even before the pandemic We had originally anticipated opening at the end of 2019 but due to construction and permitting delays we had pushed our opening date to March 2020 “We had already taken out our investment money and purchased supplies and inventory We had everything in place and were ready to open and we had to figure out how to pay our expenses and stay afloat,” Freepartner said Freepartner said the pandemic affected their personal home life and expenses as well I can recall telling my mom that I thought it was over and there would be no way we could still make the store happen and I thought we needed to count our losses and liquidate what we could,” Freepartner said and noticed our customers’ desire to get back out and travel We revisited our business plan and crunching numbers It was at that time we approached our long-time friend and colleague Finding a business partner was the answer to the duo’s problems Freepartner said Boyer has a long history in the industry and reputable contacts the partners knew would be of value and ended up being just what was needed to still bring Kilauea Fine Jewelry to life This is why they officially brought her in as a co-owner on Jan 1 before going back to work completing the build-out of the store “It’s an amazing opportunity to work with Tiffany and Karen,” Boyer said “Our company is overjoyed to be opening in the Kilauea community As women and working mothers in the industry we believe we are uniquely suited to bring a fresh take to the fine-jewelry market.” Now that the ladies accomplished one of their dreams together Freepartner expressed her gratitude to the Kaua‘i community “KFJ is honored to open our first store at the Ahuimanu Shopping Center located in the wonderful Kilauea community we love so much,” she said “We look forward to building our reputation for excellence among our local residents as well as mainland and international visitors.” Great job on the opening of your new store “It is so crucial that more ‘average,’ working-class locals run for office to authentically represent our communities.” Green Party candidate for State House District 48 Go to Civil Beat’s Election Guide for general information, and check out other candidates on the General Election Ballot What is the biggest issue facing your district The biggest issue facing District 48 is the lack of psychological support and relief for working families Many families struggle without adequate youth spaces that are safe and accessible for teens and there’s a critical need for curriculum integrating aina-based arts and healing in education we aim to address these challenges by advocating for increased resources in energy environmental sustainability and resilience to support the well-being of our community How do you feel about the massive income tax cut just approved by the Legislature and the governor Do you have any concerns that it will force reductions in state services in the years to come I believe in balancing economic growth with maintaining essential state services it’s crucial to monitor their impact on critical services I advocate for a careful approach to ensure Hawaii’s long-term financial stability prioritizing investments that benefit our working families and promote sustainable development Hawaii continues to struggle with pay-to-play politics and corruption in government What meaningful reforms do you think would change state government for the better Meaningful reforms are essential to combating pay-to-play politics and corruption I support comprehensive measures such as campaign finance reform and stronger ethics oversight to restore public trust in government These reforms are vital to ensuring our government serves the interests of all Hawaii residents Candidates often say they will support reform proposals in the Legislature And yet major reform proposals don’t pass Will you back good-government proposals even if it means going against leadership can you point to an example of a reform that you supported I am committed to supporting reform proposals that benefit our community even if it means challenging established leadership I advocate for policies that prioritize environmental sustainability and social justice I believe in transparency and accountability in government citing my support for environmental sustainability transparency and open government as examples of my commitment to effective governance.  Do you support comprehensive public financing of elections for candidates who choose to participate I support comprehensive public financing of elections allowing candidates to focus on issues rather than fundraising It strengthens democracy by reducing the influence of money in politics and ensuring fair representation for all Hawaii residents Hawaii is the only Western state without a statewide citizens initiative process I support establishing a statewide citizens initiative process This empowers residents to directly shape policy decisions promoting a more inclusive and responsive government It’s so crucial for Hawaii to embrace innovative approaches that amplify community voices and foster meaningful change It is so crucial that more “average,” working-class locals run for office to authentically represent our communities.  Thanks to their campaign war chests and name familiarity incumbents are almost always reelected in Hawaii legislative races Should there be term limits for state legislators as there are for the governor’s office and county councils I support term limits for state legislators prevent political stagnation and promote accountability They ensure our legislative body remains dynamic and responsive to the evolving needs of our community.  What will you do to ensure accountability at the Legislature Do you support ideas such as requiring the Sunshine Law to apply to the Legislature or banning campaign contributions during session Accountability is fundamental to effective governance I support ideas such as applying the Sunshine Law to the Legislature and banning campaign contributions during session to enhance transparency These measures uphold integrity in our legislative process and strengthen public trust.  How would you make the Legislature more transparent and accessible to the public Opening conference committees to the public Stricter disclosure requirements on lobbying and lobbyists How could the Legislature change its own internal rules to be more open I advocate for opening conference committees to the public and implementing stricter disclosure requirements on lobbying activities updating internal rules to prioritize openness and public engagement will ensure our Legislature serves Hawaii residents equitably.  Many people have talked about diversifying the local economy for many years now and yet Hawaii is still heavily reliant on tourism should be done differently about tourism and the economy Diversifying Hawaii’s economy beyond tourism is essential for long-term sustainability aina-based arts and sustainable agriculture to create diverse job opportunities and reduce our dependence on tourism This approach supports economic resilience while preserving our natural and cultural resources.  An estimated 60% of Hawaii residents are struggling to get by a problem that reaches far beyond low-income and into the middle class What ideas do you have to help the middle class and working families who are finding it hard to continue to live here To support Hawaii’s middle class and working families we must address affordability challenges holistically This includes advocating for affordable housing initiatives expanding access to health care and promoting vocational training programs By investing in our community’s well-being we can ensure all residents thrive in Hawaii’s vibrant cultural landscape Civil Beat is a nonprofit, reader-supported newsroom based in Hawaiʻi. We’re looking to build a more resilient, diverse and deeply impactful media landscape, and we hope you’ll help by supporting our essential journalism Civil Beat has been named the best overall news site in Hawaii for the 14th year in a row by the Society of Professional Journalists Hawaii Chapter To bring you a segment about an effort to bring back the stories, the mo’olelo, about Hawaiʻi’s native birds, we talked to the voice of HPR's Manu Minute — University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo biology chair Patrick Hart, also head of the LOHE Bioacoustics Lab "Birds were the only land vertebrate and had been in Hawaiʻi for over 6 million years by the time Hawaiians arrived and so really are the native ancestors of all of us here," Hart said "Over the next 1,000 years after the Hawaiians arrived They were used in the making of sacred objects Hart has been working with a group on Hawaiʻi Island called ʻĀhuimanu Led by Kekuhi Kanahele Keali‘ikanaka‘oleohaililani of Lonoa Honua ʻĀhuimanu's goal is to keep the spirit of the manu at the forefront and restore a deep cultural connection to birds "I see it as a form of ancient poetry that helps connect us with the space that we're in and helps focus our intentions in a productive way And it's basically the way that humans have been interacting with the environment and plants and animals here forever," Hart said Hart said the group is on a break but they're going to start back up in May "It's a really good way to learn Hawaiian words when you try and learn oli and practice it out loud, you know, it's also a good way to get better at imitating birds," Hart told The Conversation. "We'll have like this roomful of adults trying to imitate all these different birds This interview aired on The Conversation on April 21 By Leila Fujimori Crime in HawaiiEditors' Picks Honolulu police investigate at the scene of an officer-involved fatal shooting this afternoon in Ahuimanu in Windward Oahu Two Honolulu police officers fatally shot a man who allegedly tried to run them down in a Jeep as they attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the Windward Oahu neighborhood of Ahuimanu this afternoon Honolulu police Chief Susan Ballard said the 45-year-old man with 48 convictions — including 12 felonies ranging from kidnapping to drug and firearms offenses — ignored the officers’ warnings to exit the vehicle “Fearing for their lives,” she said the officers fired four to six shots at the vehicle and the officers removed the injured man from the vehicle and started to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation on him He was taken in critical condition to the Queen’s Medical Center where he was pronounced dead One of the officers suffered a minor hand injury The officers have 20 and 8 years of experience with HPD and have been placed on three-day administrative leave as is standard HPD practice Ballard said the officers are members of the Crime Reduction Unit with the Kaneohe District (District 4) and properly identified themselves when they first approached the man locked the doors and refused to get out of the vehicle revved the engine and quickly reversed the Jeep “forcing the officers to jump out of the way The suspect then accelerated towards the officers at a high rate of speed leaving skid marks in the parking lot,” Ballard said The suspect’s vehicle struck two parked cars pushing them over the curb onto a grassy area Police classified the case against the 45-year-old as an attempted murder The CRU officers were not equipped with body-worn cameras HPD’s District 4 and the Traffic Division officers are not equipped with the technology but are scheduled to get them in early 2021 and do not have any less-than-lethal weapons The officers were wearing vests clearly marked “police,” and had police badges hanging around their necks Ballard said CRU units are often called on to serve high-risk warrants such as high-bail or no-bail warrants In this case the suspect was being served a “retake” warrant for his arrest The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the death earlier today Monique Kemper / Special to The Garden Island Kylie Barker is the owner of Sway Island Living in Kilauea Sway Island Living is located in Kilauea in ‘Ahuimanu shopping center and opened in early September with home furnishings and much more Sway Island Living is a housewares and furniture store with items ranging from mirrors light fixtures and decorations to washcloths KILAUEA — Sway Island Living is an island-style housewares and furniture store with modern flair and opened at the beginning of September at ‘Ahuimanu shopping center Walking into Sway Island Living is like walking into an elegant yet trendy beach home adorned with items ranging from furniture and decorations to mirrors Owner Kylie Barker shared about opening her new business “The community was really anticipating us opening so when we did open we had a very full store and within the first couple weeks we sold out of a lot of things which was a surprise to me but also really helpful because I got to work out what people were looking for and what people wanted,” she said “That helped us to focus on what we were going to order for the next shipment We got a lot of support from the community though we are a little light on inventory right now.” Barker also talked about opening her first business on Kaua‘i We were trying to think of ways to do that And then through my contacts I had the opportunity to purchase the lease for On The Road to Hanalei,” she said Sway Hanalei clothing store is located in Hanalei and opened in the space where the On The Road To Hanalei was located “The owner of On The Road to Hanalei and I just got along so well and she felt that it was destined that I take over that store She had such a good feeling about it,” Barker said but there are always bumps in the road with new ventures Barker talked about some of the trials she faced I decided to still go ahead with it even though I was kind of unsure how it was going to affect the area,” she said “I am so thankful that we decided to go with it because Hanalei is such an amazing little community and to be part of the community down there has been amazing to me as a newcomer to the island Looking to the near future at Sway Island Living Barker opened up about plans for Thanksgiving “We are looking to work with Pua Bar We’re going to be offering Thanksgiving floral arrangements It’s a way to support a business through my business,” she said ”I like to reach out and make connections with people,” she said “We’re hoping to get more in stock for the holidays so that people can shop locally and shop on island for things that they need.” Kylie Barker and husband Keate Barker own and run Sway Island Living and Sway Hanalei together the couple lived in New York before relocating to Kaua‘i where they now live with their four children in Kilauea There was a lot of inspiration for their businesses from both island life on Kaua‘i and their previous home “We didn’t have any retail experience as such “There’s endless creativity in New York.” “I think the main helpful part of it all is knowing what mainland people were looking for on vacation What’s something that is islandy but can also be worn in the mainland Just kind of reading the needs of the tourism has been really a good way to keep this store busy.” By Bob Sigall BusinessFeatured Columns Saint Louis School began as the College of Ahuimanu in Temple Valley soon after it moved to its current location Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading is the fifth-oldest school in Hawaii after Lahainaluna (1831) When Saint Louis was opening 170 years ago California was just getting around to founding its first school rich California families sent some of their children to Hawaii for an education Saint Louis began as the College of Ahuimanu in Temple Valley on the Windward side Ahuimanu means “a flock of birds.” It was designed to serve the needs of the early Roman Catholic community in the kingdom Saint Damien lived there while preparing for ordination in the Roman Catholic priesthood campus historian Brother Thomas Jalbert told me It was renamed the College of Saint Louis in 1881 when it moved downtown and took up residence at the end of Beretania Street on the Ewa bank of Nuuanu Stream Saint Louis was named for France’s King Louis IX who died leading his second crusade (hence the name for the school’s teams Saint Louis was the patron saint of the local Catholic bishop The school moved again to Kalaepohaku (“stone promontory”) The hillside above the school was developed to raise cash to build the school and many of the streets are named for brothers at the school and biblical figures but a bridge had to be built over Palolo Stream Twelve hundred students and 51 brothers were present in the fall of 1928 when classes began Things changed for Saint Louis when Pearl Harbor was bombed Eight months earlier the Army had arranged to use the campus as a hospital The $90,000 annual lease payment helped pay off Saint Louis’ debt from building the campus 13 years earlier the students packed up and hospital equipment moved in and the science labs were turned into research and testing labs A hastily written sign announced it as “Provisional Hospital No 2,” and six months later it was changed to “147th General Hospital.” where the school day was shortened to four hours in the afternoon McKinley students attended for four hours in the morning When the Saint Louis Class of 1945 graduated it had the unusual distinction of its students never attending their own high school campus The big event for the campus during the war was President Franklin D His convertible Packard automobile circled the long driveway when he paid a visit to those wounded in the defense of our country During the war more than 33,000 patients were treated at the Saint Louis facility the hospital closed and the students returned The Army presented a symbolic key to the facilities to Brother Leo Rausch at a school assembly allowing them to attend college tuition-free This prompted the Marianists who ran the school to found a junior college on the grounds an idea that had first been proposed 17 years earlier in 1938 Louis Junior College opened with 30 young men in its inaugural class coeducational intuition and changed its name to Chaminade College It honored Father William Joseph Chaminade a priest who survived persecution during the French Revolution In 1817 Chaminade founded the Society of Mary (Marianists) that ran the school Other Hawaii schools became hospitals during the war as well A part of Kamehameha Schools became Provisional Hospital No Farrington High was turned into a branch of Tripler General Hospital with 300 beds for medical care I was told that many babies were born at Farrington Saint Louis and Kamehameha when they were hospitals That might be mind-boggling for their current students 3 was located at Kuakini and set up to handle contagious diseases Punahou School was taken over by the Army Corps of Engineers and the students moved to private homes in the area and the University of Hawaii which allowed the school to survive the war Several of the schools I mentioned are celebrating important anniversaries this year the oldest school west of the Rocky Mountains Saint Louis School will be 170 years old this year while Chaminade University is celebrating its 60th anniversary Chaminade University’s vice president for institutional advancement “Our 60th celebrations include fulfilling our pledge to complete 60,000 hours of service among our students We will also be having a capping event in September.” Bob Sigall, author of the “Companies We Keep” books, looks through his collection of old photos to tell stories each Friday of Hawaii people, places and companies. Email him at Sigall@yahoo.com A 45-year-old former part-time elementary school worker charged with sending a text message to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex is scheduled to go on trial  the week of Aug entered a plea of not guilty this morning on a charge of first-degree electronic enticement of a child a class B felony that carries a penalty of a 10-year mandatory prison term.  His trial will be before Circuit Judge Michael Wilson two days a week as a part-time school lunch supervisor at Benjamin Parker Elementary School It is the second Hawaii case in which the victim was a child — not an undercover agent — according to the state attorney general’s office.  Lopez allegedly contacted a 13-year-old girl using a cellphone text message and arranged to meet her for sex.  Lopez was arrested at the Kaneohe Zippy’s restaurant on May 19 The indictment is a result of efforts by the Hawaii Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that includes the Department of the Attorney General The first case in the state where a person has been indicted for the crime involving a child instead of an undercover officer occurred in Maui in 2006 This is the first such prosecution by the state Attorney General’s Office Lopez is the 37th first-degree electronic enticement case in Hawaii Editors' Picks Honolulu police investigated an officer-related shooting Monday afternoon at the Hookipa Kahaluu public housing project along Ahuimanu Road A collision with a Jeep forced parked cars onto a lawn Monday at the Hookipa Kahaluu The 45-year-old man driving the Jeep was pronounced dead at The Queen’s Medical Center Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard said two officers feared for their lives Monday morning and had to jump out of the way of a Jeep driven by a 45-year-old man in Ahuimanu just before fatally shooting him Crime Reduction Unit officers from the Kaneohe District (District 4) attempted to serve the man with a retake warrant at 11:30 a.m a state public housing project at 47-330 Ahuimanu Road Ballard said the officers fired four to six shots at the man who allegedly accelerated the Jeep toward them at a high rate of speed At least two rounds were fired through the windshield according to a witness at the scene who arrived after the shooting including 12 felonies ranging from kidnapping to drug and firearm offenses 14 misdemeanors and 22 petty misdemeanors Ballard said the man is a suspect in a kidnapping case Patrol officers spotted the suspect’s vehicle wanted in connection with the kidnapping and CRU officers arrived to make the arrest The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet provided any details concerning the man including his identification or any details of the death Ballard said the suspect was taken in critical condition to The Queen’s Medical Center One of the officers received a minor hand injury The officers have 20 and eight years of experience with HPD and have been placed on three-day administrative leave as is standard HPD practice Shootings by police were disturbingly high in 2018 and 2019 and in 2019 shot eight with four fatalities Ballard promised reforms and told the Police Commission that CRU officers will receive formal training in de-escalation of force “Right now they basically carry a gun,” she said then “It goes from touch to ‘bang’ and no options in between.” She said six months ago that CRU officers will soon be issued less-than-lethal options such as Tasers and other officers also will receive annual de-escalation training Ballard said Monday that the CRU officers were not equipped with less-than-lethal options since the department is still looking into that nor were they equipped with body-worn cameras which have sometimes told a different story from what the police chief has described is supposed to get the cameras in early 2021 CRU officers are often called on to serve high-risk warrants such as high-bail or no-bail warrants In this case the suspect was being served a parole retake warrant for his arrest for violating conditions of his parole but Ballard said that the pair were wearing vests clearly marked “police,” had police badges hanging around their necks and verbally identified themselves when they approached the suspect Ballard said the suspect started up the Jeep “forcing the officers to jump out of the way,” then accelerated toward them and the officers removed the injured man from the vehicle and started to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on him Ballard said the entire event occurred very quickly Police classified the case against the dead man as an attempted murder Editors' PicksHawaii islandKauaiWeather A woman with an umbrella crosses Vineyard Boulevard today during a lull in heavy rains Weather radar shows areas of moisture forming over the Hawaiian Islands today Windward Oahu is under a flood advisory through 11:45 p.m. radar indicated heavy showers and thunderstorms over the northern half of the Koolau Mountains with rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour,” according to the advisory Locations covered by the advisory include Punaluu Advisories for Kauai and Maui have expired The flood advisory for Maui has been extended to 10:30 p.m. radar indicated moderate to heavy showers repeatedly developing over windward portions on Maui Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour,” the updated advisory said The National Weather Service canceled the flood advisory for Oahu but issued an advisory for Maui as today’s intermitten showers moves east The flood advisory for the Valley Isle lasts until 8 p.m radar indicated heavy rain over leeward Haleakala slopes on Maui Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour,” forecasters said The flood advisory for Kauai remains in effect until 6 p.m The flood advisory for Oahu has been extended until 6:30 p.m the radar showed heavy rain falling over Windward Oahu at about 1 to 2 inches per hour Some locations that will experience flooding include Honolulu a high surf advisory is in effect for the north- and west-facing shores of Oahu and the north facing-shores of Maui until 6 a.m Expect large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet along the northern shores strong breaking waves and currents will make surfing and swimming dangerous A winter weather advisory for the Big Island summits is in effect until 6 p.m Friday with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected A flood advisory in effect for Kauai has been extended until 6 p.m the radar showed heavy rain over Kauai at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour Some locations that will experience flooding include Lihue Forecasters urged staying away from streams drainage ditches and low-lying areas that are prone to flooding don’t drown,” according to the forecast Heavy showers continue to soak parts of the state prompting the National Weather Service to extend a flood advisory for Oahu and issue a new one for Kauai radar showed rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour over windward Oahu with ponding and minor flooding reported on roads The updated advisory is in effect until 3:30 p.m Forecasters urge residents to stay alert and avoid fast-moving water don’t drown,” the advisory warns a flood advisory is in effect through 3 p.m after radar detected similarly heavy rain over the island at 11:48 a.m The weather service said flooding could affect roads and trails Officials are reminding the public to steer clear of streams and flood-prone zones until conditions improve The flood advisory for Kauai has been cancelled but the National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a special marine weather warning for the waters surrounding the Garden Isle multiple strong thunderstorms were identified over waters surrounding Kauai,” the warning said noting the storms were packing wind gusts of 34 knots or greater and small hail “Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.” and northwest waters around the island until 12:30 p.m A large portion of Oahu is under a flood advisory until 12:30 p.m streams and areas with poor drainage possible radar indicated heavy rain over windward Oahu Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour,” the advisory says The weather service said the public to stay away from streams drainage ditches and low-lying areas prone to flooding don’t drown,” the advisory says A flood advisory for Kauai is in effect until noon today radar indicated heavy rain over windward Kauai,” the advisory says “Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.” The flood advisory for Oahu has been canceled Radar showed the heavy rain over Oahu has diminished The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Oahu as heavy showers continue to drench the island this morning but could be extended if flooding persists detected rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour over East Oahu with the heaviest rain falling in areas between Waikiki and Hawaii Kai in low-lying areas with poor drainage and in streams Some locations that may experience flooding include Honolulu Residents are urged to stay away from streams drainage ditches and flood-prone areas until the advisory expires a winter weather advisory has been issued for summits above 11,000 feet from noon today through 6 p.m A slow-moving upper-level trough is expected to bring 3 to 5 inches of snow with blowing snow likely to reduce visibility to near zero at times The NWS warns that travel to the summits could become very difficult and advises caution for anyone planning to be in the area Forecasters say the state will remain in a convective weather pattern with light winds and scattered showers through the weekend Moderate tradewinds are expected to return by early next week but lingering moisture could keep showers active Another storm system developing west of the state may bring southerly winds heavy rain and thunderstorms by Tuesday or Wednesday the name of this little Kahaluu convenience store can be a bit perplexing near the intersection of Kahekili and Kamehameha highways in Kahaluu began life as the company store of the Hygienic Dairy it was once the largest dairy in the state took over the store from the dairy in 1950 remembers when the Hygienic was a full-service gas station and general store I’d wipe your windshield and check your oil People would even pick up their mail at the store because mail delivery didn’t go up into Ahuimanu Valley.” meeting just about everyone in the neighborhood in the process “It was a real community meeting place,” she says and they started building up at Temple Valley and the supermarkets came up in Kaneohe,” she recalls “We could see the handwriting on the wall.” who ran it with her son Michael through 2003 the Hygienic remains a landmark of the area even if it’s a quick pit stop rather than a neighborhood hub Weather Areas of moisture are seen around the islands in this satellite image today The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Oahu until 10:45 p.m radar indicated heavy rain over much of Oahu,” the advisory said The weather service also issued a wind advisory for Hawaii island summits until 4 a.m with southwest winds of 45 to 50 mph and gusts up to 60 mph predicted A flood watch remains in effect all islands except the Big Isle through Friday Josh Green signed an emergency proclamation today in response to the kona low weather event The emergency proclamation is effective immediately and allows the adjutant general to activate units of the National Guard to work in coordination with local authorities emergency management agencies and others to mitigate the impact of the storm County and state agencies are directed to provide emergency relief and engage in emergency management functions The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is on partial activation a flood advisory has been issued for Oahu until 10:45 p.m Radar this evening indicated heavy rain over much of the island with rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour The National Weather Service warned of minor flooding on roads The Honolulu Department of Emergency Management plans to activate its Emergency Operations Center at 7 p.m as a kona low weather system threatens thunderstorms heavy rain and flooding tonight and Thursday Forecasters predict that Oahucould see up to 6 inches of rain through Thursday with some areas at risk of up to 10 inches “This has all the indications of being a serious storm and we are asking everyone to be very careful over the next several days,” Mayor Rick Blangiardi said in a news release while the flood watch has been canceled for Hawaii island along with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff A Kona low developing to the north is expected to bring possible heavy rain and thunderstorms over portions of the state through at least Friday Oahu and parts of Maui are expected to bear the brunt of the excessive rain showers beginning tonight and continuing through Thursday Heavy rainfall is likely to shift toward Kauai on Friday Forecasters warn that the weather may change so be prepared for the possibility of flash flooding A flood watch for the entire state of Hawaii is in effect through Friday evening Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of streams and drainages the National Weather Service said in a bulletin today Roads in several areas may be closed and property damage in urban or low-lying spots may occur due to runoff There is also a risk of landslides in areas with steep terrain located about 600 miles north of Kauai at 4 a.m will intensify and meander around well northwest of the islands into next week pulling up a large amount of moisture from the deep tropics over the islands A slow-moving band of showers and a few thunderstorms are forecast to develop near Oahu and Maui County tonight into Thursday slowly shifting westward toward Kauai by Friday “Excessive rainfall and flash flooding will be a significant concern,” weather officials said “Other areas away from the main band could see spotty downpours and localized flooding problems as well.” By Nina Wu Editors' PicksHomeless in Hawaii The First Assembly of God on Wednesday morning celebrated the grand opening of “The Shelter,” which features dome residences for nine homeless families The project has been in progress for more than two years who will live on the windward campus of First Assembly of God Nine will house residents; one is for the resident manager; and two will provide six full restrooms A welcome basket awaits in one of the entryways First Assembly of God on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the first phase of fiberglass dome shelters in Kaneohe for homeless families A grand opening ceremony was held Wednesday morning for a handful domes built to shelter the homeless in Kaneohe Called “The Shelter,” the domes are the first of their kind to serve Hawaii’s homeless according to the Honolulu-based First Assembly of God Pentecostal church a total of 12 dome shelters were unveiled at 47-323 Ahuimanu Road Nine of the domes are expected to house residents and a resident manager Two of the domes will feature six full restrooms An official move-in date has yet to be set Senior pastor Klayton Ko came up with The Shelter in response to Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s appeal in 2015 for the faith community to find solutions to Hawaii’s homeless problem “Today proves that the faith community is ready and able to step up to be a part of the solution to the homeless crisis,” Ko said “We are hoping the city and state will see by partnering with the faith community we can make a difference to end homelessness in Hawaii.” That year, Ko discovered InterShelter Inc. a company in Alaska that makes fiberglass domes for medical missions and refugee camps and thought it would be a good fit for Hawaii The construction of the domes has been a two-year process the church was able to navigate the zoning and permitting process to make the project a reality Several churches have sponsored the purchase of a dome to help fund the project with the belief that the solution to homelessness involves not only physical shelter transitional shelter for women and children is the first phase of similar shelters that will be built across the state in coming years Heavy rains are expected across the island chain as a strong upper-level trough moves over the state The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Oahu until 3 a.m radar indicated extremely heavy downpours and thunderstorms have redeveloped across the windward sections of Oahu during the past hour and rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour were occurring Stream levels remain very high and many streams are rising further Kamehameha Highway remains closed at Waikane Stream Runoff from earlier heavy rainfall will continue to cause flash flooding during the next few hours Locations in the warning include but are not limited to Ahuimanu The approaching weather system combined with the westward exit of a weak surface trough near Maui resulted in moist prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood watch for all islands through Monday Heavy showers and thunderstorms hit the eastern half of the state today the heaviest rainfall was detected in the Pahoa area where gauges recorded 4.12 inches of rain in the 24-hour period ending today at 5:45 p.m Heavy rainfall also was recorded at Pali (3.2 inches) and Kapapala Ranch (2.46) A winter weather advisory is also in effect for Hawaii island summits above 10,500 feet Crime in Hawaii Prosecutors charged Friday a 23-year-old man accused of driving a car at a Honolulu police officer who fired his weapon in response in Aiea but Salas allegedly accelerated toward the officer who had gotten out of his vehicle and fired his gun at the car Salas fled and the car was later found abandoned on Kaonohi Street near Pearlridge Center in Aiea A subsequent investigation prompted lockdowns at three area schools Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder on a law enforcement officer in Ahuimanu The case was reclassified to first-degree terroristic threatening Painting recently at Byodo-In Temple in Ahuimanu Windward Wanderers (from left) Jeanne Snell Noel Fishman and Joan Fleming also were preparing for their 'Wandering the Arts' exhibit which currently is on view at another one of their favorite plein air painting venues The show features 15 artists and is open daily through Feb The Windward Wanderers have wandered into the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden gallery and set up an art show “Wandering with the Arts,” is open now through Feb featuring the group’s best “en plein air” creations The Wanderers meet each Wednesday morning at a different scenic locale in Windward Oahu to enjoy it together and paint on site They also bring their own lunch and review each other’s work The show offers the best efforts of 15 members in a multimedia display Several are active in the Hawaii Watercolor Society Still more create wooden turned bowls and ceramic pieces