News Damage from Tropical Storm Moke causes phone line outage at North Kohala police station
News Free meal boxes coming weekly to Kaʻū children during Hurricane Lala recovery
Flash flood threat continues for portions of Big Island as Moke continues moving far west
A flood watch remains in effect through Monday for Hawaiʻi Island because areas are still wet and saturated from Hurricane Lala. August 24, 2026 · 05:20am
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Food, water, electric, supplies and other essentials
Relief efforts continue following destruction on the Big Island caused by Hurricane Lala a week ago as portions of the island still do not have water or electricity.News Dusty Donkey Emporium marks a decade of supporting the Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative
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Big Island News
Damage from Tropical Storm Moke causes phone line outage at North Kohala police station
Those in need of immediate police assistance in the North Kohala area are advised to call 911.
Free meal boxes coming weekly to Kaʻū children during Hurricane Lala recovery
The Department of Education is launching a weekly distribution of free meal boxes for children in Kaʻū, providing 4,500 meals each week to support the community’s recovery from Hurricane Lala.
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Food, water, electric, supplies and other essentials
Relief efforts continue following destruction on the Big Island caused by Hurricane Lala a week ago as portions of the island still do not have water or electricity.
Flash flood threat continues for portions of Big Island as Moke continues moving far west
A flood watch remains in effect through Monday for Hawaiʻi Island because areas are still wet and saturated from Hurricane Lala.
Business Monday: Punalu‘u Bake Shop donates last of its sweet bread after Lala severe damages from Lala
Punuluʻu Bake Shop general manager Zachary Kennedy said it will take time to rebuild the badly damaged properties of the business, “we are 100% going to rebuild.”
Dusty Donkey Emporium marks a decade of supporting the Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative
The thrift shop was started a decade ago to provide income to the initiative and give volunteers another way to contribute when the stewardship work became too difficult.
Water service in south Big Island communities plagued by damaged water lines, power outages from Lala
Hawaiʻi County has provided portable water tankers and water buffalos to help in areas where water service is not available.
Update: Baggage screening outage resolved at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation no longer is recommending additional time for passengers departing with checked baggage from Terminal 2 at HNL.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 21-27: Plenty to do, but once again the weather could get in the way
It’s a smorgasbord of fun planned for everyone at events and activities around the island; unfortunately, another possible tropical cyclone could be headed our way, becoming the second most unwanted guest to the islands as early as this weekend.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 14-20 — weather permitting
There once again is no lack of fun happening during events around the Big Island this weekend and beyond; however, it will be extremely prudent to call ahead before you go in case there are cancellations caused by the impending possible tropical cyclone in the forecast.
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site celebrating 54th anniversary with free Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Kamehameha the Great, the first person to unite the warring islands into the Kingdom of Hawai’i, had the major temple built by thousands and thousands of men from 1790 to 1791.
2026 ‘Ohina Labs application deadline quickly approaching for filmmakers
There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.
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Maui Now
Water conservation continues for West Kuiaha and Awalau areas
The Department of Water Supply is asking those in the West Kuiaha and Awalau areas to continue conserving water because a well is currently out of service. Those in the affected areas may experience low water pressure or water outages while DWS crews work to restore service.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center to present “Voices Behind Barbed Wire” on Sept. 12
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center (NVMC) will host a special community screening of Voices Behind Barbed Wire on Saturday, Sept. 12, at its campus located at 665 Kahului Beach Road. The program is free to attend, and reservations are required.
Gov. Green authorizes relief for Hurricane Lala – impacted taxpayers
Gov. Josh Green has authorized the state Department of Taxation to waive penalties and interest for the period of Aug. 20, 2026, to Oct. 20, 2026, for eligible impacted taxpayers who are not able to timely file certain state income tax, general excise tax and transient accommodations tax returns, or are not able to make timely payment in connection with those returns.
Kaua‘i Now
Moke weakens to tropical depression, traveling far south of Kauaʻi today
The storm track still shows Moke passing well to the south of the Garden Isle on Monday with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph and more weakening expected.
Mountain Biking Kauaʻi opens registration for 2026 Anahola Max Enduro race
There are five timed downhill courses that promise adrenaline-packed rides on Kauaʻi’s revitalized biking trails.
New 2,400 students at UH Mānoa explore campus, academics during fall orientation
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa kicked off the fall 2026 semester with a two-day new student orientation that had activities designed to introduce them to campus life and help them build connections.
