Crime Arkansas man charged in reported West Hawai’i sexual assaults
Crime Police charge Kona woman in connection with reported robbery at knifepoint
Magnitude-5.2 quake strikes beneath Kama‘ehuakanaloa seamount east-southeast of Big Island
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that the quake was part of an ongoing sequence of temblors associated with unrest that started Aug. 9 at the seamount. The quakes have no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes. August 11, 2026 · 10:03pm
Bacteria notification, brown water advisory issued for waters off East Hawai‘i
Routine water sampling at Honoli‘i Cove detected bacteria levels above the state's permitted threshold while health officials advise the public to stay out of waters of Hilo Bay and several miles...Community Residents can participate in the Waikoloa Hulu Street evacuation drill set for Saturday
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Magnitude-5.2 quake strikes beneath Kama‘ehuakanaloa seamount east-southeast of Big Island
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that the quake was part of an ongoing sequence of temblors associated with unrest that started Aug. 9 at the seamount. The quakes have no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes.
Bacteria notification, brown water advisory issued for waters off East Hawai‘i
Routine water sampling at Honoli‘i Cove detected bacteria levels above the state’s permitted threshold while health officials advise the public to stay out of waters of Hilo Bay and several miles north along the Hāmākua Coast because of a brown waters.
UPDATE: Wildland fire that caused closure of Daniel K. Inouye Highway has burned 70+ acres
Fire crews from Hawaiʻi County, state Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Pōhakuloa Training Area and air support from the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard continue to fight the blaze; firefighting operations expected to continue throughout night.
Arkansas man charged in reported West Hawai’i sexual assaults
64-year-old Timothy Efird of Hot Springs, Ark., is charged with first-degree and second-degree sexual assault in connection with two separate incidents reportedly involving the same woman.
Police charge Kona woman in connection with reported robbery at knifepoint
33-year-old Krystal Hernandez is charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree promoting a detrimental drug following an incident Aug. 7 near the 75-5500 block of Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona.
Residents can participate in the Waikoloa Hulu Street evacuation drill set for Saturday
Waikoloa Village residents and visitors are encouraged to take part in the driving the evacuation route on Hulu Street from 9 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 15.
Kūpuna on Hawaiian Homes wait list encouraged to apply to rental subsidy program
The initiative is funded with $10 million from the federal Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act, secured by Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation.
Big Island could see severe weather starting Friday
A tropical depression, or storm, is expected to form during the next couple of days.
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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.
Keiki invited to participate in second annual Youth Music Showcase
Participation is limited to the first 15 performances, with a maximum of three performances in each category each limited to 3 minutes; registration deadline is Aug. 22.
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Maui Surf Forecast for August 12, 2026
Surf along south and west facing shores will continue to remain elevated as overlapping south swells continue to fill in around the islands through tonight. A...
Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays returns this weekend on Aug. 15
The Maui Economic Recovery Commission, Healing Journey Team welcomes the community back for Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays, a monthly gathering dedicated to healing, connection, and strengthening the resilience of Lahaina.
No tsunami expected after preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake at Loihi Seamount south of Hawaiʻi Island
There is no tsunami expected following a 5.1 earthquake reported at the Loihi Seamount, south of the Big Island. The quake occurred at 5:49 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.
Women’s competition called ON at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA
Women's Round One has been called ON at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Stop No. 7 of the 2026 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT). After three days saw the completion of the men's first two rounds, the world's best women will get their shot at Teahupo'o at this year's event.
Kaua‘i Now
UPDATED: Water service shutdown rescheduled for portions of Wailuā Homesteads
The shutdown originally planned for Aug. 11 is now slated for Aug. 12 and necessary to repair a water mainline affecting portions of the community.
Portions previously closed on Kūhiō Highway reopen following emergency water service repair
The county reported about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday that a one‑lane closure of the southbound lane was in effect for the portion of Kūhiō Highway between Uhelekawawa Canal Bridge and Hoi Road, in the vicinity of Safeway and Ross Dress for Less, because of necessary emergency repairs following a break in a water line in that area.
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 12, 2026
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will continue through the next few days with a gradual strengthening expected Thursday into Friday. Mostly dry conditions...
