UPDATE: Search and rescue operation underway after several homes swept off foundations in Ka‘ū District

As Tropical Storm Lala continues to move farther away from the Big Island, there remains a flood advisory for the entire island with rain still falling.

More than 63,000 customers were without power on the Big Island as of 8 p.m. Saturday, according to Hawaiian Electric.

Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda posted an update about the developing situation in Nā‘ālehu and Wai‘ohinu, saying there is a joint search effort underway with Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, Fire and Police Departments, Public Works, Hawai‘i National Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division offers a guide, resources for efficient insurance claim processing.

The restaurant food completed a list of nine corrective actions to pass a follow-up inspection.

On Saturday night, Hawai‘i County officials reported a slight increase in shelter numbers from 130 to 140, and there were around five rescues of people from vehicles that got stranded.

As Hurricane Lala intensifies into a Category 1 storm, the U.S. Air Force Hurricane Hunters have flown back to California after performing essential data collection flights to improve understanding of Lala.

Zephyr Insurance encourages policyholders to take precautions to protect their families and property and to keep their insurance policy and insurance agent’s contact information readily available.

Hawai’i County hasn’t taken a direct hit from a hurricane since 1871, according to Mayor Kimo Alameda, but Lala possibly could change that.

Gov. Josh Green announced that the Department of the Navy is initiating the process to return nearly 44 acres of federal property to the state of Hawaiʻi. The proposed transfers include a 31.693-acre parcel at Kalaeloa and the Marine Corps’ 12-acre Molokaʻi Training Support Facility at Hoʻolehua.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The unique variety of events happening during the next week around the Big Island features an array of culture, music, history, health, art and more.