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Lala Recovery: 6 bridges not destroyed as feared, but plenty of damage to repair, debris to cleanup
"The Ka‘ū District is actually going to become accessible in just days instead of weeks or months like some people had worried," Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda said. August 17, 2026 · 06:39pm
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: All public schools, state and county offices closed Tuesday
The closures will enable public works crews and utility crews to work more effectively to clear roads and restore power on the Big Island, Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said.East Hawai‘i News Department of Water Supply issues precautionary water boil notice for Pāhala
News Magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes Big island near Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo
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What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: All public schools, state and county offices closed Tuesday
The closures will enable public works crews and utility crews to work more effectively to clear roads and restore power on the Big Island, Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said.
Hurricane Lala leaves native birds injured, grounded across Hawaiʻi Island
Following Hurricane Lala, Hawaiʻi Island officials urge locals to exercise caution as they may encounter displaced or injured native birds.
Lala Recovery: 6 bridges not destroyed as feared, but plenty of damage to repair, debris to cleanup
“The Ka‘ū District is actually going to become accessible in just days instead of weeks or months like some people had worried,” Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda said.
Kaʻū water systems issue precautionary boil notice for customers in Punaluʻu, Wood Valley
Punaluʻu Water and Sanitation serves about 200 customers along ʻAlahaki, Nīnole roads in Punaluʻu area; Wood Valley Water and Farm Co-op serves about 100 customers in Wood Valley.
98-year-old former elementary school teacher first known fatality of Hurricane Lala on the Big Island
A resident of Nāʻālehu said the woman who died had lived by herself and was tiny, under 100 pounds.
Department of Water Supply issues precautionary water boil notice for Pāhala
Due to the impact of Hurricane Lala, residents in Pāhala are under a boil-water advisory, requiring all drinking and cooking water to be boiled following system damage
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes Big island near Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo
This earthquake is likely an aftershock of the magnitude 6.0 that occurred on May 23.
UPDATE: 911 Services back online in Hawaiʻi County, but carrier disruptions continue
The County of Hawaiʻi confirms that 911 services are now restored after disruptions.
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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 Surf Forecast for August 18, 2026
Surf along south facing shores remains elevated from a moderate, medium to long period swell that filled in last night. However, it is still expected to...
Most Hawaiʻi public schools to reopen Tuesday following Hurricane Lala
All public schools on Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi will reopen to students and staff.
Some schools on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island will remain closed to students Tuesday as crews continue addressing storm-related health and safety issues, utility service and other conditions affecting campus operations.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center announces free monthly family events
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center announced three free monthly events for Maui residents this school year, including bingo night, a children's craft hour and a Polynesian hula show.
DBEDT to sponsor Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, showcase 28 local businesses in Hawaiʻi Made Pavilion
The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism will again serve as the official government sponsor of the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, now in its 32nd year, running Aug. 20-23 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu, according to an announcement.
County of Maui offices to resume normal operations on Aug. 18; Eddie Tam to transition to charging station
County of Maui offices and services will resume normal operations on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The County charging station and American Red Cross shelter at Eddie Tam in Makawao will close at 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17. It will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. solely as a charging station, or temporary service site, for powering devices and connecting to WiFi via Starlink.
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Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala
On Monday, all Kauaʻi public schools and all state and county offices will be closed.
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 18, 2026
Light showers are possible through this evening. Trade wind pattern returns Tuesday with windward and mauka showers much of this week. Precipitation chances...
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 18, 2026
Surf along south facing shores remains elevated from a moderate, medium to long period swell that filled in last night. However, it is still expected to...
