News Some areas within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopen after Hurricane Lala
News Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding teen girl
Business Monday: Punalu‘u Bake Shop donates last of its sweet bread after suffering severe damage from Lala
Punuluʻu Bake Shop general manager Zachary Kennedy said while it will take time to rebuild the badly damaged properties of the business, "we are 100% going to rebuild." August 24, 2026 · 04:21pm
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 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
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UPDATE: Māmalahoa Highway open to all traffic near 105-mile marker in West Hawai‘i
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Big Island News
Flood watch canceled for Big Island; Moke now more than 500 miles away
Tropical depression Moke was 515 miles east of Johnston Island, an atoll about 843 nautical miles southwest of Hilo, as of the 11 a.m. Monday advisory by the National Hurricane Center.
Business Monday: Punalu‘u Bake Shop donates last of its sweet bread after suffering severe damage from Lala
Punuluʻu Bake Shop general manager Zachary Kennedy said while it will take time to rebuild the badly damaged properties of the business, “we are 100% going to rebuild.”
Trucks flown into Hilo from California to help Hawaiian Electric in power restoration
Included in the shipment were two bucket trucks, a companion crew truck and a cable reel trailer.
Some areas within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reopen after Hurricane Lala
Mauna Loa Road is open to Kīpukapuaulu, but Kīpukapuaulu Trail is closed due to tree hazards.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding teen girl
The teen was last seen on Sunday in the Ainaloa subdivision.
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.
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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
Maui observes Suicide Prevention Month: Join the upcoming sign waving and training events
September events on Maui include sign-waving at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Shopping Center and safeTALK training at UH Maui College on Sept. 10, followed by Crisis Intervention Team Training on Sept. 30.
County Immigrant Services to host passport application fair Aug. 28, 2026, in Lahaina
The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns Immigrant Services Division will host a United States Passport Application Acceptance Fair by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at the Maui Family YMCA Westside Resource Center, 226 Kupuohi St., Lahaina.
Additional Hawaiian Electric crews arrive on Big Island to help with repairs from Hurricane Lala
Additional Hawaiian Electric employees arrived on Hawaiʻi Island on Monday, including lineworkers, engineering and other support teams from Maui and Oʻahu, to aid in restoration efforts and help speed recovery. Three newly arrived Oʻahu crews are working in the Kona area today. Seven additional Oʻahu crew members will arrive Tuesday in Hilo.
Wailuku First Friday kicks off Festivals of Aloha
Festivals of Aloha kicks off at Wailuku First Friday guided by its 2026 theme, “Ea Mai Ke Kai Mai – Rise Up from the Sea,” in support of Gov. Josh Green’s declaration of 2026 as the “Year of Our Coastal Kuleana.” on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the heart of Wailuku Town.
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.
