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Volcano Watch: A thank you letter to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field technicians

Next time you listen to a scientist provide updates about ongoing volcanic activity, see a map showing locations of earthquakes or check the livestream cameras at Kīlauea summit for lava, take a moment to appreciate the team that works every day to keep the data flowing.

Tropical Depression Two-C forecast to upgrade to tropical storm today as moves closer to Big Island

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch, with possible flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall, for windward and southeast Big Island from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala drowns Hawaiʻi in 1.9M Olympic-size swimming pools of water

Researchers at Hawaiʻi Mesonet and Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal captured massive 1.3-trillion-gallon scale of the tropical cyclone on the Hawaiian Islands; 833 million gallons of water fell on Big Island alone.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to close ahead of approaching new tropical cyclone

Entire park will be temporarily shuttered as of 5 p.m. today; could still be closed during next lava fountaining episode of ongoing episodic summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano.

Hawai‘i County monitoring new tropical cyclone approaching state

Officials urge residents and businesses to prepare for heavy, flooding rainfall, high surf, possible damaging winds and the potential for worsening of power outages, loss of communications and road closures.

What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Nā‘ālehu Elementary, Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary remain closed

The state Education Department hopes to have plans finalized and shared by early next week for how to return to educational programming at both schools. Meanwhile, Hawaiian Electric expects nearly all impacted Big Island customers, except those in certain remote and severely damaged areas, to have their power back on by today.

ADVISORY: Police report one lane open for contraflow on portion of Māmalahoa Highway in North Kona

Both lanes of travel were previously closed earlier today because of a severed utility pole; motorists urged to drive with caution as road crews remain in the area.

Get ready Big Island: Forecast says another storm will bring heavy rain, strong winds Saturday night into Sunday

Itʻs now Tropical Depression Two-C, but by the time its expected track takes it south of the Big Island this weekend the system is forecast to be Tropical Storm Moke.

Lala Hurricane victims 93-year-old May Doi and retired physicist John Hylas found by neighbors in pastures

May Doi and John Hylas, who lost their lives in the storm over the weekend, were beloved members of the small, rural town of Nāʻālehu and will be greatly missed.

Families search for headstones, National Guard recovers remains after Lala desecrates 2 cemeteries

Raging floodwaters from Hurricane Lala tore through Nā‘ālehu Cemetery and the old Hawaiian cemetery at Kauaha‘ao Congregational Church in Wai‘ohinu, unearthing graves, toppling headstones and carrying away caskets.
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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.

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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Business Monday: Hilo baker nears goal of making 12,000 macarons for Made in Hawaiʻi Festival
Young Brothers makes additional changes to shipping, cargo acceptance because of Tropical Storm Lala
Nā Leo TV launches free social media marketing cohorts for small businesses, nonprofits
Don’t miss opportunity to learn how your food business can avoid common mistakes made during inspections

Big Island Polls Chevron Forward

Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes
Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?
Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
Poll results: Big Island Now readers pick clear winner for top 2024 story. Do you know what it is?

Hawai'i Volcano Blog Chevron Forward

Volcano Watch: A thank you letter to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field technicians
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to close ahead of approaching new tropical cyclone
Volcano Watch: Using ocean noise to monitor for volcanic eruptions
Tropical Storm Lala just 200 miles from South Point; forecast to bring hurricane conditions to Big Island

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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers find Hawaiian corals can possibly adapt to future heat stress
VIDEO: Blacktip shark nursery discovered in Hilo Bay
Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts
Lost reef recreation because of climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion by beginning of next century

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Tropical Depression forecast to become a tropical storm today

Tropical Depression Two-C is forecast to become a tropical storm later today. The system is still expected to track south of Hawaiʻi late Saturday into Monday. Even with the southward track increased winds and rain are expected, with the highest rainfall totals expected across windward and southeast Big Island. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with maximum amounts of 4 inches are expected on eastern Maui.

Recovery efforts continue at Nāʻālehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education continues recovery and planning efforts for Nāʻālehu Elementary School and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary School following significant impacts from Hurricane Lala.

Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains closed, Kīpahulu District reopens after Lala 

The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains closed through the weekend for storm recovery, including road clearing and facility restoration. Meanwhile, the Kīpahulu District is open to the public. Kīpahulu Campground will reopen Friday, Aug. 21.

UH: Hurricane Lala douses Hawaiʻi with 1.9M Olympic-size pools of water

Lalaʻs impacts brought average statewide rainfall of 11.4 inches. Hawaiʻi County received 66% of the total rainfall volume—equivalent to 1.2 million pools (833 million gallons).

Maui Surf Forecast for August 21, 2026

Surf along south facing shores will remain slightly below average through at least Friday morning, with near average heights possible by Saturday as a...

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‘All of our loved ones are scattered all over the place’

Families search for loved ones whose final resting places at 2 Big Island cemeteries were desecrated by raging floodwaters of Hurricane Lala, unearthing graves, toppling headstones and washing away caskets.

Volcano Watch: A thank you letter to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field technicians

Next time you listen to a scientist provide updates about ongoing volcanic activity, see a map showing locations of earthquakes or check the livestream cameras at Kīlauea summit for lava, take a moment to appreciate the team that works every day to keep the data flowing.

Impending tropical cyclone forecast still shows heavy rainfall, possible wind for parts of islands

Heavy rainfall will begin to impact the Big Island late Saturday night, spreading westward across the remainder of the islands Sunday into Monday.

Kauai Weather Forecast for August 21, 2026

Trades remain weak through Friday as a trough advances north of the islands. Tropical Depression 2C has formed southeast of Hawaii and is forecast to track...

Kauai Surf Forecast for August 21, 2026

Surf along south facing shores will remain slightly below average through at least Friday morning, with near average heights possible by Saturday as a...