Lowell brings dangerous conditions to Kauaʻi, Niʻihau and high surf, possible heavy rain to Big Island

Although Lowell remains far to the west of Hawaiʻi Island, the forecast continues to call for high surf and possibly heavy rains and flooding conditions.

Several beach parks on Hawai‘i Island remain closed due to the dangerous high surf.

According to the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union, Hurricane Lala has caused more than $3 million in reported losses across 79 types of farms.

The main goals of the Tropical AgTech Center are to improve the profitability of small farms on Hawaiʻi Island and to increase exports from the state.

The male motorcycle operator was arrested for driving a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.

Trina led officers to a brush-covered area about 150 yards from the residence on the Big Island, where the juvenile was located in good health.

Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, with the heaviest showers upslope of Waimea.

This is the 23rd traffic fatality of 2026, compared to 16 traffic fatalities this same time last year.

Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.

Puna resident, biology major and Bonner Leader Lexy Ramos was tabbed for the national honor for her commitment to healthcare equity and community leadership around Hawaiʻi Island.

The 2026 Labor Day Weekend will help everyone around the Big Island relax and rest during their long holidays from work or school; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island during the long holiday weekend now!

Celebrate Hawaiian culture at the He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hilo, honoring the only ruling Queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom with live music, hula and a captivating floral tribute.

Come help the festival commemorate four decades of kūpuna hula Sept. 9-10 on Keauhou Bay while you cherish a moment of Hawai‘i woven into a lei — and time.

Tickets for “A Night of Champions” are available for purchase now on Eventbrite and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Vulcans Athletics website; table sponsorships and tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance.

After more than 2 weeks of the weather being anything but cooperative, downright devastating at times for some locations, we’re crossing our fingers, toes and every other appendage possible that the island will finally get a much needed break; the chances right now look better than promising.