Activities Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 14-20 — weather permitting
News UPDATE: Portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway to remain closed through Thursday because…
Thursday weather update: Tropical Storm Lala forms; hurricane watch issued for Hawai‘i Island
Tropical Storm Lala is expected to be near or just south of the Big Island by Saturday. August 13, 2026 · 03:00am
Episode 53 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit ends after nearly 10 hours
An estimated 6 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 40% to 50% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor; An abrupt switch from deflation to inflation at the summit coincided with the end of Episode 53 fountaining, indicating another lava fountaining episode is likely.East Hawai‘i News UPDATE: Bacteria notification canceled at Honoli‘i Cove on east side of Big Island
Hawai'i Volcano Blog UPDATE 2: National Weather Service advises public about possible tephra fall downwind…
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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.
Episode 53 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit ends after nearly 10 hours
An estimated 6 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 40% to 50% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor; An abrupt switch from deflation to inflation at the summit coincided with the end of Episode 53 fountaining, indicating another lava fountaining episode is likely.
Thursday weather update: Tropical Storm Lala forms; hurricane watch issued for Hawai‘i Island
Tropical Storm Lala is expected to be near or just south of the Big Island by Saturday.
HPD briefs for Aug. 13: Young anglers enjoy Keiki Fishing Day, police host Hilo beach clean up, Aloha Exchange Club honors officers
Briefs involving the Hawaiʻi Police Department Community Policing Division’s recent community events and second quarter officer awardees.
UPDATE: Portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway to remain closed through Thursday because of wildland fire
The roadway between the Old Saddle Road junction and Highway 190 junction will stay closed while fire crews continue to battle the blaze that had burned 230 acres as of the morning of Aug. 12.
Severe weather Wednesday update: Hurricane or tropical storm watch likely to be required for part of state by early Thursday
National Hurricane Center reports Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C remains about 900 miles east-southeast of Hilo and now has sustained winds of nearly 40 mph as it continues moving about 9 mph toward Hawaiʻi, according to a Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense message early the evening of Aug. 12.
UPDATE: Bacteria notification canceled at Honoli‘i Cove on east side of Big Island
Retesting showed levels of enterococci bacteria in the waters at the beach and surrounding areas no longer exceed the acceptable state threshold; brown water advisory continues for other waters off East Hawai‘i
UPDATE 2: National Weather Service advises public about possible tephra fall downwind of Kīlauea summit
Low level winds will carry any tephra produced during Episode 53 lava fountaining, which began shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday, to the west or southwest of the volcano’s summit; if the eruption is strong enough to loft tephra above the trade wind inversion, tephra could be carried to the north or northeast.
High surf advisory issued tonight through Friday morning
The high surf advisory is in place from 6 p.m. tonight to 6 a.m. Friday morning and is not related to the incoming tropical storm.
Televised candidate forums planned by Office of Hawaiian Affairs for 2026 trustee election
The forums are designed to provide voters and agency beneficiaries an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about issues, their priorities and the visions they would bring to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs governing board.
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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 Weather Forecast for August 13, 2026
Increased trade winds through Friday, combined with dry conditions, will elevate the fire weather threat for the end of the work week. Meanwhile,...
Episode 53 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit ends after nearly 10 hours
An estimated 6 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 40% to 50% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor; An abrupt switch from deflation to inflation at the summit coincided with the end of Episode 53 fountaining, indicating another lava fountaining episode is likely.
Tropical Storm Lala forms, Hurricane Watch issued for the Big Island of Hawaiʻi
Tropical Storm Lala has officially formed prompting the issuance of a Hurricane Watch for the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous.
Maui Surf Forecast for August 13, 2026
Surf along south and west facing shores will continue to remain elevated as a new long-period south swell fills in tonight and peaks on Thursday. A High Surf...
‘Disappointed, shocked, upset.’ Maui police chief responds to questions surrounding Vaituulala’s arrest
Chief John Pelletier emphasized a "zero tolerance" approach to the incident, initiating both internal and external audits in an effort to restore public trust. The external review will be conducted by Hawaiʻi County Police Chief Reed K. Mahuna to ensure transparency and objectivity.
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Kauaʻi Community College interns cultivate culture with conservation
Ten high school and college students were able to connect their passion for the environment with future careers through hands-on experience and networking opportunities.
Lane closures scheduled today for portion of Kalama Road in Wailuā
Traffic will be reduced to one lane with alternating flow, and intermittent full road closures could be necessary, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting, to accommodate emergency tree removal work.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C update for Thursday: Heavy rainfall forecast, with increasing risk of wind, wave impacts
The exact location and magnitude of impacts still remain uncertain, but One-C is expected to become a tropical storm by today; port conditions increased, Young Brothers closely watching situation.
