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Storm weakened slightly Saturday afternoon; however, it is still forecast to bring heavy rainfall and gusty enhanced trade winds to the Big Island beginning overnight and through Sunday; lower amounts of rain expected throughout remainder of the islands as Moke is expected to pass well to their south.

Coast Guard Southwest District watchstanders at about 8 p.m. Thursday received multiple distress alerts from the Ecuadorian fishing vessel Drennec; all 27 crewmembers were rescued from a lifeboat by a responding good Samaritan vessel.

The truck was inadvertently shifted into neutral, causing it to roll back and strike the toddler, who was walking behind it; the 3-year-old was eventually transported to Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women and Children on O‘ahu for further treatment.

Pāhoa High and Intermediate School has been honored as a 2026 “School of Distinction” by the Association for Middle Level Education, affirming its innovative approach to education.

Even as its main facility remains closed due to severe flood damage, tbe Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center is spearheading efforts to restore healthcare access by deploying a mobile clinic next week.

Currently, about 11,290 Hawaiian Electric customers without power, including 9,300 in Puna and 1,300 in Kaʻū, the areas likely to be impacted the most in the state by approaching Tropical Storm Moke.

Big Island pet owners can showcase their beloved pets while contributing to a good cause.

Flood watch will be in effect from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon as Moke is expected to bring total rainfall of 5 to 10 inches, with maximum amounts of 15 inches, to windward and southeast parts of the island, including those hard-hit a week ago by Hurricane Lala.

The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency is poised to request a federal disaster declaration as detailed assessments of Hurricane Lala’s devastation commence.

“I think when you come to these rural communities, we kind of help ourselves. I mean, just looking at them right now, this is not a government agency, nor are they getting paid. It’s just people helping people.” — Nāʻālehu resident Kamakani Dancil

In the wake of Hurricane Lala’s devastation, Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has unveiled its Emergency Member Relief Program, offering vital support through loans, payment deferrals, and penalty-free withdrawals.

Hawaiʻi’s Department of Human Services has announced an extension through Sept. 3 for SNAP recipients to apply for replacement benefits due to Tropical Cyclone Lala.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.