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    • UPDATE: Kauaʻi fire crews have Wainiha brush fire under control

    Firefighters will remain on scene to continue mop up and perform overnight fire watch to monitor the area in the vicinity of Ananalu Road.

    Kaua‘i News Post-Lala recovery drives bring urgent call for blood, food donations on Kauaʻi

    Business More than 800 vendor booths expected to be featured at 32nd annual Made in Hawaiʻi…

    Tropical Depression Two-C expected to become strong tropical storm, with impacts to Kauaʻi still possible late this weekend

    The storm system is expected to persist and strengthen during the next few days, with a gradual turn to the west and the center passing south of the Big Island by this weekend and then the smaller main Hawaiian Islands, including Kauaʻi, by early next week. August 20, 2026 · 07:48pm

    State Land Board authorizes transfer of 300+ acres to Hawaiian Home Lands

    The eight parcels on the Big Island identified in the transfer consist of two commercial-zoned parcels appropriate for revenue-generating industrial/commercial development and six parcels in the Hilo town core suited to connected residential and agricultural homestead development.

    Community Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services honors exceptional employees

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala recovery

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    Tropical Depression Two-C expected to become strong tropical storm, with impacts to Kauaʻi still possible late this weekend

    The storm system is expected to persist and strengthen during the next few days, with a gradual turn to the west and the center passing south of the Big Island by this weekend and then the smaller main Hawaiian Islands, including Kauaʻi, by early next week.

    UPDATE: Kauaʻi fire crews have Wainiha brush fire under control

    Firefighters will remain on scene to continue mop up and perform overnight fire watch to monitor the area in the vicinity of Ananalu Road.

    Post-Lala recovery drives bring urgent call for blood, food donations on Kauaʻi

    In the wake of Hurricane Lala, Kauaʻi residents are urged to bolster community resilience by donating blood and supporting the annual Food Drive Day.

    More than 800 vendor booths expected to be featured at 32nd annual Made in Hawaiʻi Festival

    Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism again is the official government sponsor for the business festival from Aug. 20-23 at Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu, which will also feature 28 local businesses participating at the Made in Hawaiʻi Pavilion.

    Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services honors exceptional employees

    Department awards annual incentive and service awards; Eric Agena, engineering program manager at the Kauaʻi District Office, was named Manager of the Year.

    State Land Board authorizes transfer of 300+ acres to Hawaiian Home Lands

    The eight parcels on the Big Island identified in the transfer consist of two commercial-zoned parcels appropriate for revenue-generating industrial/commercial development and six parcels in the Hilo town core suited to connected residential and agricultural homestead development.
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    More than 800 vendor booths expected to be featured at 32nd annual Made in Hawaiʻi Festival

    Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism again is the official government sponsor for the business festival from Aug. 20-23 at Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu, which will also feature 28 local businesses participating at the Made in Hawaiʻi Pavilion.

    Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services honors exceptional employees

    Department awards annual incentive and service awards; Eric Agena, engineering program manager at the Kauaʻi District Office, was named Manager of the Year.

    State Land Board authorizes transfer of 300+ acres to Hawaiian Home Lands

    The eight parcels on the Big Island identified in the transfer consist of two commercial-zoned parcels appropriate for revenue-generating industrial/commercial development and six parcels in the Hilo town core suited to connected residential and agricultural homestead development.

    Public advised by state about recall of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Outshine Fruit Bars products

    The recall was issued because of possible contamination with glass; recalled products were distributed nationally, including at Times/Don Quijote, KTA Super Stores, Walmart, Target and other retailers in Hawaiʻi.

    State health officials urge precautions following Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala

    Major storms create environmental conditions that can be detrimental to public health; state health officials urge the public to keep these safety guidelines in mind as people clean up after the storm.

    SNAP recipients eligible for replacement benefits following Lala

    In the aftermath of Hurricane Lala’s severe weather and power outages, SNAP recipients are eligible for replacement benefits to regain lost food resources.

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    What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Want to donate? Check out how

    Hawaiian Electric restored power to 2,600 Big Island customers but about 14,400 customers are still waiting; and medical doctors will be available Thursday at Nāʻālehu Elementary Schools.

    Hawaii County 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...

    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.

    Hawaii County 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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    Special-edition Diamond Bakery boxes to share Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s mission while supporting those in need

    Catholic Charities Hawai‘i has partnered with Diamond Bakery, one of Hawai‘i’s most trusted cracker and cookie brands, to share the stories of the people and families CCH serves and to raise awareness and support for its programs and services.

    Gov. Green and leaders provide update on potential tropical cyclone and Lala recovery efforts

    Gov. Josh Green joined state, weather service officials and nonprofit leaders today to provide an update on the potential tropical cyclone approaching Hawaiʻi and ongoing recovery efforts following Lala.

    County of Maui officials encourage residents to prepare for another tropical system

    County of Maui officials are encouraging residents to prepare ahead of a tropical depression that is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Moke — less than a week after impacts from Tropical Storm Lala.

    Hawaiian Electric crews joined by partner California utility workers to expedite restoration work

    Hawaiian Electric expects nearly all impacted customers to be restored on Hawai‘i Island by Friday, except for certain remote and severely damaged areas. As of 2:30 p.m., about 80% of impacted customers have been restored on Hawaiʻi Island. Currently, about 13,000 are without power.