Hawai‘i News Hawai‘i Gov. Green issues emergency proclamation ahead of Tropical Storm Lala
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Thursday weather update: Tropical Storm Lala strengthens a bit; Kaua‘i County officials urge residents to prepare
Lala is expected to be near or just south of the Big Island by Saturday and pass south of the smaller islands over the weekend. August 13, 2026 · 03:00am
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Kaua‘i News
Hawai‘i Gov. Green issues emergency proclamation ahead of Tropical Storm Lala
The proclamation activates the Major Disaster Fund and authorizes the activation of the Hawaiʻi National Guard if needed.
Social media lit up by curious case of conspicuous cloud high above Big Island
Was it a contrail or ‘chemtrail’? Long, thin, white cloud stretched across the Big Island sky on the afternoon of Aug. 11 creates a buzz with possible impending tropical cyclone poised to impact the islands.
Live opossum caught on Big Island near Hilo Harbor
Per animal and human health protocol, the opossum was humanely euthanized and submitted for rabies testing.
New fire weather signs installed at Hanapēpē and Waimea fire stations
New signs will display Red Flag Warning placard to inform residents and visitors of critical fire weather conditions occurring, or occurring soon.
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Hawaii News
Hawai‘i Gov. Green issues emergency proclamation ahead of Tropical Storm Lala
The proclamation activates the Major Disaster Fund and authorizes the activation of the Hawaiʻi National Guard if needed.
Social media lit up by curious case of conspicuous cloud high above Big Island
Was it a contrail or ‘chemtrail’? Long, thin, white cloud stretched across the Big Island sky on the afternoon of Aug. 11 creates a buzz with possible impending tropical cyclone poised to impact the islands.
Live opossum caught on Big Island near Hilo Harbor
Per animal and human health protocol, the opossum was humanely euthanized and submitted for rabies testing.
High surf advisory in effect for south-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
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.
Young Hawaiian monk seal discovered on Oʻahu North Shore dead, entangled in abandoned lay net
The 3-month-old seal was identified as RV36, a male, born in late April at Kaʻena Point State Park; the carcass was turned over to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which will conduct a post-mortem examination.
Big Island News
Tropical Storm Lala prompts widespread closures at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is preparing for the impact of Tropical Storm Lala by closing several areas, including the Mauna Loa summit and Welcome Center, to ensure visitor safety,
Hawai‘i poet laureate to lead free poetry writing workshop at Waimea public library
"Ma-Ke Die Dead: Writing Poetry About Loved Ones Who Stay Gone" is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 27 and open to ages 14 years old and older.
Maui News
East Maui Water Authority invites residents to Aug. 17 board meeting in Kula
The County of Maui’s East Maui Water Authority invites residents to participate in a meeting of its governing board, the ‘Aha Wai O Maui Hikina Board, from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at Kula Community Center. The meeting will include a community conversation on Upcountry water history.
Hawaiʻi Island public schools to maintain normal school-day operations Friday; campuses to close after 5:30 p.m. due to Tropical Storm Lala
Based on current weather conditions and forecasts, all HIDOE public schools on Hawaiʻi Island will maintain normal school-day operations on Friday, Aug. 14. In-person instruction will continue as scheduled. School principals may cancel select after school activities on Friday afternoon.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund stands ready ahead of peak hurricane season
As Hawaiʻi enters the peak months of hurricane season, the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation is ramping up support for its Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund to help communities prepare for and respond to disasters.
County of Maui continues to prepare, urges community readiness as TS Lala strengthens
The County of Maui continues to prepare for possible impacts from Tropical Storm Lala, as emergency management officials echo that community members should be ready for potentially hazardous conditions across Maui County this weekend.
