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Update: Kauaʻi, Niʻihau remain under tropical storm warning as Hurricane Lala pulls away from Big Island
Hurricane Lala maintains its strength as it moves away from the Big Island, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain across Hawaiʻi. August 15, 2026 · 11:35pm
Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Hurricane Lala
High winds, flooding and fallen trees from Hurricane Lala may disrupt power, cause road closures or damage water infrastructure.Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi County more than doubles its pesticide-free parks
Hawai‘i News US Navy initiates return of nearly 44 acres on Oʻahu, Molokaʻi to state
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Update: Kauaʻi, Niʻihau remain under tropical storm warning as Hurricane Lala pulls away from Big Island
Hurricane Lala maintains its strength as it moves away from the Big Island, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain across Hawaiʻi.
Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Hurricane Lala
High winds, flooding and fallen trees from Hurricane Lala may disrupt power, cause road closures or damage water infrastructure.
Hurricane Hunters reveal what they found inside Lala as it strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane
As Hurricane Lala intensifies into a Category 1 storm, the U.S. Air Force Hurricane Hunters have flown back to California after performing essential data collection flights to improve understanding of Lala.
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With Hurricane Lala approaching, Kaua‘i Now News is encouraging its viewers to share footage they capture.
New York visitor rescued from Kalalau Trail on Friday suffering from dehydration
The woman was taken by helicopter from the Kalalau Beach landing zone to Princeville Airport and transferred to American Medical Response for evaluation; she declined further medical treatment.
Kauaʻi County more than doubles its pesticide-free parks
Three parks were selected by Parks and Recreation for the alternative weed management program, which was established nearly 7 years ago in 2019; Kauai County recently added 4 more parks and facilities to the program that uses synthetic herbicides to for weed management.
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Hawaii News
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With Hurricane Lala approaching, Kaua‘i Now News is encouraging its viewers to share footage they capture.
US Navy initiates return of nearly 44 acres on Oʻahu, Molokaʻi to state
Gov. Josh Green announced that the Department of the Navy is initiating the process to return nearly 44 acres of federal property to the state of Hawaiʻi. The proposed transfers include a 31.693-acre parcel at Kalaeloa and the Marine Corps’ 12-acre Molokaʻi Training Support Facility at Hoʻolehua.
State reminds consumers to review insurance policies before storm’s arrival
Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division encourages residents to take steps now to make filing insurance claims easier after damage from any heavy rainfall and flooding occurs.
Guidance and resources from state tourism agency can help visitors weather Tropical Storm Lala
All the information visitors need to track the tropical cyclone — which is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane as it nears the Big Island — and stay safe from the forecast hazards, courtesy of Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
Volcano Watch: Using ocean noise to monitor for volcanic eruptions
Ocean swells are constantly beating on the ocean floor. This nonstop drumming creates continuous signals that travel through Earth and recorded on seismometers around the globe, including here in Hawai‘i; changes in the speed of these ocean noise signals can give us clues about volcanic activity.
Big Island News
UPDATE: Lala remains a hurricane as it continues northwest on leeward side of Big Island
Hurricane Lala will continue to produce damaging winds through Saturday night on the Big Island and spread west across the smaller islands on Sunday.
Breaking: 2 homes swept away in Nā‘ālehu due to intense rainfall from Lala
Flash flooding is ongoing, with additional heavy rain bands expected over the next several hours.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for August 16, 2026
High Surf Warnings remain in effect for all E facing shores except Kauai where an advisory remains in effect. Surf rapidly declines tonight for the eastern end...
State of Hawaiʻi coordinated response to Hurricane Lala – Saturday evening update
Hurricane Lala is impacting the state, with Hawaiʻi state agencies actively responding to the storm and supporting county emergency response efforts. State personnel and resources have been deployed across the islands to address current impacts and respond to changing conditions as the hurricane moves through the state. “Hurricane Lala is now impacting our state, and the safety […]
Hot Kūpuna Nights returns to Lahaina Civic Center Wednesday with music, food and resources
The Maui County Office of Recovery, in collaboration with the Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society, invites Lahaina kūpuna and ʻohana to spend an afternoon together at the next Hot Kūpuna Nights from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Community members are […]
Utility work on Kekaulike Avenue to impact traffic, Aug. 17-21
To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric contractors are replacing one pole along Kekaulike Avenue between Puanani Place and Haleakalā Hwy. that will impact traffic on Monday, Aug. 17 to Friday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. No service interruption is expected.
