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    • The center of Tropical Storm Moke was 310 miles outh of HIlo as of 5 a.m. Aug. 23, 2026. (Map: National Hurricane Center)

    Moke to begin weakening Sunday; little impact expected for Kauaʻi

    The tropical storm track still shows Moke passing well to the south of the Garden Isle on Monday with forecast rain of up to 1 to 2 inches.

    Hawai‘i News Update: Baggage screening outage resolved at Honolulu airport’s Terminal 2

    Kaua‘i News Moke sees little change to strength, forecast through Saturday afternoon; still…

    Kauaʻi Sea Scouts open recruitment after 2-week, 5-island voyage

    After a thrilling two-week sea adventure across five islands, the Kauaʻi Sea Scouts are inviting teens to explore their love of the ocean at a free open house. August 23, 2026 · 05:00am

    Governor officially requests presidential emergency declaration following Hurricane Lala

    Gov. Josh Green's request covers Hawaiʻi County, Maui County and City and County of Honolulu; it seeks immediate federal assistance to protect public health and safety as well as maintain essential services and support communities still recovering.

    Kaua‘i News Kaua’i firefighters respond to smoke, flames in vicinity of ʻAnanalu Road in…

    Hawai‘i News US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports decrease in kindergarten…

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    Moke to begin weakening Sunday; little impact expected for Kauaʻi

    The tropical storm track still shows Moke passing well to the south of the Garden Isle on Monday with forecast rain of up to 1 to 2 inches.

    Update: Baggage screening outage resolved at Honolulu airport’s Terminal 2

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation no longer is recommending additional time for passengers departing with checked baggage from Terminal 2 at HNL.

    Kauaʻi Sea Scouts open recruitment after 2-week, 5-island voyage

    After a thrilling two-week sea adventure across five islands, the Kauaʻi Sea Scouts are inviting teens to explore their love of the ocean at a free open house.

    Governor officially requests presidential emergency declaration following Hurricane Lala

    Gov. Josh Green’s request covers Hawaiʻi County, Maui County and City and County of Honolulu; it seeks immediate federal assistance to protect public health and safety as well as maintain essential services and support communities still recovering.

    Moke sees little change to strength, forecast through Saturday afternoon; still expected to pass well south of Kauaʻi

    The tropical storm did weaken slightly throughout the afternoon, now with maximum winds of 45 mph; Big Island still expected to get brunt of any impacts to state.

    Kaua’i firefighters respond to smoke, flames in vicinity of ʻAnanalu Road in Wainiha

    This is the second time this week firefighters were called to a fire in the same area; personnel from Hanalei Fire Station are working to fully extinguish hot spots and remain on scene to mop up.
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    Moke to begin weakening Sunday; little impact expected for Kauaʻi

    The tropical storm track still shows Moke passing well to the south of the Garden Isle on Monday with forecast rain of up to 1 to 2 inches.

    Update: Baggage screening outage resolved at Honolulu airport’s Terminal 2

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation no longer is recommending additional time for passengers departing with checked baggage from Terminal 2 at HNL.

    Governor officially requests presidential emergency declaration following Hurricane Lala

    Gov. Josh Green’s request covers Hawaiʻi County, Maui County and City and County of Honolulu; it seeks immediate federal assistance to protect public health and safety as well as maintain essential services and support communities still recovering.

    US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports decrease in kindergarten immunization

    The new data shows a reverse of a previous 3-year trend of improvements. State vaccination rate estimates remained at or below the national average for the past 3 school years throughout all vaccinations.

    Keep wild reef fish in their Hawaiʻi homes or return to removing hundreds of thousands of them?

    Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources on Aug. 28 will make a critical choice about the future of the state’s reef fish; Surfrider Foundation Hawaiʻi Region urges people to tell officials not to reopen commercial aquarium fish collection.

    1.9M Olympic-size swimming pools of water inundate Hawaiʻi during Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala

    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.

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    What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Food, water, electric, supplies and other essentials

    The request covers Hawaiʻi County, Maui County and the City and County of Honolulu, seeking immediate federal assistance to protect public health and safety as well as maintain essential services and support communities still recovering as Tropical Storm Moke approaches.

    Wind advisory remains in effect through midnight for the Big Island

    A wind advisory is in effect until midnight on Sunday due to strong trade winds that may cause notable impacts.

    Moke now passing south of Hilo; bringing heavy rainfall, winds, possible flooding to Big Island

    A flood watch is in effect through Monday for Hawaiʻi Island, along with a wind advisory in effect — mainly for leeward locations in the north, south and southeast areas.

    Baggage screening outages prompt extra-time advisory for Big Island flyers

    Travelers checking baggage at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport's Terminal 2 should plan to arrive early due to baggage-screening equipment outages.

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    The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi announces one qualified candidate for the Senate District 18 General Election ballot

    The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi has one qualified candidate, Danielle Bass, to be placed on the ballot for the vacant Senate District 18 seat, held by Sen. Michelle Kidani, whose retirement went into effect on June 30, 2026. The Senate District 18 seat represents Mililani Town, Waipio Gentry, Crestview, Waikele, a portion of Waipahu, Village Park and Royal Kunia.

    Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui recognizes two outstanding students

    The Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui has recognized Brayden Kitagawa of King Kekaulike High School and Kaui Joaquin of Kamehameha Schools Maui as its Students of the Month for August.

    Moke to pass close enough to bring heavy rain and gusty winds over portions of the Hawaiian Islands

    Moke is still expected to pass close enough to the Hawaiian Islands to produce a period of gusty winds and heavy rainfall across portions of the islands during the next day or two.

    Centers for Disease Control: Vaccination rates down for isle kindergartners

    Vaccination rates among kindergartners in Hawaiʻi dropped in the 2025-2026 school year compared to the previous year, while religious exemptions increased, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention SchoolVax survey. According to newly released data from the CDC, Hawaiʻi kindergartener vaccination rates have fallen, reversing a previous three-year trend of improvements. State vaccination rate estimates […]