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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. August 22, 2026 · 01:00pm
Transform crud into couture and show it off on the runway during 2026 Trashion Show
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‘All of our loved ones are scattered all over the place’
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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.
Moke to begin weakening Sunday, but still forecast to bring possible couple of inches of rain to Kaua‘i
Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecasters in their 11 a.m. advisory for the tropical storm said, if it hasn’t already, it likely will reach its peak intensity soon; expected to pass well to the south of Kauaʻi by early into next week.
US Coast Guard coordinates rescue from burning vessel more than 500 miles off Galapagos Islands
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.
Transform crud into couture and show it off on the runway during 2026 Trashion Show
Garden Island Arts Council puts calls out for entries to participate in this special design contest and fashion show that challenges participants to rethink everyday rubbish or what otherwise might become trash by creating imaginative, unexpected and wearable art.
Kauaʻi’s land, history and food take center stage in new Harvest Dinner series
Experience Kauaʻi’s rich heritage through “Rooted in Place: A Harvest Dinner,” where Chef Pete Ghione of 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay and the Waipā Foundation transform seasonal farming traditions into a unique culinary journey.
Moke holding steady; new tropical storm expected to pass south of islands early next week as it weakens
Big Island will take brunt force of impacts from Moke, including in areas hard-hit a week ago by Hurricane Lala; however, Kauaʻi could still see a possible 1 to 2 inches of rainfall from the tropical storm.
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Hawaii News
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.
‘All of our loved ones are scattered all over the place’
Families search for loved ones whose final resting places at 2 Big Island cemeteries were desecrated by raging floodwaters of Hurricane Lala, unearthing graves, toppling headstones and washing away caskets.
Volcano Watch: A thank you letter to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field technicians
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.
Impending tropical cyclone forecast still shows heavy rainfall, possible wind for parts of islands
Heavy rainfall will begin to impact the Big Island late Saturday night, spreading westward across the remainder of the islands Sunday into Monday.
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.
Big Island News
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: About 8,800 Big Island customers remain without power as of Saturday morning
Hawaiian Electric reports estimated restoration times are based on the best information available at the time; they also might be adjusted because of access issues, additional damage, unsafe conditions or specialized equipment.
Pāhoa High and Intermediate School earns National Schools of Distinction award
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.
Moke forecast to reach peak intensity soon; storm center should pass couple of hundred miles south of Big Island on Sunday
Tropical storm now expected to begin weakening Sunday, but still expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain to some places of the Big Island and cause trade winds to be enhanced and gusty; Hawai‘i County to open shelters at 8 p.m. today.
Maui News
Sugimura seeks to rename Kula Park in honor of late former Council Chair Gladys Coelho Baisa
Maui County Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura has submitted an application to rename Kula Park as Gladys Coelho Baisa Park, honoring the late former Maui County Council member and Council chair for her decades of service to Maui County and the Upcountry community.
Volcano Watch: A thank you letter to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field technicians
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.
In wake of Lala, HING helps with wellness checks in remote Kaʻū, conducts 11 assessments on Maui
Hawaiʻi National Guard personnel assisted Maui County by integrating into eight joint damage assessment teams, completing 11 comprehensive assessments of storm-affected areas.
Moke strengthens slightly; Heavy rain, gusty winds expected to begin tonight on the Big Island
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center says heavy rain is forecast to impact the Big Island of Hawaiʻi late tonight, spreading westward across the remainder of the Hawaiian Islands Sunday into Monday. Although the strongest winds associated with Moke are expected to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands, strong gusty winds are likely, particularly in areas within and downslope of higher terrain.
