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Kauaʻi County moves to expand 15-mph school area speed limits around Kalaheo Elementary School
County officials have launched a plan to enforce a permanent 15 mph speed limit around Kalāheo Elementary School, aiming to ensure student safety by extending the limit beyond school hours. August 19, 2026 · 05:00am
Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala recovery
Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency damage reporting portals are open for the public to submit damage reports related to Tropical Storm Lala; some state parks remain closed; brown water advisory still...Kaua‘i News Waimea Athletic Field restroom closes for renovations this week
Hawai‘i News SNAP recipients eligible for replacement benefits following Lala
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Kauaʻi faces widespread disruptions as Lala sweeps past with strong winds and rain
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Fisherman rescued from tide pool near Kahili Point in Kīlauea
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New York visitor rescued from Kalalau Trail on Friday suffering from dehydration
Kauaʻi County more than doubles its pesticide-free parks
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Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala recovery
Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency damage reporting portals are open for the public to submit damage reports related to Tropical Storm Lala; some state parks remain closed; brown water advisory still in effect.
Kauaʻi County offices, facilities to close for Statehood Day
Kauaʻi County offices and various public facilities will close on Friday, Aug. 21, for Statehood Day.
Kauaʻi County moves to expand 15-mph school area speed limits around Kalaheo Elementary School
County officials have launched a plan to enforce a permanent 15 mph speed limit around Kalāheo Elementary School, aiming to ensure student safety by extending the limit beyond school hours.
Kaua’i news briefs for Aug. 19: Road closures, community needs survey, water quality report and more
A quick look at news happening around the Garden Isle.
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Hawaii News
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.
Lala struck in darkness on the Big Island. With no power, no cell service, one Nā‘ālehu resident prayed with her dog
Ka‘ū residents talk about their fear while Hurricane Lala struck at night, and the sadness when morning came and they could see the damage.
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi seeks 40 companies for new Adopt-A-Troop Initiative
Initiative, designed to reflect range of industries and career paths available in Hawaiʻi, is open to companies throughout the state that want to support troops and introduce girls to career opportunities.
Big Island News
SNAP recipients to be reimbursed from food loss caused by Hurricane 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,
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Hawaiʻi County non-emergency operations resume, offices reopen Wednesday
About 24,000 customers still were without power as of 7 p.m. Tuesday but the company expects 95% to be online by Friday.
Maui News
Initial $6M in emergency federal funds approved for Hurricane Lala recovery in Hawaiʻi
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi) today announced that the US Department of Transportation approved an initial $6 million in Emergency Relief “quick release” funds to help Hawaiʻi repair transportation infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Lala.
Police investigating body of man in his 60s found in pasture off Highway 11 in Ka‘ū
Hawai‘i Police Department is investigating the death of an unidentified man in his 60s, whose body was found in a pasture off Highway 11 near the 63-mile marker in Ka‘ū.
This is the second individual whose death appears to be related to impacts from Hurricane Lala and extreme weather conditions associated with the storm. Earlier this week, police confirmed the death of 93-year-old former Nā‘ālehu schoolteacher May Doi.
Affected customers power restored: 99% O‘ahu, 98% Maui, 75% Hawai‘i Island
Hawaiian Electric crews made strong overnight progress repairing damaged infrastructure and restoring power to 99% of affected customers on O‘ahu, 98% on Maui, and 75% on Hawai‘i Island. The company expects to complete repairs today on the majority of remaining customers without power on Oʻahu and on Maui.
State land board rejects 30-year East Maui water-license auction, moves ahead with contested-case
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday unanimously rejected a proposal to put a 30-year East Maui commercial water license up for public auction, while separately voting to advance a court-ordered contested-case hearing over revocable permits held by Mahi Pono and East Maui Irrigation Co.
