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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.

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.

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.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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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.

‘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.

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Tropical Storm Moke weakens slightly Saturday afternoon; however, little change in strength, forecast expected tonight

Storm weakened slightly Saturday afternoon; however, it is still forecast to bring heavy rainfall and gusty enhanced trade winds to the Big Island beginning overnight and through Sunday; lower amounts of rain expected throughout remainder of the islands as Moke is expected to pass well to their south.

What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Governor signs formal request for presidential emergency declaration

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.

POLICE: Avoid Māmalahoa Highway near mile marker 105 in West Hawai‘i

Motorists should stay away from the area near the 105-mile marker in Hōnaunau because of downed tree.

Crew rescued from burning vessel off Galapagos Islands with US Coast Guard coordination

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.

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Maui County Veterans Council announces rescheduled Veterans Recognition Luncheon, Aug. 29

The Veterans Recognition Luncheon has been rescheduled to Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Maui Beach Hotel Rainbow Ballroom, 170 W. Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului.

Moke weakens slightly; Heavy rain, gusty winds expected to begin tonight on Big Island

Trade winds will continue to strengthen today as Tropical Storm Moke moves generally from east to west, south of the islands. This system will deliver periods of rainfall to all islands from late tonight through Monday, with the heaviest rainfall forecast along windward and southeast slopes of the Big Island. A Flood Watch goes into effect for the Big Island at midnight Saturday night. A Wind Advisory is in effect for parts of the Big Island and Maui County through 6 p.m. Sunday. Drier trade wind weather will return Tuesday.

Hawaiian Electric focused on restoring customers on Hawaiʻi Island ahead of Tropical Storm Moke

Update: 12 p.m., Aug. 22, 2026 Hawaiian Electric remains focused on repairing damage and restoring power to affected communities as quickly and safely as possible ahead of Tropical Storm Moke. Power has been restored to approximately 2,500 Hawai‘i Island customers since yesterday morning. As of 9 a.m. today, about 8,800 customers remain without power. Estimated […]

Gov. Green requests Presidential Emergency Declaration following Hurricane Lala

Gov. Josh Green today signed a formal request asking the White House to issue a presidential emergency declaration for Hawaiʻi following Hurricane Lala.