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Kauaʻi mayor candidates Carvalho, Rapozo to address county issues in debate on TV, radio, online
Kauaʻi residents are set to watch both mayoral contenders, Mel Rapozo and Bernard Carvalho Jr., during the island's first live debate since the Aug. 8 primary. August 21, 2026 · 08:53am
‘All of our loved ones are scattered all over the place’
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Kaua‘i News
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.
Hawaiʻi to seek federal disaster declaration after Tropical Storm Lala
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency is poised to request a federal disaster declaration as detailed assessments of Hurricane Lala’s devastation commence.
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.
Kauaʻi mayor candidates Carvalho, Rapozo to address county issues in debate on TV, radio, online
Kauaʻi residents are set to watch both mayoral contenders, Mel Rapozo and Bernard Carvalho Jr., during the island’s first live debate since the Aug. 8 primary.
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.
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Hawaii News
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
Moke holding steady as it advances toward Hawaiʻi; Big Island forecast to feel brunt of impacts from new tropical storm
Flood watch will be in effect from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon as Moke is expected to bring total rainfall of 5 to 10 inches, with maximum amounts of 15 inches, to windward and southeast parts of the island, including those hard-hit a week ago by Hurricane Lala.
Hawaiʻi emergency officials prepare federal disaster request after Lala
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency is poised to request a federal disaster declaration as detailed assessments of Hurricane Lala's devastation commence.
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Nā‘ālehu Elementary, Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary remain closed
The state Education Department hopes to have plans finalized and shared by early next week for how to return to educational programming at both schools. Meanwhile, Hawaiian Electric expects nearly all impacted Big Island customers, except those in certain remote and severely damaged areas, to have their power back on by today.
Ka‘ū strong: Community bands together to clear roads, deliver food and water to neighbors after Lala
"I think when you come to these rural communities, we kind of help ourselves. I mean, just looking at them right now, this is not a government agency, nor are they getting paid. It's just people helping people." — Nāʻālehu resident Kamakani Dancil
Maui News
Moke holds steady; wet weather forecast over already saturated Big Island late Saturday night
Heavy rainfall associated with Moke will begin to impact the Big Island of Hawaiʻi late Saturday, with rain spreading westward across the remainder of the Hawaiian Islands Sunday into Monday. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say that 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.
Wahiawā residents urged to take precautions with approach of Tropical Storm Moke
As the state prepares for anticipated heavy rains and potential flooding from another approaching tropical storm, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency is urging residents in the Wahiawā area to take necessary precautions, especially those living near or downstream of the Wahiawā Dam.
Hiker airlifted from Twin Falls in Hoʻolawa Valley after suffering injury in fall
A male hiker was airlifted from Twin Falls in Hoʻolawa Valley after falling and suffering an ankle injury. The incident occurred at 12:23 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 at one of the ponds above the falls.
County of Maui continues to prepare, encourages readiness as TS Moke moves toward Hawaiʻi
County of Maui departments are responding to damage from last weekend’s storm while preparing for possible impacts from an incoming weather system that recently strengthened into Tropical Storm Moke. Meanwhile, emergency management officials are echoing calls for community members to stay prepared during this above-normal hurricane season.
