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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.Kaua‘i News Post-Lala recovery drives bring urgent call for blood, food donations on Kauaʻi
Business More than 800 vendor booths expected to be featured at 32nd annual Made in Hawaiʻi…
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Kaua‘i News
Tropical Depression Two-C expected to strengthen; possible impacts to Kauaʻi
The depression is expected to become a tropical storm Friday and pass south of the Big Island by this weekend and then the smaller main Hawaiian Islands, including Kauaʻi, by early next week.
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.
UPDATE: Kauaʻi fire crews have Wainiha brush fire under control
Firefighters will remain on scene to continue mop up and perform overnight fire watch to monitor the area in the vicinity of Ananalu Road.
Post-Lala recovery drives bring urgent call for blood, food donations on Kauaʻi
In the wake of Hurricane Lala, Kauaʻi residents are urged to bolster community resilience by donating blood and supporting the annual Food Drive Day.
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.
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Hawaii News
‘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.
Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services honors exceptional employees
Department awards annual incentive and service awards; Eric Agena, engineering program manager at the Kauaʻi District Office, was named Manager of the Year.
State Land Board authorizes transfer of 300+ acres to Hawaiian Home Lands
The eight parcels on the Big Island identified in the transfer consist of two commercial-zoned parcels appropriate for revenue-generating industrial/commercial development and six parcels in the Hilo town core suited to connected residential and agricultural homestead development.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi SNAP recipients get extended window to report storm-related food losses
Hawaiʻi's Department of Human Services has announced an extension through Sept. 3 for SNAP recipients to apply for replacement benefits due to Tropical Cyclone Lala.
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.
Tropical Depression Two-C forecast to upgrade to tropical storm today as moves closer to Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch, with possible flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall, for windward and southeast Big Island from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for August 21, 2026
Weak trades today as a trough advances north of the islands. Tropical Depression Two-C is still expected to track south of Hawaii late Saturday into Monday...
Tropical Depression forecast to become a tropical storm today
Tropical Depression Two-C is forecast to become a tropical storm later today. The system is still expected to track south of Hawaiʻi late Saturday into Monday. Even with the southward track increased winds and rain are expected, with the highest rainfall totals expected across windward and southeast Big Island. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with maximum amounts of 4 inches are expected on eastern Maui.
Recovery efforts continue at Nāʻālehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education continues recovery and planning efforts for Nāʻālehu Elementary School and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary School following significant impacts from Hurricane Lala.
Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains closed, Kīpahulu District reopens after Lala
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains closed through the weekend for storm recovery, including road clearing and facility restoration. Meanwhile, the Kīpahulu District is open to the public. Kīpahulu Campground reopens today, Friday, Aug. 21.
