Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi County offices, facilities to close for Statehood Day
Kaua‘i News Waimea Athletic Field restroom closes for renovations this week

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
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.Hawai‘i News SNAP recipients eligible for replacement benefits following Lala
Kaua‘i News Emergency tree trimming to cause delays on Māluhia Road
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Wildlife officials warn of injured, grounded birds after Tropical Storm Lala

State urges residents to file insurance claims as quickly as possible following Hurricane…

Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala recovery

Kauaʻi faces widespread disruptions as Lala sweeps past with strong winds and rain

Tropical Storm Lala is 170 miles past Līhuʻe, but outer bands still bringing rain, gusty…

Fisherman rescued from tide pool near Kahili Point in Kīlauea

Hurricane Hunters reveal what they found inside Lala as it strengthens into a Category 1…

New York visitor rescued from Kalalau Trail on Friday suffering from dehydration

Kauaʻi County more than doubles its pesticide-free parks

US Navy initiates return of nearly 44 acres on Oʻahu, Molokaʻi to state

Kauaʻi Coffee postpones Community Mahalo Party as severe weather threatens the Garden…

Additional changes made to Young Brothers shipping, cargo acceptance because of Tropical…
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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.
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.
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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
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.
Convoy of Lala relief supplies delivered to hard hit Kaʻū District
Supplies were donated by community members and local businesses and were trucked in by volunteers in coordination with the county and nonprofit organizations.
Maui News
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.
Hawaiian Council mobilizes $300,000 for Lala relief and recovery
As communities across Hawaiʻi begin recovering from the impacts of Lala, Hawaiian Council has committed $300,000 to immediate relief and recovery and has begun deploying resources to impacted communities.
