Kaua‘i News Update: Water service outage for Hanalei has been lifted
Kaua‘i News 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 winds
Tropical storm conditions, especially in gusts, are ongoing across portions of Kauai County, with the strongest winds occurring in areas of higher terrain. August 16, 2026 · 06:30pm
Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala
On Monday, all Kauaʻi public schools and all state and county offices will be closed.Kaua‘i News Fisherman rescued from tide pool near Kahili Point in Kīlauea
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Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala
On Monday, all Kauaʻi public schools and all state and county offices will be closed.
Update: Water service outage for Hanalei has been lifted
Water service has been restored for the Hanalei area.
Update: 301 customers of Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative still without power due to Tropical Storm Lala
Most of the customers without power are on the South side of Kaua’i, the closest to Tropical Storm Lala’s high winds.
Kauaʻi faces widespread disruptions as Lala sweeps past with strong winds and rain
Visitors scrambled to rearrange travel plans while residents dealt with downed trees, damaged property, road closures and power outages.
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Hawaii News
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With Hurricane Lala approaching, Kaua‘i Now News is encouraging its viewers to share footage they capture.
US Navy initiates return of nearly 44 acres on Oʻahu, Molokaʻi to state
Gov. Josh Green announced that the Department of the Navy is initiating the process to return nearly 44 acres of federal property to the state of Hawaiʻi. The proposed transfers include a 31.693-acre parcel at Kalaeloa and the Marine Corps’ 12-acre Molokaʻi Training Support Facility at Hoʻolehua.
State reminds consumers to review insurance policies before storm’s arrival
Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division encourages residents to take steps now to make filing insurance claims easier after damage from any heavy rainfall and flooding occurs.
Guidance and resources from state tourism agency can help visitors weather Tropical Storm Lala
All the information visitors need to track the tropical cyclone — which is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane as it nears the Big Island — and stay safe from the forecast hazards, courtesy of Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
Volcano Watch: Using ocean noise to monitor for volcanic eruptions
Ocean swells are constantly beating on the ocean floor. This nonstop drumming creates continuous signals that travel through Earth and recorded on seismometers around the globe, including here in Hawai‘i; changes in the speed of these ocean noise signals can give us clues about volcanic activity.
Big Island News
98-year-old former elementary school teacher first known fatality of Hurricane Lala on the Big Island
A resident of Nāʻālehu said the woman who died had lived by herself and was tiny, under 100 pounds.
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: All public schools, state and county offices closed Tuesday
The closures will enable public works crews and utility crews to work more effectively to clear roads and restore power on the Big Island, Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said.
Maui News
DBEDT to sponsor Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, showcase 28 local businesses in Hawaiʻi Made Pavilion
The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism will again serve as the official government sponsor of the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, now in its 32nd year, running Aug. 20-23 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu, according to an announcement.
County of Maui offices to resume normal operations on Aug. 18; Eddie Tam to transition to charging station
County of Maui offices and services will resume normal operations on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The County charging station and American Red Cross shelter at Eddie Tam in Makawao will close at 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17. It will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. solely as a charging station, or temporary service site, for powering devices and connecting to WiFi via Starlink.
