Kaua‘i News Waimea Athletic Field restroom closes for renovations this week
Hawai‘i News SNAP recipients eligible for replacement benefits following Lala
Wildlife officials warn of injured, grounded birds after Tropical Storm Lala
As Kauaʻi embarks on recovery efforts after Tropical Storm Lala, officials urge residents to exercise caution when encountering displaced native birds. August 18, 2026 · 05:00am
Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala and recovery
All Kauaʻi public schools and all state and county offices reopen today. Find this update and additional information right here; information also will be updated regularly as released.Kaua‘i News Emergency tree trimming to cause delays on Māluhia Road
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Kaua‘i News
Waimea Athletic Field restroom closes for renovations this week
The County of Kauaʻi Department of Parks and Recreation will close the restrooms from Wednesday, Aug. 19 to Thursday, Aug 20.
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.
Emergency tree trimming to cause delays on Māluhia Road
Drivers on Māluhia Road should brace for delays on Tuesday due to emergency tree-trimming work, with temporary road closures possible.
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.
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Hawaii News
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.
Wildlife officials warn of injured, grounded birds after Tropical Storm Lala
As Kauaʻi embarks on recovery efforts after Tropical Storm Lala, officials urge residents to exercise caution when encountering displaced native birds.
Stay up-to-date on all weather and news with Kaua‘i Now News app
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.
Big Island News
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Nāʻālehu Elementary, Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary closed through Thursday
Here are the latest updates from Hawaiian Electric and other recovery efforts, as well as closures and other important information.
Department of Transportation reports that no Hawaiʻi Island communities remain isolated
First responders and Ka‘u residents can now access areas along Māmalahoa Highway except for a section fronting Pāhala Hospital.
Maui News
Gov. Green conducts Big Island storm assessment, state offices to reopen Wednesday, following Lala
Governor Josh Green joined Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda and Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan on Monday for an aerial and ground assessment of storm damage across Kaʻū, one of the areas hardest hit by Tropical Storm Lala. State and county offices statewide are expected to reopen Wednesday, Aug. 19, and resume normal operations, except in the Ka‘ū District.
DOH reports another travel-related dengue virus case
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases reported in Hawaiʻi to seven in 2026.
UH Maui College secures $660,000 in federal grants to launch AI-integrated cybersecurity programs
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College has secured over $660,000 in federal funding to launch the "CyberAI Innovation" project and host summer camps aimed at addressing the critical shortage of cybersecurity and AI professionals through new curriculum and statewide training initiatives.
Progress moves from planning to schematics as vision for new central Maui middle school takes shape
The Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority (SFA), in collaboration with the Hawai‘i Department of Education, has been making steady progress over the past year to build a brand new middle school from the ground up in Waikapū in central Maui.
