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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.

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.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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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.

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.

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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.

Update: Two West Hawaiʻi Coffee with a Cop events to be rescheduled at a later date

The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section have postponed the events to focus on recovery following Hurricane Lala.

Hurricane Lala recovery: Restoring full access, utility services to Ka‘ū remains top priority, county says

As of Tuesday afternoon, Hawai‘i County has received 263 residential and 18 commercial damage reports in the wake of Hurricane Lala.

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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.

Pay for Starlink or ‘climb a hill’: How rural Maui endured Hurricane Lala without power, internet, cell service

After outages in recent storms, many frustrated residents are seeking out the satellite-based Starlink or other ways to stay connected in emergencies.

Maui Weather Forecast for August 19, 2026

Trade winds weaken today into the latter half of the week as a trough passes northeast of the islands. The trough also brings an increase in moisture that will...