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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.

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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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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Charter school secures permanent Kona roots with purchase of West Hawai‘i Today building

Hawaiʻi Technology Academy solidifies its presence in the Kona community with the $7.4 million purchase of the West Hawaiʻi Today building, promising to expand its innovative educational programs by 2028.

Police investigating body of man in his 60s found in pasture off Highway 11 in Ka‘ū

Police think the death appears to be related to impacts from Hurricane Lala and the extreme weather conditions associated with the storm; foul play is not suspected at this time.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 19, 2026

A more seasonal trade wind pattern has returned to the state with the exit of Hurricane Lala. Expect typical trade wind showers focused along windward and mauka...

What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Hawaiʻi County non-emergency operations resume, offices reopen Wednesday.

Get updates about Hawaiian Electric efforts to restore power to everyone still out on the Big Island, additional county parks information and more. This is everything you need to know about ongoing recovery efforts after the storm.

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Maui Surf Forecast for August 19, 2026

PacIOOS buoy Barber's Point has slowly have dropped over the past 24 hours to around 2 feet of swell at 13 seconds as of this afternoon. Surf along south...

600 work orders filed at Hawaiʻi public schools following Hurricane Lala

As staff returned to campuses Tuesday and assessments continued, additional storm-related damage was identified and reported, bringing HIDOE’s statewide preliminary total to more than 600 work orders as of noon — 360 on Oʻahu, 81 on Hawai‘i Island and 175 across all other islands. Reports range from downed trees and damaged roofs to water intrusion, electrical issues and other facility impacts.

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.