Hawai‘i News Social media lit up by curious case of conspicuous cloud high above Big Island
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Thursday weather update: Tropical Storm Lala forms about 700 miles east-southeast of Big Island
Lala is expected to be near or just south of the Big Island by Saturday and pass south of the smaller islands over the weekend. August 13, 2026 · 03:00am
Kauaʻi Community College interns cultivate culture with conservation
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Kaua‘i News
Social media lit up by curious case of conspicuous cloud high above Big Island
Was it a contrail or ‘chemtrail’? Long, thin, white cloud stretched across the Big Island sky on the afternoon of Aug. 11 creates a buzz with possible impending tropical cyclone poised to impact the islands.
Live opossum caught on Big Island near Hilo Harbor
Per animal and human health protocol, the opossum was humanely euthanized and submitted for rabies testing.
New fire weather signs installed at Hanapēpē and Waimea fire stations
New signs will display Red Flag Warning placard to inform residents and visitors of critical fire weather conditions occurring, or occurring soon.
Kauaʻi Community College interns cultivate culture with conservation
Ten high school and college students were able to connect their passion for the environment with future careers through hands-on experience and networking opportunities.
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Hawaii News
Social media lit up by curious case of conspicuous cloud high above Big Island
Was it a contrail or ‘chemtrail’? Long, thin, white cloud stretched across the Big Island sky on the afternoon of Aug. 11 creates a buzz with possible impending tropical cyclone poised to impact the islands.
Live opossum caught on Big Island near Hilo Harbor
Per animal and human health protocol, the opossum was humanely euthanized and submitted for rabies testing.
High surf advisory in effect for south-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The high surf advisory is in place from 6 p.m. tonight to 6 a.m. Friday morning and is not related to the incoming tropical storm.
Young Hawaiian monk seal discovered on Oʻahu North Shore dead, entangled in abandoned lay net
The 3-month-old seal was identified as RV36, a male, born in late April at Kaʻena Point State Park; the carcass was turned over to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which will conduct a post-mortem examination.
Young Brothers brace for tropical storm impact on operations
The National Weather Service anticipates issuing a tropical storm watch on Thursday as a developing storm system gathers strength.
Severe weather Wednesday update: Meteorologists anticipate issuing tropical storm watch on Thursday
The disorganized system of showers and thunderstorm activity is expected to become a tropical storm within the next day, and forecasters list a 90% chance that it will develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 48 hours.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi County requests public input for housing grant planning process
The County of Hawaiʻi is calling on residents to participate in public hearings on August 19 and 26 to guide the allocation of 2027 federal housing funds to enhance community development.
Warehouse workers find, capture opossum found near Hilo Harbor
Per animal and human health protocol, the opossum was humanely euthanized and submitted for rabies testing.
Curious case of a conspicuous cloud lights up social media
Was it a contrail or 'chemtrail'? Long, thin, white cloud stretched across the Big Island sky on the afternoon of Aug. 11 creates a buzz with possible impending tropical cyclone poised to impact the islands.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 14-20 — weather permitting
There once again is no lack of fun happening during events around the Big Island this weekend and beyond; however, it will be extremely prudent to call ahead before you go in case there are cancellations caused by the impending possible tropical cyclone in the forecast.
Maui News
Navy initiating return of nearly 44 acres to state on Oʻahu and Molokaʻi
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.
Opossum caught at freight transport warehouse in Hilo
At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, warehouse workers observed an opossum within their container staging area. The workers initially contacted the US Department of Agriculture, which subsequently notified the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture, Biosecurity, Plant Quarantine Branch in Hilo.
Lāna‘i Air launches daily Moloka‘i route
Lāna‘i Air, operated by Western Aircraft, Inc., launched a new route connecting Moloka‘i and O‘ahu. The expanded service between Moloka‘i Airport (MKK) in Ho‘olehua and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu includes four daily flights serviced by a Cessna SkyCourier, a twin engine turboprop airplane with a spacious cabin that seats 19 passengers.
