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Moke to begin weakening Sunday; little impact expected for Kauaʻi
The tropical storm track still shows Moke passing well to the south of the Garden Isle on Monday with forecast rain of up to 1 to 2 inches.
Honolulu baggage screening outages prompt advisory for Līhuʻe travelers
Travelers checking baggage at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport’s Terminal 2 should plan to arrive early due to baggage-screening equipment outages.
Kauaʻi Sea Scouts open recruitment after 2-week, 5-island voyage
After a thrilling two-week sea adventure across five islands, the Kauaʻi Sea Scouts are inviting teens to explore their love of the ocean at a free open house.
Governor officially requests presidential emergency declaration following Hurricane Lala
Gov. Josh Green’s request covers Hawaiʻi County, Maui County and City and County of Honolulu; it seeks immediate federal assistance to protect public health and safety as well as maintain essential services and support communities still recovering.
Moke sees little change to strength, forecast through Saturday afternoon; still expected to pass well south of Kauaʻi
The tropical storm did weaken slightly throughout the afternoon, now with maximum winds of 45 mph; Big Island still expected to get brunt of any impacts to state.
Kaua’i firefighters respond to smoke, flames in vicinity of ʻAnanalu Road in Wainiha
This is the second time this week firefighters were called to a fire in the same area; personnel from Hanalei Fire Station are working to fully extinguish hot spots and remain on scene to mop up.
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports decrease in kindergarten immunization
The new data shows a reverse of a previous 3-year trend of improvements. State vaccination rate estimates remained at or below the national average for the past 3 school years throughout all vaccinations.
Keep wild reef fish in their Hawaiʻi homes or return to removing hundreds of thousands of them?
Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources on Aug. 28 will make a critical choice about the future of the state’s reef fish; Surfrider Foundation Hawaiʻi Region urges people to tell officials not to reopen commercial aquarium fish collection.
US Coast Guard coordinates rescue from burning vessel more than 500 miles off Galapagos Islands
Coast Guard Southwest District watchstanders at about 8 p.m. Thursday received multiple distress alerts from the Ecuadorian fishing vessel Drennec; all 27 crewmembers were rescued from a lifeboat by a responding good Samaritan vessel.
Transform crud into couture and show it off on the runway during 2026 Trashion Show
Garden Island Arts Council puts calls out for entries to participate in this special design contest and fashion show that challenges participants to rethink everyday rubbish or what otherwise might become trash by creating imaginative, unexpected and wearable art.
Kauaʻi’s land, history and food take center stage in new Harvest Dinner series
Experience Kauaʻi’s rich heritage through “Rooted in Place: A Harvest Dinner,” where Chef Pete Ghione of 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay and the Waipā Foundation transform seasonal farming traditions into a unique culinary journey.
Hawaiʻi to seek federal disaster declaration after Tropical Storm Lala
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency is poised to request a federal disaster declaration as detailed assessments of Hurricane Lala’s devastation commence.
1.9M Olympic-size swimming pools of water inundate Hawaiʻi during Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala
Researchers at Hawaiʻi Mesonet and Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal captured massive 1.3-trillion-gallon scale of the tropical cyclone on the Hawaiian Islands; 833 million gallons of water fell on Big Island alone.
Kauaʻi mayor candidates Carvalho, Rapozo to address county issues in debate on TV, radio, online
Kauaʻi residents are set to watch both mayoral contenders, Mel Rapozo and Bernard Carvalho Jr., during the island’s first live debate since the Aug. 8 primary.
Hawaiʻi providing more time for SNAP recipients to seek replacement benefits for food lost during Lala
Hawaiʻi’s Department of Human Services has announced an extension through Sept. 3 for SNAP recipients to apply for replacement benefits due to Tropical Cyclone Lala.
‘All of our loved ones are scattered all over the place’
Families search for loved ones whose final resting places at 2 Big Island cemeteries were desecrated by raging floodwaters of Hurricane Lala, unearthing graves, toppling headstones and washing away caskets.
Volcano Watch: A thank you letter to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field technicians
Next time you listen to a scientist provide updates about ongoing volcanic activity, see a map showing locations of earthquakes or check the livestream cameras at Kīlauea summit for lava, take a moment to appreciate the team that works every day to keep the data flowing.
Impending tropical cyclone forecast still shows heavy rainfall, possible wind for parts of islands
Heavy rainfall will begin to impact the Big Island late Saturday night, spreading westward across the remainder of the islands Sunday into Monday.
UPDATE: Kauaʻi fire crews have Wainiha brush fire under control
Firefighters will remain on scene to continue mop up and perform overnight fire watch to monitor the area in the vicinity of Ananalu Road.
Post-Lala recovery drives bring urgent call for blood, food donations on Kauaʻi
In the wake of Hurricane Lala, Kauaʻi residents are urged to bolster community resilience by donating blood and supporting the annual Food Drive Day.
