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Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi faces widespread disruptions as Lala sweeps past with strong winds and rain
Tropical Storm Lala is 170 miles past Līhuʻe, but outer bands still bringing rain, gusty winds
Tropical storm conditions, especially in gusts, are ongoing across portions of Kauai County, with the strongest winds occurring in areas of higher terrain. August 16, 2026 · 06:30pm
Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala
On Monday, all Kauaʻi public schools and all state and county offices will be closed.Kaua‘i News Fisherman rescued from tide pool near Kahili Point in Kīlauea
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Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala
On Monday, all Kauaʻi public schools and all state and county offices will be closed.
Update: Water service outage for Hāʻena-Wainiha service areas; Hanalei, Kekaha under conservation notice
Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only, such as cooking, drinking and sanitation to avoid a full water service outage.
Kauaʻi faces widespread disruptions as Lala sweeps past with strong winds and rain
Visitors scrambled to rearrange travel plans while residents dealt with downed trees, damaged property, road closures and power outages.
Tropical Storm Lala is 170 miles past Līhuʻe, but outer bands still bringing rain, gusty winds
Tropical storm conditions, especially in gusts, are ongoing across portions of Kauai County, with the strongest winds occurring in areas of higher terrain.
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Hawaii News
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.
State reminds consumers to review insurance policies before storm’s arrival
Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division encourages residents to take steps now to make filing insurance claims easier after damage from any heavy rainfall and flooding occurs.
Guidance and resources from state tourism agency can help visitors weather Tropical Storm Lala
All the information visitors need to track the tropical cyclone — which is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane as it nears the Big Island — and stay safe from the forecast hazards, courtesy of Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
Volcano Watch: Using ocean noise to monitor for volcanic eruptions
Ocean swells are constantly beating on the ocean floor. This nonstop drumming creates continuous signals that travel through Earth and recorded on seismometers around the globe, including here in Hawai‘i; changes in the speed of these ocean noise signals can give us clues about volcanic activity.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 17, 2026
Large east-facing shore surf produced by Tropical Storm Lala has progressed westward across the state and is currently impacting east- facing shores of Kauai...
What you need to know about Lala on the Big Island: road closures, power outages and more
More than 63,000 customers were without power on the Big Island as of 8 p.m. Saturday, according to Hawaiian Electric.
Maui News
County of Maui TS Lala update as of 7 p.m. on Aug. 16, 2026
The latest County of Maui update as of 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 is posted here. At the directive of Gov. Josh Green, all County of Maui offices on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi will be closed Monday, Aug. 17. Only essential personnel will report to work.
State and County of Maui offices, HIDOE schools closed on Monday, Aug. 17 amid Lala storm recovery
Due to the severe impacts of Hurricane Lala, all state and county offices, Hawaiʻi State Department of Education schools and public charter schools, courts and Judiciary offices statewide, will be closed Monday, Aug. 17.
Due to extended power outages Upcountry, County charging station, shelter to open at Eddie Tam
Due to extended power outages Upcountry, the County of Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in partnership with American Red Cross are opening a charging station equipped with WiFi at 7 p.m., Aug. 16, 2026, at Eddie Tam Memorial Center social hall, 931 Makawao Ave., Makawao. The area will double as a shelter.
