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    • The center of Tropical Storm Moke was 310 miles outh of HIlo as of 5 a.m. Aug. 23, 2026. (Map: National Hurricane Center)

    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.

    Hawai‘i News Update: Baggage screening outage resolved at Honolulu airport’s Terminal 2

    Kaua‘i News Moke sees little change to strength, forecast through Saturday afternoon; still…

    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. August 23, 2026 · 05:00am

    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.

    Kaua‘i News Kaua’i firefighters respond to smoke, flames in vicinity of ʻAnanalu Road in…

    Hawai‘i News US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports decrease in kindergarten…

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    Moke weakens to tropical depression, with more weakening expected as it travels south of Kauaʻi

    The storm track still shows Moke passing well to the south of the Garden Isle on Monday with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph with more weakening expected.

    Update: Baggage screening outage resolved at Honolulu airport’s Terminal 2

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation no longer is recommending additional time for passengers departing with checked baggage from Terminal 2 at HNL.

    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.
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    Update: Baggage screening outage resolved at Honolulu airport’s Terminal 2

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation no longer is recommending additional time for passengers departing with checked baggage from Terminal 2 at HNL.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    ‘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.

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    Water service in south Big Island communities plagued by damaged water lines, power outages from Lala

    Hawaiʻi County has provided portable water tankers and water buffalos to help in areas where water service is not available.

    Moke weakens to tropical depression but up to 6 more inches of rain forecast through Monday on Big Island

    A flood watch remains in effect through Monday for Hawaiʻi Island because areas are still wet and saturated from Hurricane Lala.

    Update: Baggage screening outage resolved at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation no longer is recommending additional time for passengers departing with checked baggage from Terminal 2 at HNL.

    What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Food, water, electric, supplies and other essentials

    The request covers Hawaiʻi County, Maui County and the City and County of Honolulu, seeking immediate federal assistance to protect public health and safety as well as maintain essential services and support communities still recovering as Tropical Storm Moke approaches.

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    Power restored to thousands on Hawaiʻi Island; storm system could delay remaining repairs

    Hawaiian Electric has restored power to approximately 3,200 Hawaiʻi Island customers since Saturday morning. As of Sunday afternoon, about 6,460 customers remain without power.

    Permanente Group Expands Gastroenterology Care with Addition of Dr. Kimya Nguyen

    Pacific Permanente Group welcomes Kimya Nguyen, DO, to its gastroenterology team, expanding access to specialized digestive health care for patients across Maui.

    Moke weakens to tropical depression

    Moke has weakened into a tropical depression with the latest forecast. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that heavy rain and gusty winds are likely over the Big Island of Hawaiʻi today and tomorrow.

    The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi announces one qualified candidate for the Senate District 18 General Election ballot

    The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi has one qualified candidate, Danielle Bass, to be placed on the ballot for the vacant Senate District 18 seat, held by Sen. Michelle Kidani, whose retirement went into effect on June 30, 2026. The Senate District 18 seat represents Mililani Town, Waipio Gentry, Crestview, Waikele, a portion of Waipahu, Village Park and Royal Kunia.