Kaua‘i News Lane closures scheduled today for portion of Kalama Road in Wailuā
Hawai‘i News High surf advisory in effect for south-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C update for Thursday: Heavy rainfall forecast, with increasing risk of wind, wave impacts
The exact location and magnitude of impacts still remain uncertain, but One-C is expected to become a tropical storm by today; port conditions increased, Young Brothers closely watching situation. August 13, 2026 · 03:00am
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.Hawai‘i News Young Hawaiian monk seal discovered on Oʻahu North Shore dead, entangled in abandoned…
Hawai‘i News Young Brothers brace for tropical storm impact on operations
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Kaua‘i News
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.
Lane closures scheduled today for portion of Kalama Road in Wailuā
Traffic will be reduced to one lane with alternating flow, and intermittent full road closures could be necessary, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting, to accommodate emergency tree removal work.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C update for Thursday: Heavy rainfall forecast, with increasing risk of wind, wave impacts
The exact location and magnitude of impacts still remain uncertain, but One-C is expected to become a tropical storm by today; port conditions increased, Young Brothers closely watching situation.
The Kaua‘i Bus announces new payment methods
Riders can now tap a Discover or Diners Club International contactless payment card, joining the other payment methods through the bus Open Payments system and giving the public even more convenient ways to simply tap and ride.
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.
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Hawaii News
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.
Food businesses: Learn how to avoid common mistakes made during inspections
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Big Island News
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.
Episode 53 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit ends after nearly 10 hours
An estimated 6 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 40% to 50% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor; An abrupt switch from deflation to inflation at the summit coincided with the end of Episode 53 fountaining, indicating another lava fountaining episode is likely.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C update for Thursday: Heavy rainfall forecast, with increasing risk of wind, wave impacts
The exact location and magnitude of impacts still remain uncertain, but One-C is expected to become a tropical storm by today; several events already canceled or postponed, port conditions increased, Young Brothers closely watching situation.
Maui News
Episode 53 lava fountaining at Kīlauea summit ends after nearly 10 hours
An estimated 6 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 40% to 50% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor; An abrupt switch from deflation to inflation at the summit coincided with the end of Episode 53 fountaining, indicating another lava fountaining episode is likely.
Tropical Storm Lala forms, Hurricane Watch issued for the Big Island of Hawaiʻi
Tropical Storm Lala has officially formed prompting the issuance of a Hurricane Watch for the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous.
Maui Surf Forecast for August 13, 2026
Surf along south and west facing shores will continue to remain elevated as a new long-period south swell fills in tonight and peaks on Thursday. A High Surf...
‘Disappointed, shocked, upset.’ Maui police chief responds to questions surrounding Vaituulala’s arrest
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