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Tropical Storm Lala prompts widespread closures at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is preparing for the impact of Tropical Storm Lala by closing several areas, including the Mauna Loa summit and Welcome Center, to ensure visitor safety,
Hawai‘i poet laureate to lead free poetry writing workshop at Waimea public library
“Ma-Ke Die Dead: Writing Poetry About Loved Ones Who Stay Gone” is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 27 and open to ages 14 years old and older.
Hawai‘i Gov. Green issues emergency proclamation ahead of Tropical Storm Lala
The proclamation activates the Major Disaster Fund and authorizes the activation of the Hawaiʻi National Guard if needed.
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.
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.
Local Entertainment
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.
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site celebrating 54th anniversary with free Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Kamehameha the Great, the first person to unite the warring islands into the Kingdom of Hawai’i, had the major temple built by thousands and thousands of men from 1790 to 1791.
2026 ‘Ohina Labs application deadline quickly approaching for filmmakers
There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.
Ocean Blog
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers find Hawaiian corals can possibly adapt to future heat stress
August 4, 2026 · 3:00 AM HST
Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts
July 6, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
Maui Now
Hawaiʻi Island public schools to maintain normal school-day operations Friday; campuses to close after 5:30 p.m. due to Tropical Storm Lala
Based on current weather conditions and forecasts, all HIDOE public schools on Hawaiʻi Island will maintain normal school-day operations on Friday, Aug. 14. In-person instruction will continue as scheduled. School principals may cancel select after school activities on Friday afternoon.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund stands ready ahead of peak hurricane season
As Hawaiʻi enters the peak months of hurricane season, the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation is ramping up support for its Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund to help communities prepare for and respond to disasters.
County of Maui continues to prepare, urges community readiness as TS Lala strengthens
The County of Maui continues to prepare for possible impacts from Tropical Storm Lala, as emergency management officials echo that community members should be ready for potentially hazardous conditions across Maui County this weekend.
Young Brothers updates operations for Hawaiʻi ports that may be affected by Lala
Young Brothers is working closely with the US Coast Guard and State departments to monitor the incoming Tropical Storm Lala closely and provide updates on its operations at each port of call throughout Hawaiʻi as they may be affected by the storm.
Kaua‘i Now
Hawai‘i Gov. Green issues emergency proclamation ahead of Tropical Storm Lala
The proclamation activates the Major Disaster Fund and authorizes the activation of the Hawaiʻi National Guard if needed.
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.
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