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Gov. Green Declares State of Emergency as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches at Near-Hurricane Strength Gov. Josh Green signed an emergency proclamation Thursday, Aug. 13, declaring a statewide emergency for Hawaiʻi as Tropical Storm Lala is forecast to approach the islands this weekend at near-hurricane strength, with the core expected to near Hawaiʻi Island on Saturday before moving south of the other islands on Sunday. Hawaiʻi Public Radio. KHON2.

Lala Closures: Evacuation Shelters Open Tonight on the Big Island as Storm Nears Hawaiʻi County is opening 12 evacuation shelters at 6 p.m. Friday across the island from Kapaau to Nāʻālehu, with residents asked to bring their own food, water, sleeping supplies and medications. KITV4.

Hawaii Business Magazine Your Seat at Wahine Forum 2026 Is Waiting Mark October 23 on your calendar! Hawai‘i’s largest leadership and career development conference for women is back at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Lock in your early bird rate before August 28. Register Here >> Here’s How to Prepare for Tropical Storm Lala Emergency management officials are urging residents to act now as Tropical Storm Lala moves toward the islands. The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency recommends being “two weeks ready” with nonperishable food, water and household essentials, and having a three-day go-bag packed in case of evacuation. Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

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State Invites Public Input on Proposed Wildlife Protections, but Animal Advocates Push Back The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife is seeking public comment on proposed rule changes that would add protections for endangered, threatened and indigenous wildlife on state lands, including a complete ban on feeding and releasing wildlife and stricter penalties. Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

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