19+ hour, 21+ min ago   (539+ words) Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply thanks its customers and the public for their patience and understanding as it continues assessment and recovery efforts following catastrophic rainfall and flooding caused by Hurricane Lala, which significantly damaged water system infrastructure in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1026+ words) Steve Soltysik was boarding up the windows on his Līhu‘e home on Thursday in preparation for what was then Category 4 Hurricane Lowell, with winds of 130 mph and on track to impact Kaua‘i early next week. The 78-year-old American…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (360+ words) Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply provides Lala recovery update Big Island Now Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply provides Lala recovery update Crews continue assessment and recovery efforts to restore reliable water service to mauka Wai‘Ņ...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1291+ words) Updated 5 a.m. on Aug. 25 Relief efforts continue following destruction on the Big Island caused by Hurricane Lala a week ago. Here is what you need to know Tuesday: The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is serving up warm meals to…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (352+ words) Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has partially reopened some areas along Kīlauea summit following recent storms, however, the Kahuku Unit remains closed due to damage from Hurricane Lala until further notice. Crater Rim Drive West from the park entrance to Uēkahuna…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (684+ words) A flood watch remains in effect through Monday for Hawaiʻi Island because areas are still wet and saturated from Hurricane Lala. Updated 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Tropical depression Moke now is 445 miles southwest of Hilo, but the National Hurricane Center…...

3+ week, 20+ hour ago   (1134+ words) Information will be updated regularly. Relief efforts continue following destruction on the Big Island caused by Hurricane Lala. Here is what you need to know Sunday. Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green on Saturday signed a formal request asking the White House…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago   (982+ words) The Big Island was holding its breath late Saturday night as Tropical Storm Moke continued its approach toward the state, with its center still expected to pass south of the island Sunday but not before dumping 5 to 10 inches of rain,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1457+ words) Updated 6:43 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 Tropical Storm Moke weakened slightly Saturday afternoon, now with maximum winds of 45 mph as of the 5 p.m. advisory from Central Pacific Hurricane Center, down from 50 mph as of late morning. However, while little change in strength is expected…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1156+ words) Updated 12:27 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 Tropical Storm Moke — if it hasn’t already — likely will reach its peak intensity soon. Central Pacific Hurricane forecasters reported in their 11 a.m. advisory Saturday that dry air is beginning to wrap into the southern portion of…...