Tropical Storm Outlook: At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Two-C was located near latitude 11.9 North, longitude 143.1 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph, and this general motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of the system is expected to pass near or south of the Big Island of Hawaii this weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression could become a tropical storm later today. National Hurricane Center.
Hawaii receives $6M in federal funds for Hurricane Lala recovery. The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved an initial $6 million in emergency “quick release” funds to help Hawaii repair infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Lala. Star-Advertiser.
Hawaii House panel considers more regulation of towing industry. The leaders of two House committees held a briefing at the state Capitol on Wednesday where they contemplated merits of having the state Public Utilities Commission regulate the local towing industry with enforcement authority that could include licensing and license-revocation power. Star-Advertiser.
Almost Half Of Hawaiʻi Schools Have Unreliable Fire Alarms. The education department has made significant progress with repairing school fire alarms in recent years, but aging systems and outdated parts remain a concern. Civil Beat.
Statewide survey on domestic violence reveals the limits of the legal protection. A new survey is capturing how survivors of domestic violence feel about the laws in place to protect them, and whether there can be other avenues for help and healing. It’s the first statewide survey of its kind. Hawaiʻi County has a 17% prevalence, Maui County has 16%, and Kauaʻi has 15%, and finally Honolulu has 11% prevalence of domestic violence. Hawaii Public Radio.
Oahu
Ban Taxpayer-Funded Mailers During Elections, Ethics Chief Says. The Honolulu ethics director says elected officials should not send printed newsletters to constituents within 60 days of elections. Civil Beat.
Developers Want City’s OK To Build Big. Here’s How They Sweeten The Deal. When developers propose big new projects, Honolulu asks them for community benefits in return. Some residents think the city could ask for more. Civil Beat.
Supporters of Tommy Waters file complaint with Hawaii Supreme Court. More legal questions in the East Oahu City Council race, after supporters of Tommy Waters filed a complaint with the Hawaii Supreme Court. KHON2.
Kailua military officer sentenced to 20 years in prison for child sexual enticement. On Wednesday, Lt. Col. Ross Andre Brown, 44, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for two counts of attempted sexual enticement of a minor, two counts of attempted exploitation of a minor, and two counts of attempted receipt of child pornography. Hawaii News Now.
HPD shuts down illegal gambling operation in Kapolei. Honolulu police recovered 11 gaming machines and more than $9,000 in cash, which were submitted into evidence. Hawaii News Now.
Hawaii Island
Former teacher, 93, among the deaths blamed on storm as Hawaii residents struggle to clean up. A beloved former kindergarten teacher who taught generations of residents in a small town on Hawaii’s Big Island was among the two deaths authorities blamed on a hurricane that lashed the state over the weekend with heavy rain and strong winds. May Doi, 93, was found dead Monday after she was reported missing, police said. Associated Press.
Man found dead in Ka‘u pasture could be second Lala victim. Police are investigating the death of a man in his 60s whose remains were located in a pasture off Highway 11 near the 63-mile marker in the Ka‘u district. Tribune-Herald.
Power still out for thousands of Hawaiʻi Island residents. Here's what some of them are doing. The lights are slowly coming back on around Hawaiʻi Island, but Hawaiian Electric says some pockets of customers could be without power for weeks. Hawaii Public Radio.
Generators expected to arrive in Hawai'i Island for first responders following Hurricane Lala. On Wednesday morning, Generators Hawaii Corporation is flying a total of six 33,000 watts generators loaded off on from one plane to another at the Pacific Air Cargo in Honolulu. KITV4.
Maui
State land board rejects 30-year East Maui water-license auction, moves ahead with contested-case. The state Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday unanimously rejected a proposal to put a 30-year East Maui commercial water license up for public auction, while separately voting to advance a court-ordered contested-case hearing over revocable permits held by Mahi Pono and East Maui Irrigation Co. Maui Now.
Meeting to address Haiku speed tables. Maui County will hold a community meeting on speed tables in Haiku from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Haiku Community Center, 137 Hana Highway. Maui News.
Pay for Starlink or ‘climb a hill’: How rural Maui endured Hurricane Lala without power, internet, cell service. For those living in rural areas, spotty service is a part of country life. But it’s also a reminder of the gaps on an isolated island three years after the deadly Lahaina wildfires cut off communications for both residents and first responders. Maui Now.
New ownership sparks change in focus at The Maui News. The Maui News was purchased by the Maui Nui Media and Creativity Collaborative, a locally owned nonprofit organization, on Aug. 1. Maui News.
Kauai
Kauaʻi County moves to expand 15-mph school area speed limits around Kalaheo Elementary School. County officials have launched a plan to enforce a permanent 15 mph speed limit around Kalāheo Elementary School, aiming to ensure student safety by extending the limit beyond school hours. Kauai Now.
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