Tuesday, August 18, 2026

One dead after Hurricane Lala flooding, thousands remain without power, government offices, public schools reopen on all but Hawaii Island, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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  Thousands still without power as crews work around the clock. Hawaiian Electric Co. said Monday that “crews are gaining ground” restoring ...
Monday, August 17, 2026

Massive destruction as Tropical Storm Lala blows through Hawaii; some may be without power for months; bridges out, neighborhoods isolated;120 flights canceled; government offices, universities, schools closed today, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Lala’s Wrath: Homes Swept Away, Some Power Outages May Last Months. Widespread damage followed the tropical storm, including power outages, ...
Friday, August 14, 2026

Green signs emergency proclamation, Jim Cantore in Hilo as Tropical Storm Lala expected to become hurricane before reaching Hawaii; state Supreme Court expedites Waters' election appeal; military may turn Oahu and Molokai land over to state, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Gov. Green signs emergency proclamation ahead of Tropical Storm Lala. The proclamation activates the Major Disaster Fund, and authorizes the...
Thursday, August 13, 2026

Hurricane watch issued as Tropical Storm Lala strengthens, Health Department snuffs out hemp intoxicants, Honolulu joins push to ban aquarium fish-harvesting, Maoli threatens lawsuit after feds call him a meth dealer, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Tropical Storm Lala strengthens; hurricane watch issued for Hawaii County. The National Hurricane Center says Lala is forecast to strengthen...
Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Formation of Tropical Storm Lala likely by weekend, Jones Act waiver extended, 5 judges recuse themselves in Tommy Waters election appeal, Land Board to dive into Maui water wars, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Tropical Storm Lala forecast to form Wednesday or early Thursday. NWS continues monitoring possible tropical cyclone as it approaches HawaiĘ»...
Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Maui, Kauai sued over 2024 election data, recount starts today in two Oahu races, PUC approves bid solicitations for renewable energy projects on Hawaii Island and Oahu, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Maui, Kaua‘i counties sued over 2024 election data. Maui and Kaua‘i county officials have been sued in federal court amid ongoing questions...
Monday, August 10, 2026

Democrats seek unity after bruising primary, some races head to recounts, joblessness continues to rise, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Hawaiʻi Democrats Flock To Traditional Post-Primary Get-Together. The morning after the primary Democrats say they are focused on taking dow...
Sunday, August 9, 2026

Green, Kawakami win Democratic ballots for governor, lieutenant governor; Case, Tokuda, hold onto Congressional seats; two incumbent state lawmakers lose legislative seats; Bissen leading race for Maui mayor; Rapozo and Carvalho battle for Kauai mayor, election news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Statewide results as of 8:50 p.m. Aug. 8. Hawaii Office of Elections Gov. Josh Green, Derek Kawakami head to the general election.  Gov. Jo...
Friday, August 7, 2026

State preps for Saturday primary, judge dismisses lawsuit against OHA trustees, Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry on federal closure list, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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What to expect in Hawaii’s state primary. An ongoing corruption scandal involving Hawaii’s lieutenant governor looms over Saturday’s state p...
Thursday, August 6, 2026

FEMA reviews Hawaii Covid funding in wake of corruption investigation, PUC rejects HECO power plant proposal, Hawaiian Telcom nets $150M broadband contract, Peter Boy siblings get $3.25M from state, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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FEMA reviews Hawaii’s COVID funding after Sylvia Luke indictment. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reviewing FEMA-­funded COVID-1...