7+ hour, 27+ min ago   (278+ words) As of 11 a.m. Saturday, approximately 18,700 customers on Hawaiʻi Island remained without electricity, making it the hardest-hit county in the state. Statewide, about 23,900 customers were without power. Wind gusts exceeding 60 mph have been reported in some areas, with falling trees and windblown…...

14+ hour, 21+ min ago   (519+ words) HILO, Hawaii — Hurricane Lala is moving along the southern coast of Hawaii Island this afternoon as dangerous weather conditions continue to worsen across the Big Island. The National Weather Service’s 11 a.m. advisory upgraded Lala to a Category 1 hurricane, with…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (460+ words) HILO, Hawaii — Hawaii Island residents are being urged to remain sheltered and complete any last-minute preparations as Tropical Storm Lala continues its approach toward the Big Island and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making its closest pass…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (419+ words) HILO, Hawaii — Hawaii Island residents are entering the final hours to secure their sheltering plans as Tropical Storm Lala continues strengthening while moving toward the state. At 5 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center reported Lala was…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (416+ words) Hawaiian Electric is monitoring weather conditions across its service territory that may lead to an increased risk of wildfires, particularly in the Kawaihae area of Hawaiʻi Island. If needed to protect public safety, Hawaiian Electric may implement its Public Safety…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (257+ words) HILO, Hawaii — Hawaii County officials are urging residents to complete storm preparations today as Tropical Storm Lala continues to approach the Big Island and is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, dangerous surf, and the potential for flooding this…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (154+ words) Hawaiʻi County is closing all of its parks and solid waste facilities on Saturday as Tropical Storm Lala continues to strengthen as it approaches Hawaiʻi Island. Lala is forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches the island early…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (114+ words) KPUA Gov. Green Signs Emergency Proclamation Ahead of Tropical Storm Lala The proclamation activates the Major Disaster Fund, authorizes the activation of the Hawaiʻi National Guard if needed — and directs state agencies to provide personnel, facilities and other resources for…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (83+ words) KPUA Due to the approach of Tropical Storm Lala, Saturday’s scheduled exhibition match between the Hawai’i Hilo and University of Hawai”i at Manoa women’s volleyball teams has been canceled. Tickets purchased online will be refunded automatically through the AudienceView…...