13+ hour, 37+ 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, 50+ 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…...

20+ hour, 37+ min ago   (464+ words) HILO, Hawaii — Tropical Storm Lala is drawing closer to Hawaii Island this morning, with outer rainbands already spreading across the Big Island and hurricane conditions expected later today. According to the 5 a.m. advisory from the National Weather Service’s Central Pacific…...

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, 10+ 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, 11+ 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, 13+ 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, 20+ hour ago   (183+ words) During the week of August 3, through August 9, 2026, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 13 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident, while two of the drivers were under the age…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (84+ words) KWXX - Hawaii 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…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (431+ words) kwxx.com The board of trustees for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted Thursday to temporarily close the facility’s main building for a major renovation project, and to affix President Donald Trump’s name to the exterior facade....