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Lala lashes Hawaii Island; landfall as a hurricane possible later today
Published: August 15, 2026 15:20
Lala, a powerful tropical storm, could become the first hurricane to make landfall on Hawaii Island in over 150 years later today as it continues on a path near or over the southern end of the island. The post Lala lashes Hawaii Island; landfall as a…
East Hawaii residents prepare for cyclone’s arrival
Published: August 15, 2026 10:05
As Tropical Storm Lala approached the Big Island on Friday, residents and visitors in Hilo were busy preparing for the heavy rains and strong winds that are expected to be felt across the county. The post East Hawaii residents prepare for cyclone’s arrival…
Lala on path to reach the Big Island as a Category 1 hurricane
Published: August 14, 2026 16:28
Tropical Storm Lala maintained its strength overnight and is on track to move over, or just south of, Hawaii Island Saturday as a Category 1 hurricane, then pass further south of the rest of the state over the weekend. The post Lala on path to reach the…
Tropical Storm Lala is expected to become a hurricane Saturday
Published: August 14, 2026 15:28
Tropical Storm Lala strengthened in the Central Pacific Hurricane Center on Thursday and forecasters predict the storm will become a hurricane Saturday as it nears Hawaii Island, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and high surf to the islands. The post…
Arkansas man posts $355K bail in sex assault case
Published: August 14, 2026 10:05
A 64-year-old Arkansas man accused of raping a 37-year-old woman twice while on vacation in West Hawaii has posted $355,000 bail and will be allowed to remain in Arkansas as his case progresses. The post Arkansas man posts $355K bail in sex assault case…
Civil Defense seeks a new administrator amidst storm
Published: August 14, 2026 10:05
With Tropical Storm Lala bearing down on the Big Island, Hawaii County is accepting applications for a new Civil Defense administrator to succeed Talmadge Magno, who retired Aug. 1 after nine years in charge of the emergency preparedness and response…
Tropical Storm Lala forms near Hawaii; hurricane watch issued for Big Island
Published: August 13, 2026 15:28
UPDATE 11 a.m. The post Tropical Storm Lala forms near Hawaii; hurricane watch issued for Big Island appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Weather disturbance east of Hilo expected to arrive as a tropical storm
Published: August 12, 2026 17:00
A tropical disturbance east-southeast of Hawaii is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm before nearing the islands late Friday, prompting forecasters to warn residents to prepare now for potentially dangerous winds, heavy rain, flooding and large…
Bail maintained in Mountain View attempted murder
Published: August 12, 2026 10:05
A 53-year-old Hilo man shot numerous times in the early morning of Aug. 4 in Mountain View identified the suspect, 35-year-old Kawika Ah Nee of Mountain View, as the trigger man, according to court documents filed by police. The post Bail maintained in…
PUC allows Hawaiian Electric to seek renewable energy project proposals
Published: August 12, 2026 10:05
The state Public Utilities Commission has approved another round of utility-Âscale renewable energy project additions to island power grids through competitive bids. The post PUC allows Hawaiian Electric to seek renewable energy project proposals appeared…
Hilo man accused of murder, attempted murder in apparently unrelated cases
Published: August 12, 2026 10:05
A 25-year-old Hilo man who pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and firearms offenses for the Feb. 19, 2025, shooting death of 36-year-old Brandon Castillias in Waiakea Uka was already sitting in jail when indicted last week, unable to make…
Two weather disturbances are likely to become cyclones
Published: August 11, 2026 10:05
In what’s been a relatively busy hurricane season in the Pacific, forecasters are keeping an eye on two weather disturbances, including one developing in the Central Pacific. The post Two weather disturbances are likely to become cyclones appeared first on…
Measures to combat fentanyl advance
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2026/08/11/hawaii-news/measures-to-combat-fentanyl-advance/
Published: August 11, 2026 10:05
A Hawaii County Council committee last week supported two measures aimed at addressing fentanyl-related overdoses across the island. The post Measures to combat fentanyl advance appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
State jobless rate rises for third straight month
Published: August 11, 2026 10:05
Hawaii’s unemployment rate rose in June for the third consecutive month in what could be a sign that the state’s economy may be slowing. The post State jobless rate rises for third straight month appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
El Nino not expected to bring more shark activity to Hawaii
Published: August 11, 2026 10:05
The El Nino cycle brings numerous threats to Hawaii — drought, higher risk of hurricanes, and warmer sea surface temperatures that potentially could lead to coral bleaching. The post El Nino not expected to bring more shark activity to Hawaii appeared…
General election matchups are set, but multiple candidates won their seats outright Saturday
Published: August 11, 2026 10:05
Saturday’s primary election culled a sizable number of political hopefuls, but it also set a streamlined stage for November’s general election with a mix of incumbents, newcomers and familiar faces seeking their return after an absence to offices they once…
DLNR hires nonprofit for help on best practices for maintenance, improvements
Published: August 10, 2026 10:05
Trails across Hawaii Island will soon get an upgrade as the state Department of Land and Natural Resources is partnering with nonprofit Kupu to start work this fall to make improvements at several sites. The post DLNR hires nonprofit for help on best…