Top headlines from across Hawaiʻi
Two Maui men were arrested on eight criminal counts for alleged involvement in labor trafficking and extortion, following the execution of search warrants at a Kīhei residence on…
A tropical depression, or storm, is expected to form during the next couple of days.
The Kawaihau Community Little League Majors All-Stars will face a team from Southern California at 3:30 p.m. in the winner's bracket of the West Region Tournament.
Weather is the main statewide thread, with forecasters tracking a developing low south of the islands and multiple outlets warning that severe weather, heavy rain, and coastal flooding could build later this week. MauiNow.com, BigIslandNow.com, and KauaʻiNowNews.com all point to a weekend system worth watching, while coastal flooding advisories remain in effect through Wednesday on the Big Island and parts of Kauaʻi County. On Maui, the reopening of Kamaʻole Beach Park II underscores how recent weather impacts are still being cleaned up, and the state is also responding with mental health outreach tied to Kona Low flooding. Across the islands, emergency readiness and recovery are running alongside longer-term community work, from evacuation drills in Waikoloa to Kauaʻi grant proposals and Maui water-quality monitoring calls.
Maui is balancing recovery and preparedness as Kamaʻole Beach Park II reopens after storm damage and the state expands mental health outreach tied to Kona Low flooding. Forecasters are also watching a low-pressure system southeast of Hawaiʻi that could affect the islands later this week. Other local threads include community calls for water-quality monitoring at Mākena Landing and a labor-trafficking arrest on Maui.
The Big Island is facing a weather and safety watch, with severe weather possible starting Friday and minor coastal flooding lingering through midweek. A brush fire in South Kohala briefly closed part of Daniel K. Inouye Highway, while residents in Waikoloa are being asked to take part in a community evacuation drill. Beyond the immediate hazards, the county is also pushing long-term resilience through a food-system summit and a rental subsidy option for kūpuna on the Hawaiian Homes wait list.
Kauaʻi’s main concerns are weather, road work, and community activity. The island is under a coastal flooding statement and residents are being told to prepare for potential severe weather later this week. At the same time, road striping continues in Kapa‘a, a visiting hiker was rescued on the Kalalau Trail, and Kawaihau Little League is moving closer to Williamsport.
Women’s competition called ON at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA
Tahitian competitor and former Teahupo’o winner Vahine Fierro (FRA) will hit the water in Heat 3 of Round One today at the Outertknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA. Credit: WSL /…
Storm-damaged Kamaʻole Beach Park II reopens today
Barricaded Kamaʻole Beach Park II areas. PC: County of Maui DPR Kamaʻole Beach Park II, including restrooms, reopened today, Aug. 11, 2026, along with the adjacent section of…
DOH provides mental health outreach and assistance in response to impacts from Kona Low flooding
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, in collaboration with Aloha House, CARE Hawaiʻi, Inc., Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center, Pacific Counseling Group, LLC and Project Vision…
Brush fire prompts road closure on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in South Kohala
Authorities are urging motorists to avoid a section of Daniel K. Inouye Highway due to a brush fire burning in the South Kohala area. The Hawaiʻi Police Department said the…
Nearly 3,500 rooftop solar systems added to Hawaiian Electric grids during first half of 2026
Hawaiian Electric Co. has launched a way for customers to streamline their choices for participation in HECO’s rooftop solar energy programs. PC: Screen grab from HECO website…
Public invited to review proposals for County of Kauaʻi grant program
The public can review proposals submitted for the Innovation Grants Program and provide feedback as part of the selection process. The Office of Economic Development’s Innovation…
Mākena Landing gets a closer look as community calls for water quality monitoring
Makena Landing being enjoyed by beachgoers and snorkeling tours off the coast. Photo Credit: Rebecca Lesher Hui O Ka Wai Ola, a volunteer-based coastal water quality monitoring…
Residents can participate in the Waikoloa Hulu Street evacuation drill set for Saturday
Waikoloa Village residents and visitors will have another chance to practice their community’s emergency evacuation route on Saturday. Organized by County of Hawaiʻi Civil…
Forecasters tracking low pressure system SE of Hawaiʻi, expected to develop over next couple of days
PC: National Hurricane Center / National Weather Service / NOAA (8.11.26) Update: 2 p.m. HST Aug. 11, 2026 Visible satellite imagery indicates that a well-defined low-level center…
Kūpuna on Hawaiian Homes wait list encouraged to apply to rental subsidy program
Eligible kūpuna on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waiting list are being encouraged to apply for the DHHL Kūpuna Rental Subsidy Program, which can help cover their monthly…
Big Island could see severe weather starting Friday
National Weather Service map shows two weather systems looming east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands on Aug. 11, 2026. (Screenshot: National Weather Service) Severe weather is…
Road striping ongoing this week in Kapa‘a
Lane shifts along portions of Kawaihau Road in Kapa‘a are ongoing for road striping through Aug. 14. The work is scheduled, weather permitting, this week from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m…
Elegible kūpuna can apply to rental subsidy program while on Hawaiian Homes wait list
Eligible kūpuna on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waiting list are being encouraged to apply for the DHHL Kūpuna Rental Subsidy Program, which can help cover their monthly…
CEO Jeff Gilbreath to move on from Hawai‘i Community Lending, search opens for new CEO
CEO Jeff Gilbreath will be moving on from Hawaiʻi Community Lending, leaving the organization well-positioned for its next phase of growth. Jeff Gilbreath announced his decision…
Update: ʻImiloa Hawaiian language preschool construction to begin March 2027 in Hilo
Update at 11 a.m. on Aug. 11: The latest renderings have been shared and plans for the future pre-kindergarten school have become more solidified. A rendering of the future…
Public is encouraged to prepare for potential severe weather
The public should remain vigilant about potential severe weather conditions that may reach the island as early as this weekend. The National Weather Service is monitoring a broad…
Visiting hiker rescued after fall on Kaua‘i trail
A woman from Virginia was rescued off the Kalalau Trail after a fall near Hanakāpī‘ai Falls on Monday. Kaua‘i Fire Department’s Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 responded to the incident…
Two men arrested on Maui for alleged labor trafficking of a man from Guatemala
Brothers Axel Camey Chajil and Brandon Camey Chajil were arrested by Maui police last night and arraigned today on charges related to the alleged labor trafficking of a man from…
Does improved Optimism Index portend anything for Hawaiʻi?
Main Street’s outlook on the economy is on the rise, according to today’s release of the monthly NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, which increased 2.4 points in July to 99.8…
Georgia man arrested after posts threatened husband of former director of National Intelligence
Nolan Ezra Goldklang, 23, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, was charged by criminal complaint on Aug. 5, with sending an interstate communication containing a threat to kill the husband…
Georgia man arrested in connection to threats to kill husband of former director of National Intelligence
Nolan Ezra Goldklang, 23, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, was charged by criminal complaint on Aug. 5 with sending an interstate communication containing a threat to kill the husband…
Kēōkea Hoʻolauleʻa features daylong entertainment, food and fun, Aug. 29
From an early age Nāmaka Cosma, 25-year-old vocalist/guitarist, sang onstage with her late father, award-winning recording artist/songwriter Pekelo Cosma of Hāna. She performs…
Update: Minor coastal flooding possible during high tide through Wednesday afternoon
Update at 7 a.m. Aug 11: The National Weather Service has extended the coastal flooding statement for all islands through Wednesday afternoon. Peak monthly high tides combined…
Update: Coastal flooding statement extends through Wednesday afternoon for parts of Kaua‘i County
Update at 7 a.m. Aug 11: The National Weather Service has extended the coastal flooding statement for all islands through Wednesday afternoon. Peak monthly high tides combined…
Hawaiʻi County hosting free 2-day agriculture summit in Honokaʻa, Waimea
The County of Hawaiʻi is hosting a free event to share the progress being made to build a more resilient local food system. The 2026 Hawaiʻi Island Agrifood Summit will bring…
Kauaʻi’s Kawaihau team rallies past Arizona, moves closer to trip to Little League World Series
The Kawaihau Community Little League majors All-Stars from Kapaʻa are one step closer to a trip to Williamsport, Penn., to play in the prestigious Little League Baseball World…
Registration open for 2026 Richardson’s Roughwater Swim in Hilo
Registration is underway for the 2026 Richardson’s Roughwater Swim, an annual 1-mile open water race scheduled for Sept. 12 at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo. The event is hosted…
ALTRES Back-to-School Drive supports teachers and students on Kauaʻi’s North Shore
ALTRES employees are helping teachers on Kauaʻi and Moloka‘i prepare for the new school year by fulfilling classroom supply wish lists and providing more than $20,000 in monetary…
Kauaʻi Community College student Joshua Galiza earns Servco automotive scholarship
Kauaʻi Community College student Joshua Galiza has been selected as a 2026 recipient of Servco Pacific Inc.’s Servco Technical Education Program scholarship, giving him financial…
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 11, 2026
Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 69 to 75 near the shore to around 59 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tuesday: Partly…
