Hawaii News

Hurricane Nolo is the dominant statewide story, with impacts stretching across Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi. On Maui, Hurricane Nolo is slightly stronger as it picks up speed, advancing west, south of the Hawaiian Islands and 12,370 on Maui without power due to strong winds from Hurricane Nolo; HECO monitoring wildfire risk show the storm’s wind impacts are already disrupting service and raising wildfire concerns. Maui is also dealing with the Olowalu fire, which was reported at more than 100 acres and 70% contained, with a high wind warning still in effect.

On Hawaiʻi Island, What Big Island residents need to know Sunday about Hurricane Nolo and related updates show lingering weather hazards even as Highway 11 has reopened from Hilo to South Kona. A high wind warning and high surf advisory remain in effect for parts of the island, and flood advisories were issued for the southeast slopes. Kauaʻi is also feeling the storm’s effects: Nolo remains strong as it moves west of the Hawaiian Islands is tied to high surf advisories for east and south shorelines, while Voyage to Fiji, Tuvalu planned for Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia postponed because of weather shows the weather is also disrupting cultural and travel plans.

Beyond the storm, the material points to longer-running local issues. Maui Now reports on invasive deer and other non-native animals eating away at Hawaiʻi’s ranchlands, while Big Island Now highlights an $81,000 grant that will expand low-cost dental services for North Hawaiʻi residents. Kauaʻi Now notes the state deposit beverage container program is updating segregation rates, and both Big Island Now and Kauaʻi Now report strong participation in Hawaiʻi’s Summer Reading Challenge. The common thread is a mix of immediate weather response and ongoing community, environmental and public-service concerns across the islands.