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Tropical Storm Lala remains the main statewide story, with recovery and cleanup still unfolding across the islands. On the Big Island, officials are dealing with road damage, water issues, native bird injuries and the first known fatality tied to the storm, while emergency services have come back online but disruptions continue (recovery updates, bridge and debris damage, boil notices, bird impacts, 911 service update). Kauaʻi is also still working through storm fallout, with most power restored but some customers still out and water conservation measures easing in parts of the island (Kauaʻi storm briefing, power restoration, water notice lifted, widespread disruptions). Maui’s immediate storm response is centered on reopening schools and county operations, while West Maui is still being asked to conserve water until power is fully restored (school reopening, county offices resume, West Maui conservation).

Maui

Maui is moving back toward normal operations after the storm, with most public schools set to reopen Tuesday and county offices resuming regular service on Aug. 18 (schools, county offices). West Maui residents and visitors are still being asked to conserve water while power is restored (water conservation). Beyond the storm response, Maui readers also have a few community and civic items to note, including free monthly family events at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, the state’s sponsorship of the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, and plans for September services honoring former Gov. George Ariyoshi (Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, Ariyoshi services).

Big Island

The Big Island is in full recovery mode after Hurricane Lala, with all public schools and county offices closed Tuesday as officials continue clearing roads, assessing damage and restoring services (recovery briefing, roads and bridges). Water systems in Kaʻū and Pāhala are under precautionary boil notices, and emergency crews are still dealing with the storm’s broader impacts, including injured native birds and the first known fatality linked to Lala on Hawaiʻi Island (Kaʻū boil notice, Pāhala notice, bird injuries, fatality report). 911 service has been restored, but carriers are still reporting intermittent disruptions (911 update). Weather and surf remain part of the picture as cleanup continues (weather forecast, surf forecast, earthquake report).

Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi is still working through the aftermath of Tropical Storm Lala, though conditions are improving as power is restored and some water restrictions are lifted (storm briefing, power restoration, water notice lifted). Crews still have 301 customers without power, and officials are keeping a close eye on lingering weather impacts and surf conditions (weather forecast, surf forecast). Earlier disruption was widespread, with strong winds and rain affecting travel and daily routines, and one separate rescue in Kīlauea underscores how hazardous ocean conditions remain (storm impacts, fisherman rescue).

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