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Statewide

Tropical Storm Lala is still the dominant statewide story, with recovery and cleanup now overtaking the immediate storm response on Maui, the Big Island and Kauaʻi. Across the islands, officials are dealing with closed offices, school and government disruptions, power outages, road and bridge damage, and lingering rain, surf and wind impacts. MauiNow.com is tracking the county’s closures and recovery steps, including office and meeting cancellations, MEO’s shutdowns, state and school closures, and transportation updates. BigIslandNow.com reports the storm’s most severe damage in Kaʻū, where bridges were damaged and access cut off, homes were swept away, and recovery remains urgent. Kauaʻi is also still feeling the storm’s effects, with widespread disruptions, power losses, and water service issues and conservation notices.

Maui

Maui is in full recovery mode after Lala, with county committee meetings canceled and legislative offices closed, state and county offices and schools shut Monday, and MEO closing multiple offices islandwide. The county is also opening a charging station and shelter at Eddie Tam as Upcountry outages continue, while storm damage updates and transportation impacts show how broad the disruption remains. Forecast coverage from MauiNow.com also points to lingering surf and weather concerns as the island works through cleanup.

Big Island

The Big Island is facing some of the hardest-hit aftermath from Lala, especially in Kaʻū, where damaged bridges are blocking access to communities and search and rescue crews are still responding after homes were swept off foundations. BigIslandNow.com reports that the storm’s devastation will take time to recover from, even as it moves farther away, and the National Guard has been helping with rescues and aid. Separate local coverage also notes a fatal head-on crash in Ocean View, adding to a difficult weekend on the island.

Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi is still dealing with storm fallout, with water service restored in Hāʻena-Wainiha but conservation notices remaining in place for other North and West side areas. Kauaʻi Now News says Lala left widespread disruptions, and power outages were still affecting more than 1,500 KIUC customers late Sunday. The island’s storm update and weather and surf forecasts for Monday point to continued rough conditions even as the system moves away. One separate public-safety note: a fisherman was rescued from a tide pool near Kahili Point.

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