Scouting America, Aloha Council is asking for donations to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Lowell which caused significant damage such as downed trees, blocked roads and structural damage.
Hawaiian Electric activated its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program and proactively shut off power in Pukalani, Maui, due to high exposure to wildfire risk.
Officials said residents who lose connectivity are encouraged to use a battery-powered or hand-crank radio to monitor local radio stations for emergency information and county updates.
Weeks after Hurricane Lala struck Hawaiʻi Island, Hurricane Nolo brought fresh flooding to Kaʻū as resilient residents clean up and rebuild once again.
Four Lahaina schools will remain closed Monday due to ongoing power outages, uncertainty surrounding the nearby Olowalu brush fire and concerns about reliable water service at the campuses.
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is asking residents and visitors to exercise caution and pause nonessential travel to East Maui on Hāna Highway (Route 360).
Back-to-back storms have stripped crops and uprooted trees across Hawaii coffee farms during peak harvest, threatening multi-year losses for local growers.
Hawaii tourism leaders gathered Thursday to refine crisis plans as Hurricane Nolo approached, balancing traveler safety, flight delays, and local resources.
