Hawaii Wildfires Newswire

Hurricane Watch Issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Lala Approaches

Tropical Storm Lala has formed south and east of Hawaii, as shown on this latest view from the GOES-West weather satellite. Image: NOAA The Central Pacific Hurricane Center  (CPHC) in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii and the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami …

Tropical Storm Lala Brings Life-Threatening Flood Risk to Hawaii Islands

Tropical Storm Lala strengthened Thursday in the Central Pacific, prompting a hurricane watch for Hawaii County as forecasters warned of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides across the islands this weekend. As of 11 a.m. HST Thursday, Lala…

Lala predicted to become a hurricane as it nears Hawaii island

UPDATE: 11 a.m. Tropical Storm Lala has strengthened a little as Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecasters predict the storm will become a hurricane as it nears Hawaii island, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and high surf to the islands. At 11 a.m …

Hawaii Faces More Tropical Threats From El Niño-Charged Pacific

A powerful patch of thunderstorms and wind is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Lala by Thursday before taking aim Hawaii this weekend. The weather system was 935 miles (1,500 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with top winds of 35 miles …

Hurricane forecasters track threat to Hawaii. Updates on path, impacts

Tropical storms are likely to form in oceans on opposite sides of the country on Thursday, Aug. 13 – and one could bring a rare direct hit on the Hawaiian Islands. The National Hurricane Center expects a disturbance moving toward Hawaii, "Potential …

Lahaina continues on the road to recovery as Saturday marked the 3 year anniversary of the wildfires

LAHAINA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Three years later, Lahaina is still carrying the weight of August eighth. For those who survived, the memories can come rushing back in an instant. “There's still a small cry that does shift you into that emotional …

Powerful storm heads straight for Hawaii

Hawaii residents are strongly urged to finalize preparations today as a storm system brewing less that 1,000 miles from Hilo is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds and dangerous surf to the state, beginning Friday on the Big Island. “We have been …

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 13, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 67 to 75 near the shore to around 60 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Thursday: Mostly sunny. Breezy. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the …

Hawaii Island wildfire burns over 230 acres, keeps Daniel K. Inouye Highway closed

WAIMEA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A wildland fire burning near Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Hawaii Island has scorched more than 230 acres as crews battled the flames through the night. Hawaii County Civil Defense reported just before 7 p.m. Tuesday that crews from …

Hazy skies through Friday, Warm weekend ahead

Hazy through Friday Thundershowers east of the Cascades Temperatures stay the same HAZY SKIES TONIGHT & FRIDAY Highs this afternoon will top out in the low/mid 80s. A north/northeast breeze has carried wildfire smoke into the valley & metro …

Hawaii Island wildfire burns over 160 acres, keeps Daniel K. Inouye Highway closed

Firefighters respond to 2 wildfires near Daniel K. Inouye Hwy in South Kohala

SOUTH KOHALA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Firefighters are working to extinguish two wildfires that are near Daniel K. Inouye Highway (DKI) in South Kohala on Tuesday afternoon. The Hawaii Fire Department is responding to the wildland fires off of DKI near …

UHERO: Employment, poverty levels persist 3 years after Maui wildfires

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new report from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) shows substantial progress is being made three years after the Maui wildfires, but significant gaps remain. Emphasizing many of the findings …

Hawaii Island wildfire burns over 70 acres, keeps Daniel K. Inouye Highway closed

WAIMEA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A wildland fire burning near Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Hawaii Island has scorched more than 70 acres as crews prepare to battle the flames through the night. Hawaii County Civil Defense reported just before 7 p.m. Tuesday that …

Hawaii Island wildfires close Daniel K. Inouye Highway near Waimea

WAIMEA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Drivers are being advised to avoid a section of Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Hawaii Island due to two wildland fires near Waimea. The fires are reported near mile markers 46 and 47. “These were relatively small to start with, but …

This week on "Sunday Morning" (Aug. 16)

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 12, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 66 to 74 near the shore to around 58 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Wednesday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 79 to 88 near the shore to 66 to 74 at …

Hawaii Island wildfires close Daniel K. Inouye Highway in South Kohala

WAIMEA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Drivers are being advised to avoid a section of Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Hawaii Island due to two wildland fires near Waimea. The fires are reported near mile markers 46 and 47. The highway is closed in both directions between …

South Kohala wildfire closes Daniel K. Inouye Highway

Hawaii island firefighters today were battling a South Kohala wildfire, which has closed a portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway and burned over 70 acres. County officials said the firefighting effort includes the Hawaii Fire Department, and crews from the …

CitroTech and Global Fireproof Solutions Partner to Expand Non-Toxic Fire Protection Across the Southeast

GFS joins CitroTech's 20+ certified partners, opening new applications for high-value equine and livestock protection and fire solutions for rural communities CitroTech Inc. (NYSE:CITR) OCEANSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com …

Garrison Flood Control Ranks No. 63 on 2026 Inc. 5000 list, No. 2 Among U.S. Manufacturers

Florida-based flood barrier manufacturer ranks No. 8 among all Florida companies as demand grows for engineered flood protection and flood mitigation systems. POMPANO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Garrison Flood Control …

Sunset Home Builders Expands Remodeling and Construction Services Across Los Angeles

Sunset Home Builders expands professional remodeling, construction, roofing, decking, siding, and energy-efficient home improvement services in Los Angeles. SHERMAN OAKS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sunset Home …

ONE805LIVE! Unveils Complete 2026 Lineup Featuring The Temptations, The Four Tops & The High Kings

Motown Legends Join All-Star Lineup Benefiting Santa Barbara First Responders SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ONE805 unveiled legendary Motown icons The Temptations and The Four Tops as part of the complete lineup …

Hurricane Season Peaks in 28 Days: New Resource Helps FL, SC Homeowners Get Paid What Your Policy Owes

Live NHC storm tracking, a claim deadline countdown, a deductible calculator, denial playbooks, and a free Halversen Law claim review, all in one place. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Atlantic hurricane …

Shining a Spotlight on Staff – I am Cal OES Video Series – Gina Huerta  

For Gina Huerta, a career in public service began with a simple desire to help others. A native Sacramentan, Gina joined the State of California in 2006 as an E-Hire Program Technician before moving to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security later that …

Safe Pro Group and the U.S. Army Enter Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) for Unified Intelligence

Collaboration Highlights Safe Pro’s AI-Powered Analysis for U.S. Army UAS-Enabled Data for Operational, Disaster, and Mission Critical Analysis Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) AVENTURA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Watch Duty Integrates with Planet to bring High-Resolution Satellite Imagery to Enterprises Like PG&E

Partnership brings Planet's cutting-edge earth observation capabilities to the nation's leading nonprofit wildfire and flood information platform. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Partnership brings …

roofs, gutters, siding, fascia and soffit work together to protect East Tennessee homes

When homeowners notice a problem with their roof, gutters or siding, the natural reaction is often to repair the damaged area and move on KNOXVIILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony’s Roofs Urges Knoxville Homeowners to …

Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders Launches Long-Term Flood Recovery in Lewis and Upshur Counties

Christian nonprofit preparing to repair and rebuild homes for West Virginia families WESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders (FCDR) has launched long-term recovery operations in Lewis …

MATRIX WILDFIRE ANNOUNCES DEPLOYMENT OF ZIP-CODE-SCALE PRE-MITIGATION PLATFORM FOR WUI COMMUNITIES

Policy Makers and Insurance Companies Missing “Third Rail” of Wildfire Protection—And How Matrix Wildfire Is Scaling Pre-Mitigation as a $10/Month Utility BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Company Introduces …

New Data Foundation Policy Brief Outlines Six Options to Improve Efficiency and Strengthen Federal Disaster Response

Amid a near-doubling of billion-dollar disasters since 2019, a new policy brief calls for a risk-based, data-informed overhaul of federal emergency management WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today …

ATLAS Power Networks Completes Satellite-Enabled Connectivity Milestone for Enterprise Wireless-Energy Platform

ATLAS completes a satellite-enabled communications milestone supporting its enterprise wireless-energy infrastructure platform and commercialization strategy. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ATLAS Power …

NJIT's Center for Natural Resources Turns Flood Data Into Action for New Jersey Communities

NJIT's Center for Natural Resources pairs field data and flood modeling to help NJ towns target real flood-mitigation solutions through REACH. NEWARK, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As flooding, aging stormwater …

Flow Lets Agents Compare 7 Private Flood Quotes Plus NFIP in 90 Seconds

No elevation certificates, real-time binding, and full self-service servicing — Flow’s technology takes the friction out of quoting & binding Flood insurance. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Placing …

MentorAPM expands partnership with CNMI to include electric utility services

Unified asset management across water and power supports resilience and recovery for Pacific island utilities PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MentorAPM, an asset intelligence software platform purpose-built for …

A Local Assistance Center to Open in Calaveras County for the Gann Fire

Published: Aug 11, 2026 In partnership with Calaveras County, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is supporting a Local Assistance Center (LAC) for those impacted by the Gann Fire on Aug. 13.   A LAC is opened to support …

Centro de Asistencia Local en el Condado de Calaveras para las personas afectadas por el Incendio Gann

Published: Aug 11, 2026 En colaboración con el Condado de Calaveras, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) está brindando apoyo a un Centro de Asistencia Local (LAC) para los afectados por el incendio Gann el 13 de …

Rellevate Partners with Catholic Relief Services and Caritas de Venezuela to Support Venezuela Earthquake Relief Efforts

Rellevate, CRS, and Caritas de Venezuela provide flexible financial aid to help earthquake-affected families buy essential goods. STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STAMFORD, CT, August 10, 2025 — Rellevate, Inc …

MISSION CONTROL ANNOUNCES THE CITIZEN RECOVERY FUND Ottawa Strong: After the Storm Community Recovery Benefit Concert

Mission Control Ottawa Strong After the Storm Community Recovery Benefit Concert T-minus 22 days OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- You lost something on July 1, 2026. Maybe it was furniture. Maybe it was flooring …