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City and County of Honolulu establishes emergency access route for Makakilo
City and County of Honolulu - Hawaii
HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management (DEM) has established an emergency access route for the Makakilo community, providing an additional exit option during emergencies.
Courts on Hawaiʻi Island to Reopen Wednesday, August 19
Hawaii State Judiciary
Posted on Aug 18, 2026 in News & Reports, Press Releases HONOLULU – Courts and Judiciary facilities in the Third Circuit (Hawaiʻi Island) will reopen Wednesday, August 19, following closures Monday and Tuesday due to Hurricane Lala. The Hawaiʻi...
ʻEwa District Court Closed Due to Hurricane Damage
Hawaii State Judiciary
Posted on Aug 18, 2026 in News & Reports, Press Releases HONOLULU – The District Court of the First Circuit, ʻEwa-Pearl City Division, located at 870 Fourth Street in Pearl City, was closed at 10:30 a.m. today and will remain closed through...
City to resume normal operations Tuesday as recovery from Tropical Storm Lala continues
City and County of Honolulu - Hawaii
HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu will resume normal government operations on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, following Monday’s closure of non-essential offices and services in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Lala. Mayor Rick Blangiardi made...
City waives permit fees, streamlines emergency repairs following Tropical Storm Lala
City and County of Honolulu - Hawaii
HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) is taking steps to help Oʻahu residents recover more quickly from damage caused by Tropical Storm Lala, including allowing certain emergency work to begin...
10 a.m. update: City crews focus on cleanup and recovery following Lala
City and County of Honolulu - Hawaii
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu is in a full cleanup and recovery mode as Tropical Storm Lala continues moving away from the island.
ENV crews responded to two sewer spills Sunday caused by backup power failure
City and County of Honolulu - Hawaii
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services (ENV) responded to two spills caused by a back-up power failure at the Ala Moana Wastewater Pump Station on Sunday, August 16. The first location was at the...
All City convenience centers, transfer stations and landfill are open Monday, August 17
City and County of Honolulu - Hawaii
HONOLULU – Following the closure of facilities due to Tropical Storm Lala, the City Department of Environmental Services (ENV) has reopened all city convenience centers, transfer stations and the Waimānalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill (WGSL) Monday,...
HFD, EMS issue warning to O‘ahu hikers following storm
City and County of Honolulu - Hawaii
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are warning the public that risking your own safety while hiking during severe weather also puts first responders at risk.
Modified Hours of Operation for the Ports of Hilo, Kahului, and Honolulu
State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
July 8, 2026 Dear Valued Customer, Young Brothers will have modified hours of operation at the Port of Kahului on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Port of Hilo on Friday, July 24, and the Port of Honolulu on Friday, August 7, 2026, to facilitate a “stop...
Office of the Governor – News Release – State Offices, Public Schools to Reopen Wednesday Following Tropical Storm Lala
Governor of State of Hawaii
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2026 HONOLULU — State and county offices statewide are expected to reopen Wednesday, August 19, and resume normal operations, except in the Ka‘ū District.
Office of the Governor – News Release – State Offices, Public Schools to Reopen Wednesday Following Tropical Storm Lala
Governor of State of Hawaii
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2026 HONOLULU — State and county offices statewide are expected to reopen Wednesday, August 19, and resume normal operations, except in the Ka‘ū District.
Honolulu Ocean Safety modernizes operations with fully digital reporting system
City and County of Honolulu - Hawaii
A Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguard learns how to use the Watchtower app. HONOLULU — The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department is taking a major step forward to modernize beach operations by transitioning to a fully digital reporting system.
Modified Hours of Operation for the Ports of Kahului and Honolulu
State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
July 2, 2026 Dear valued customers, Young Brothers will have modified hours of operation at the Port of Kahului on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and the Port of Honolulu on Friday, August 7, 2026, to facilitate a “stop work” meeting held by team...
The Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection joins Coalition Urging Federal Review of Enova Bank Acquisition
State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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U.S. Army Hawaii celebrates 250 years of American independence at Schofield Barracks
DVIDS - Georgia
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Thousands of Soldiers, families and community members gathered on Weyand Field July 4 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence during U.S. Army Hawaii's annual Independence Day celebration.
DOH REPORTS ANOTHER TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE
State of Hawaii Department of Health The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division
Posted on Aug 18, 2026 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases reported in Hawaiʻi to seven in 2026. The individual was...
City and County of Honolulu to commemorate America's 250th anniversary
City and County of Honolulu - Hawaii
HONOLULU – Mayor Blangiardi has directed that Honolulu Hale, Kapolei Hale, and the Neal S. Blaisdell Center be illuminated in the colors of our nation’s Flag to observe America’s 250th anniversary.
Mayor Bissen and Hawaiian Council welcome major milestone in Lahaina’s economic recovery
County of Maui - Hawaii
‘Ulu o Lele Marketplace to host 25-50 local vendors and provide gathering space Mayor Richard Bissen today welcomed the launch of ʻUlu o Lele, an interim marketplace and community gathering space being developed by the nonprofit Hawaiian Council...
Wear Hawaiian. Eat Hawaiian. Pizza Hut launches £5 summer offer
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Pizza Hut is offering £5 Hawaiian pizzas all day, every day to customers who dine in wearing a Hawaiian shirt from 29th June for two weeks The offer is available for participating dine-in restaurants only LONDON, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...
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