Good morning, Honolulu.

Local nonprofit partners are accepting donations to support recovery after cyclone Lala, which caused extensive damage.

Donors can support relief initiatives from Vibrant Hawaiʻi + the Hawaiian Council Relief Fund, which offer immediate as well as long-term assistance.

Local officials announced free weekly meal boxes to support Kau children recovering from Hurricane Lala.

The program is part of ongoing efforts to assist affected students and families while regular school operations remain disrupted.

Hawaii emergency officials are positioning over 250 National Guard personnel plus high-water teams as Tropical Storm Moke nears and heavy rain is expected on windward and southeast slopes.

Governor Green has requested a FEMA declaration, and residents are urged to secure essential supplies and stay home when the storm hits.

HIEMA advises residents on what to do if they come across burials washed away at Naʻalehu Cemetery by Hurricane Lala.

County officials reported 69 sets of remains—including caskets and headstones—were found on Aug. 15; residents should call Civil Defense (808‑935‑0031) or the police non‑emergency line (808‑935‑3311) for guidance.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation confirmed Terminal 2 baggage screening outage at Daniel K.

Inouye International was resolved today so passengers with checked bags need not allow extra time.

Officials in Hawaii County are assessing damage from Hurricane Lala after it destroyed over 200 homes and 15 businesses, leaving roads in need of repair and power restoration underway.

The county will begin residential storm debris pickup Monday in several Kau communities to support cleanup efforts.

State health officials are urging residents to prepare for potential hazards as a second storm may cause power outages and health risks such as waterborne infections and mold exposure.

They advise charging devices, securing medications plus keeping nonperishable food available.

The DOH warns of a dangerous batch of fentanyl-laced cocaine in Honolulu after suspected overdoses were reported today.

It advises users not to use drugs alone (to carry naloxone, use fentanyl test strips, and call 911 in emergencies).

Hawaii Warriors shift from preseason training to game-week focus today with the start of fall semester and aim to counter an experienced Stanford offensive line in Saturday’s season opener — a key matchup for the team.