Across Hawaii, coverage here takes in weather conditions, natural disasters, and the safety and recovery surrounding major events. Reporting monitors environmental shifts and the response to emergency situations.
The University of Hawaii at Manoa and the U.S. Forest Service are funding five junior extension agents to support Pacific Island forest protection.
Live Poll
Should the federal government fund more university programs protecting forests from wildfires?
Live Poll
Have you prepared emergency supplies in case your power is shut off this weekend?
The utility says a possible power shutoff could follow high winds and dry conditions across Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island through Sunday.
Live Poll
Are you concerned that increasing extreme weather in your area is making it less livable?
The state experienced its wettest and warmest September on record due to tropical storms and El Niño patterns.
Live Poll
Is now a good time to review your household's wildfire emergency and evacuation plan?
The 2026 dry season saw significant rainfall, though upcoming months are expected to be drier.
Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd Mobile Brigade held a combined arms rehearsal ahead of a large joint training rotation across Hawaii.
Private nonprofits and faith-based groups affected by Hurricane Lala have until Dec. 7 to apply for SBA physical disaster loans.
This section follows emergency declarations, storm tracking, wildfire containment and the cleanup efforts that follow natural events. Coverage spans from the capital to the rural counties, reaching any area affected by shifting conditions. Hawaii faces distinct challenges from volcanic activity and tropical weather systems that frequently disrupt daily life. Seasonal fluctuations in moisture and ocean patterns determine the scale of the response required by authorities.
