- Hawaii is still reeling from Hurricane Lala — widespread damage and nearly 15,000 customers without power — and forecasters warn a new tropical cyclone could bring up to 15 inches of rain to the Big Island this weekend, risking flooding, mudslides and rip currents.
- Two people have died in storm-related incidents, including beloved 93-year-old former kindergarten teacher May Doi, a loss deeply felt in her community.
- Lala became the Central Pacific’s first major (Category 3) hurricane of 2026, producing a reported 43.54 inches of rain in one spot, washing homes from foundations and damaging bridges; repairs could take weeks.
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