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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Hawaii closes all state and county offices on Monday following Tropical Storm Lala

Governor Josh Green has ordered the closure of all state and county offices, schools, and courts on Monday as Hawaii recovers from Tropical Storm Lala. The storm caused widespread power outages for over 150,000 customers, damaged at least 100 homes, and triggered significant infrastructure failures, including a major highway collapse in Pāhala.

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Why It Matters

Residents face widespread service disruptions, including closed government offices and schools, while emergency crews manage life-threatening hazards like downed power lines and road closures.

Key Facts

  • All state and county offices, schools, and courts are closed on Monday.
  • More than 150,000 customers remain without power across the islands.
  • At least 100 homes were damaged or lost during the storm.
  • A highway collapse in Pāhala has trapped approximately 2,500 residents and cut off access to a regional hospital.
  • The storm effects are expected to exit the Hawaiian Islands by 8 a.m. local time Monday.
  • A flood watch remains in effect overnight for Kauai, Oahu, and Maui counties.
  • More than 190 flights were postponed and 52 were canceled over the weekend.
  • The Big Island received over 30 inches of rain.
  • Emergency management officials warn of ongoing hazards including flooded areas and downed power lines.
  • Approximately 130 people sought refuge in shelters as of Saturday.

Who's Mentioned

personDarryl Oliviera“Hawaii County’s acting civil defense administrator”personKimo Alameda“Mayor of Hawaii County”personJosh Green“Governor of Hawaii”personStephen F. Logan“Adjutant General for the state of Hawaii”locationHawaii“State affected by the storm”