NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Hawaii closes all state and county offices Monday as Tropical Storm Lala exits
Governor Josh Green has ordered the closure of all state and county offices, schools, and courts on Monday following Tropical Storm Lala, which left over 150,000 customers without power and damaged at least 100 homes. While the storm is moving away from the islands, officials warn of ongoing hazards including flash flooding, mudslides, and downed power lines.
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Residents face widespread power outages, road closures, and potential safety hazards as the state transitions from emergency response to damage assessment and cleanup.
Key Facts
- All state and county offices, schools, and courts are closed on Monday.
- More than 150,000 customers are without power across Hawaii.
- At least 100 homes were damaged or lost in the storm.
- Up to 2,500 residents in Pāhala are trapped due to a highway collapse.
- Over 190 flights were postponed and 52 were canceled.
- The Big Island received over 30 inches of rain.
- A flood watch remains in effect for Kauai, Oahu, and Maui counties.
- Storm effects are expected to exit the islands by 8 a.m. Monday.
- Two deaths have been reported, though their connection to the storm is under investigation.
- Emergency management warns of ongoing hazards including flooded areas and downed power lines.
Who's Mentioned
personDeborah Funai Brown“Resident of Pāhala”locationMaui“County affected by the storm”organizationNational Hurricane Center“Provided storm tracking data”personDarryl Oliviera“Hawaii County acting civil defense administrator”personKimo Alameda“Mayor of Hawaii County”locationKauai“County affected by the storm”personJosh Green“Governor of Hawaii”organizationNational Guard“Assisting in search and rescue”organizationCoast Guard“Assisting in search and rescue”personStephen F. Logan“Adjutant general for the state of Hawaii”locationOahu“County affected by the storm”locationHawaii“State affected by the storm”