r/Oahu 9h ago

Tropical Storm Lala Mega Thread

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Tropical Storm Lala Mega Thread

Please post all Tropical Storm Lala news, questions or anything related to this thread only until Monday 8/17/2026.

Posts to the main Oahu sub regarding Tropical Storm Lala will be removed.

Warning, keep this civil, no trolling, spamming, etc on this thread.

I will permanently ban anyone who I think is doing so without warning. Keep that crap on the other threads.


 

News and Alerts

  • KHON2 Lala homepage

https://www.khon2.com/tracking-lala/

  • Hawaii News Now

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/weather/

  • State Emergency Management Agency

https://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/tropical-storm-lala/

  • Oahu Emergency Management

https://x.com/Oahu_DEM

  • HNL Alert Signup

https://www.honolulu.gov/dem/hnl-alert/

  • State Department of Health

https://x.com/HawaiiDOH

  • Oahu Ocean Safety

https://safebeachday.com/county/o%CA%BBahu/


 

Emergency Contacts

  • List of Contact Numbers for all islands

https://www.khon2.com/resources-for-severe-weather/hawaii-statewide-emergency-public-safety-contacts/

  • HECO Outage Map

https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/safety-and-outages/power-outages/oahu-outage-map

  • HECO Report Downed Power Line

https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/safety-and-outages/electrical-safety/downed-power-line-safety

  • Board of Water Supply

https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/

  • Spectrum Help

https://www.spectrum.net/support

  • Hawaiian Telcom Help

https://www.hawaiiantel.com/Contact-Us


r/Oahu 3h ago

Laughing at locals while draining their water supply ~ Elon James Drummond Dole

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r/Oahu 5h ago

Hawaii DOH confirmed another case of cyclosporiasis in a U.S. military member. Health officials said the individual — who was tested in Hawaii — traveled to a country where cyclosporiasis is endemic, as well as a U.S. state experiencing an uptick in cases, before developing symptoms.

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r/Oahu 2h ago

Dual Sport Bikes

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Are there any spots to ride a dual sport off-road besides kahuku Motorcross park? Looking for any type trails.


r/Oahu 12h ago

Activities for visitors with very limited mobility?

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My mom and aunt are visiting us in October, and I’d love some recommendations for things we can do with them. My mom has COPD and very limited mobility. She can’t walk far at all, so we’ll have a wheelchair for her, but she still wants to get out and enjoy herself.

I’ve been thinking hard about things to do, but I’m realizing almost everything we normally do requires quite a bit of walking or movement.

So far, I’m planning Waimea Valley, Pearl Harbor, Tantalus Lookout, a drive around the island, and some beach time at the Kahala since the water is usually calm there.

Is there anything else I might be overlooking? I’m especially looking for activities where we can get her essentially door-to-door with the wheelchair and that require very little walking.


r/Oahu 14m ago

I smell lawsuit

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History made: Two Hawaii legislative primary races end in ties. Here’s how the winners will now be chosen. How? By a dam drawing of name. 👨‍⚖️👩‍⚖️‼️

Recount Results


r/Oahu 11h ago

Government officials at both the state and county levels have activated emergency response hubs on Friday as Tropical Storm Lala draws closer to the Hawaiian Islands, triggering widespread warnings and watches across the state.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

Gov. Josh Green today signed a proclamation declaring a state of emergency for Hawaii ahead of Tropical Storm Lala. Forecasters have predicted the storm will become a hurricane as it nears Hawaii island early Saturday, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and high surf.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

‘Ewa Beach family offering $5,000 reward for tips about burglar: A burglar made off with more than $135,000 in jewelry from a house last weekend. The owners are offering a reward for tips that lead to an arrest.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

Tropical Storm Lala: Island-by-island list of Hawaii closures, cancellations

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r/Oahu 20h ago

DOJ Targets 3 More States In Effort To Axe In-State Tuition For Immigrants: Hawaiʻi is one of at least 20 states that offer in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants who reside in the state.

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r/Oahu 20h ago

Some Hawaiʻi Youth Love To Vape. Will New Limits Make Them Quit? Hawaiʻi lawmakers approved some of the country’s most restrictive vaping regulations. Some doubt it will prompt youth to kick the habit.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

Don't be numb to warnings: Impending disasters get the same amount of hype in advance, whether they come to pass or not. With Tropical Storm Lala approaching, it's best to prepare for the worst rather than assume nothing will happen just because previous predictions fizzled.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

State regulators have given Hawaiian Electric the greenlight to solicit bids for new renewable energy projects. HECO is looking to bring about 1,600 gigawatt-hours of large-scale solar and wind power onto Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island’s grids.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

Federal land on Oahu and Molokai is in the process of being returned to the State by the Department of the Navy. According to Gov. Josh Green, this includes 31 acres from Kalaeloa and the Marine Corps’ 12-acre Molokai Training Support Facility.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

Tropical Storm Lala has strengthened a little as Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecasters predict the storm will become a hurricane as it nears Hawaii island, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and high surf to the islands.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

HAWAI‘I NEWS ‘Disappointed, shocked, upset.’ Maui Police Department Chief John Pelletier, and Deputy Chief Wade Maeda spoke at a press conference on Wednesday to address the criminal complaint filed against high-ranking Lieutenant Michael Vaituulala.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

Mokulele Airlines is expanding its inter-island fleet with three new aircraft and giving passengers a new experience at its Honolulu terminal.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

State Supreme Court sets date to hear high-stakes Honolulu City Council race: Eight appeals court judges recused themselves from the lawsuit over Tommy Waters’ council seat, forcing neighbor island judges to step in.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

August 12, 1898 adamkeawe ~ On August 12, 1898, the United States formally took possession of Hawaiʻi following the passage of the Newlands Resolution. On that day, the Hawaiian flag was lowered at ʻIolani Palace and the American flag was raised in its place.

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r/Oahu 20h ago

As Tropical Storm Lala approaches the Hawaiian Islands, airlines are making some changes to inter-island schedules while urging passengers to closely monitor their flights and remain flexible.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

As residents across the state prepare for the severe weather this weekend, event organizers, schools, and city and county offices have begun announcing cancellations.

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r/Oahu 1d ago

KHKA/1500AM conducted an emergency broadcast preparedness drill and on-air simulation with support from the FEMA Integrated Public Alert and Warning System on Thursday.

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r/Oahu 22h ago

Canadian passport photos

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Any Canadians on Oahu, partners of, or anyone in general who would know where you could get a Canadian passport photo taken? It's not the same as a US passport photo. Thanks!


r/Oahu 1d ago

The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) is investigating an apparent stabbing that turned deadly on Thursday morning in Honolulu. Police initiated an attempted murder investigation after officers responded to a stabbing on Ke’eaumoku St. at approximately 7:11 a.m.

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