The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Big Island summits through 6 a.m. Tuesday, with west winds of 30 to 45 mph and gusts up to 60 mph. Forecasters warned the winds can make driving and walking dangerous, especially for high-profile vehicles.
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Olana has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone far southwest of Hawaii, with winds of about 30 mph and a poorly defined circulation, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center said Monday evening. The remnant low is expected to weaken into a trough on Tuesday, and this was the final advisory on the storm.
Fewer Hawaii residents now believe tourism has brought more benefits than problems, according to the latest resident sentiment survey from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Hotel workers told KITV their families still depend on visitors, even as social media videos of badly behaved tourists fuel local frustration.
The Kona Historical Society, a Hawaii Island nonprofit founded in 1976 to preserve Kona's history, says it may be forced to close. It blames fewer donations and grants, lingering effects of the pandemic and this year's storms, saying grants are harder to win and don't keep up with rising costs.
UH Mānoa sophomore quarterback Micah Alejado was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Rainbow Warriors to a 56-21 road win at Northern Illinois, their first conference win of the season. The offense posted season highs in points and total yards (504), and the 56 points tied a program record for a Mountain West game.
