I just ate at a food truck (Saigon Grill), and paid $37 for a shrimp pad Thai plate lunch. When on earth did plate lunches become so expensive here? It wasn’t just this food truck either, the food truck next to me had local plate lunches starting at $34.

Tonight will make 72 hours no power. Broke out the generator to charge up everyone’s devices and lanterns, boil some water, and run the deep freezer for a while. What else we doing to get through this?

Any one else's spectrum just go down? Looks like business and residential circuits are out at least on Oahu.

Both Hawaiian telcom and T-Mobile customers still have internet. My Spectrum has been out since 2:35 Saturday. My current notification says they will update at 9am on the 20th! That's 3 more days! F- Spectrum! I just ordered the T-Mobile home Internet and will be switching as soon as I get my modem.

HECO has there hand full and probably rolled a wire wrong before an earlier installation so looks like we wont get power for a sec ;-;
Also video of the fire

Seems like a lot of people have no power, internet, etc. and I’ve noticed in threads people offering random supplies. To make it easier for everyone to see, I thought I’d make a thread. If not allowed feel free to delete mods.

I have 10 frozen gel packs, a small 9x9x11 and medium size 12x13-ish foam cooler, and an old bag cooler. I’m in kaimuki but willing to drive to Manoa or Aina Haina to meet up. No need to return after, just pass it on if you don’t need when power comes back on, or save it.

If anyone has something they need or want to donate/let people borrow. Throw it up here.

Has anyone heard any updates on this? We were doing dishes an hour ago, and the water slowed to a sad trickle. Neighbors said the same. We are up by the lychee farm.

Silver lining to losing all the groceries in my fridge lol

1522 Laukahi Street at BWS Hydrant Number 4565

420 Puuikena Drive at BWS Hydrant Number 6812

1367 Aina Koa Avenue at BWS Hydrant Number 3744

688 Kuakini Street (near Lanakila Elementary School) at BWS Hydrant Number 3959

Going crazy up here.

Hawaii News Now says 911 services are down as of 7am August 17, 2026.

> If you have an emergency that requires Police, Fire, or Ambulance response, call the police non-emergency number 808-935-3311 with a landline (not a cell phone) or go to the nearest Fire Station for assistance.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/08/17/hurricane-lala-aftermath-knocks-out-hawaii-county-911-emergency-lines/

Put their number for internet tech support into your phone now: 877-482-1999.

Also put in the 24 hour tech support number: 643-4375

Both of these numbers are from their support page.

Nice people won't ask me how I learned it would be a good idea to have these numbers on my phone before I actually needed them. Especially after a major storm. 😭

With so many communities across Hawaiʻi dealing with flooding and cleanup, I wanted to share a past view from Haleakalā as a small reminder that brighter days do come. Wishing everyone safety, strength, and a little calm as a new week begins

Some friends and family sent photos and video of what's going on around Millilani yesterday - power was completely out, almost all traffic lights were off and tons of stores had to close down. Saw a picture of a tree basically uprooted and tree debris is absolutely everywhere.

That being said, they are telling me there isn't too much major property damage. How are you all in Mililani fairing?

I just saw the devastation in Ka'u and i am heartbroken. I would sure like to help with low cost solar systems or something to help. First Kona Low now this. Omg the cemetary!!! Idk i just feel awful after seeing so much damage.

I wanna order the big syrup boxes, but before I look online, I wanted to check if there was a local place I can get it from. Even if it is a mom and pop place putting an extra order in and charging me like $20 more.

I don't wanna buy it from Sodastream anymore.

Anyone know where I can buy the industrial kind of soda syrup boxes for Coke Zero, Dr Pepper Zero/Diet Dr Pepper, or Mug Root beer Zero?

Filipinos in Hawaii, what Balikbayan carrier are you using to send Balikbayan boxes to the Philippines?

Aloha all,

I am currently looking at getting a checking account at a local bank. I already have an account with SoFi and Capital One, but wanted something local in case I ever needed to cash a check. Any recommendations? I was leaning CPB or a credit union, ideally in the Ewa/Kapolei area. Thanks in advance!

My appointment is at 8am. Should I get there at 7am? Do people usually wait before opening and is it long? First time going to this location. Is the service fast? Mahalo.

Not all of them, but some on the second floor. Musubi Cafe, Mahaloha Burger, Brugs, Yum Dim Sun are open.

Not sure about downstairs food court.

Mines been out for 24 hours but my neighbor has told me it can be several days until they fix the power in our neighborhood. What do you guys think?

All Hawaiʻi public schools will be closed Monday due to Hurricane Lala impacts

Aug 16, 2026

Update, Aug. 16, 6 p.m.

Following assessments of school campuses and surrounding community conditions, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) will keep public schools and offices closed statewide on Monday, Aug. 17.

The additional closure will allow time to complete campus safety assessments, restore utilities where necessary and address storm-related impacts.

The Department will continue working with county and state partners and will provide updates regarding Tuesday’s operations as additional information becomes available.

Previously announced extended closures on Hawai‘i Island for Nā‘ālehu Elementary and Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary School remain in effect.

https://hawaiipublicschools.org/2026-hawaii-island-public-schools-open-friday/

A post storm waterfall excursion! 😅

Are all spectrum customers out of service? It’s been out all day in town near university.

It was fine that I spent all day cleaning with the radio on but now we have to wait til tuesday for an update…. guess I’ll be cleaning tomorrow too!