{"id":2646052,"date":"2026-08-17T13:05:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/death-thousands-without-electricity-as-hurricane-lala-misses-hawaiis-big-island-by-hairs-breadth\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T13:15:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:15:41","slug":"death-thousands-without-electricity-as-hurricane-lala-misses-hawaiis-big-island-by-hairs-breadth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/death-thousands-without-electricity-as-hurricane-lala-misses-hawaiis-big-island-by-hairs-breadth\/","title":{"rendered":"Death, Thousands Without Electricity as Hurricane Lala Misses Hawaii&#8217;s Big Island by Hair&#8217;s Breadth"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdeath-thousands-without-electricity-as-hurricane-lala-misses-hawaiis-big-island-by-hairs-breadth%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2646052&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Tropical Storm Lala considerably impacted Hawaii, leaving over 100,000 residents without power, damaging more than 100 homes, and causing at least one death. The storm,classified as Category 1,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-england-areas-under-flood-watches-as-tropical-storm-elsa-continues-moving-northeast\/\" title=\"New England areas under flood watches as Tropical ... Elsa continues moving northeast\">brought heavy rain<\/a>,strong winds,and rough surf,with the worst conditions now passing. Nonetheless, risks like flooding, mudslides, and fallen trees remain. Hilo experienced severe flooding, and infrastructure such as roads and bridges on the southern side of Hawaii were destroyed, isolating communities like Pahala. Power outages affected more than 150,000 households, and some hospitals operated on generators. Emergency officials warn about ongoing hazards, emphasizing caution during cleanup efforts due too downed power lines and floodwaters. A man died after a car collision possibly related to the storm. Many areas remain inaccessible due to debris,and rescue operations have been conducted for trapped individuals. Authorities advise residents and visitors to stay safe, heed warnings, and avoid risky areas as they recover from the storm&#8217;s aftermath.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Tropical Storm Lala left over 100,000 people without power, wrecked over 100 homes, and possibly killed at least one person. The only good news was that by Monday morning, the worst was reportedly over.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe storm was still hurling in a few bands of rain to Kauai early Monday, but its worst conditions are now over with, giving residents and officials space to deal with its aftermath,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/08\/16\/weather\/tropical-storm-lala-hawaii-damage-climate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>The Category 1 storm brought torrential rain, strong winds, and rough surf. Even with the worst having passed, risks still remained \u201cdue to high water, soil erosion, mudslides and toppling trees,\u201d according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accuweather.com\/en\/hurricane\/lalas-recent-close-encounter-with-hawaii-continues-to-cause-trouble-monday\/1923213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AccuWeather<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/zg-deadly-flooding-follows-persistent-rains-in-indonesia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">persistent rain and flooding<\/a> was especially bad in Hilo, which lies on the eastern side of the island of Hawaii and is the island\u2019s rainiest city.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Raging floodwaters slam into a bridge in Hilo, Hawaii, as relentless rain from Hurricane Lala sends waterways surging across the Big Island. \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f\ud83c\udf0a <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AJ4GTnBnoG\">pic.twitter.com\/AJ4GTnBnoG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 AccuWeather (@accuweather) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/accuweather\/status\/2089034576979181878?\">August 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Angela Ogata, a resident, told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/nation-world\/hilo-is-accustomed-to-rain-hurricane-lala-was-different\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Seattle Times<\/a> that she\u2019d underestimated the storm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI took it for granted, because it\u2019s Hilo, because over here it\u2019s just rain,\u201d she said. \u201cIt blew. It blew real bad.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, Hilo still fared better than the southern side of Hawaii.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn that side, raging floodwaters destroyed roads and bridges and cut off one town, Pahala,\u201d according to The Seattle Times.<\/p>\n<p>By 8:30 p.m. Sunday, over 150,000 Hawaiian families <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/apparent-coordinated-attacks-substations-cut-power-40000-americans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remained without power<\/a>. In addition, at least two hospitals on the Big Island had to use generator power to keep things running.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Queens Hospital North Hawaii Cardiology Clinic also lost power during the Hurricane.<\/p>\n<p>-Deep Dives <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HWXNRZaLcT\">pic.twitter.com\/HWXNRZaLcT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u1d9c\u1d52\u1d50\u1d50\u1d49\u207f\u1d57\u1d43\u02b3\u02b8 Pastor Bob Joyce (@Real_Bob_Joyc) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Real_Bob_Joyc\/status\/2089308275208495196?\">August 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>One person possibly died because of the storm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA 45-year-old man was killed on Saturday when he crossed the center of the road in his car and collided with a car driven by a 21-year-old woman, who is in critical condition,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2026\/08\/16\/weather\/lala-tropical-storm-hurricane-hawaii\/heres-the-latest?smid=url-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>Citing a statement from local authorities, the outlet added that it \u201cwas unclear whether the weather had played a role.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The New York Times also reported that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/zg-tropical-storm-lisa-forms-could-become-a-hurricane-before-hitting-central-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tropical storm<\/a> left many people \u201ctrapped by impassable roadways and debris,\u201d particularly on the south side of the island.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Two paramedics were rescued after their vehicle became trapped in floodwaters amid Tropical Storm Lala on Saturday. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VBmxzHGYLK\">pic.twitter.com\/VBmxzHGYLK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CBS News (@CBSNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CBSNews\/status\/2089268363914568109?\">August 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Randy Collins, the director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-has-signed-40-executive-orders-and-actions-since-taking-office\/\" title=\"Biden has signed 40 executive orders and actions since taking office\">emergency management<\/a> for the city and county of Honolulu, stressed to CNN that it\u2019s critical that locals remain careful even with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/national-hurricane-center-warns-erin-will-life-threatening-impact-along-east-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">main brunt of the storm<\/a> having passed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany casualties happen after the disaster\u2026 as people are cleaning things up, they\u2019re working with heavy equipment, chain saws, generators, they\u2019re working around downed power lines and so forth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s when the casualties come. I just want to encourage everyone as they are cleaning up to ensure that you are doing so in a safe manner,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor of Hawaii County Kimo Alameda likewise said that \u201cwhile road crews are working hard to clear debris as conditions allow, we need all residents and visitors to heed all warnings, move into safe shelter, and stay off the roadways.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The destruction from Hurricane Lala on Hawaii\u2019s Big Island is extensive.<\/p>\n<p>MyRadar storm chaser <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JordanHallWX?\">@jordanhallwx<\/a> is near Pahala, where flooding destroyed part of Highway 11 and damaged or collapsed bridges. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PTtcenU2ax\">pic.twitter.com\/PTtcenU2ax<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MyRadar Weather (@MyRadarWX) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MyRadarWX\/status\/2089338182693183626?\">August 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Hawaii emergency management agency added in a statement that residents should remain cautious because \u201cdeadly hazards remain, including flooded areas and downed power lines.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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