#hawaii drought
NOAA: Climate models support wetter-than-normal conditions in Hawai‘i through Spring 2026
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a wetter-than-average wet season for Hawai‘i, with La Niña conditions expected to influence rainfall patterns through early spring 2026.
Small non-farm businesses encouraged to apply for SBA loans for drought recovery
The US Small Business Administration is offering assistance to small, nonfarm businesses in Hawaiʻi through low-interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by ongoing drought.
Drought Disaster designated for Maui and Hawaiʻi Counties, allowing emergency farm loans
The United States Department of Agriculture has designated Maui County and Hawai‘i County as primary natural disaster areas as a result of drought, making farm operators in both counties eligible for emergency loans and other Farm Service Agency assistance.
Ige travels to Washington, D.C. for National Governors Association meeting
Gov. Ige will participate in a session with US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and attend various meetings on topics that include drought, COVID-19, and infrastructure funding.
Hawaiʻi at Higher Risk of Wildfires, New Study Finds
A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa links climate change to a higher risk of wildfires in Hawaiʻi. During the study, lead researcher Clay Trauernicht tracked the “footprints” of historical fires on Hawai‘i Island. His work shows how vegetation, ignition frequency, and climate increase the risk of wildfires. The increased risk of […]
NOAA Issues Wet Season Rainfall Outlook for Hawai‘i
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its dry season summary and wet season outlook for the state of Hawai‘i.