Medical team fills healthcare gap in Kau following Hurricane Lala

Sunday, August 30, 2026 83° Today's Paper RONIT FAHL / SPECIAL TO THE STAR ADVERTISER Nani Keleohano and her sister Julia Jose run a laundry service in South Kona on the Big Isle. They, along with some friends, offered laundry services and linens to the Kau community after Lala hit. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. A team of volunteer physicians and healthcare workers continues to provide medical services in Kau following Hurricane Lala, helping residents access care at a time when transportation disruptions and damage to local health facilities have made it more difficult to get medical attention.

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Scoop News DeskKau · Published Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 10:22 AM UTCUpdated Monday, August 31, 2026 at 10:48 AM UTC

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Two people in Kau died in the aftermath of the storm and many have been left without a home. Torrential rain and strong winds damaged or destroyed homes, washed out roads and disrupted access to communities, while widespread power outages left thousands without electricity.

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