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Tropical Storm Fausto Brings High Surf and Heavy Rain Potential to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Fausto Brings High Surf and Heavy Rain Potential to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Fausto, previously a hurricane, is weakening as it moves north-northwestward, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). As of July 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM HST, the storm was located 270 miles northeast of Hilo and 375 miles east-northeast of Honolulu, moving at 12 mph with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. Tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 140 miles from the center. A High Surf Warning is in effect for east-facing shores of the Hawaiian Islands through 6 PM Wednesday, with surf heights of 14 to 18 feet expected. Moderate to breezy northeast trade winds and increased shower activity, including potential heavy rainfall, are forecast through Wednesday. The storm's center is expected to remain north of Kaua'i, but subtle track changes could still impact local weather conditions.
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Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico

Large waves are coming ashore in Hawaii thanks to Tropical Storm Fausto and in Mexico thanks to Hurricane Genevieve
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Hurricane Fausto Approaches Hawaii with Potential Coastal Impacts

Hurricane Fausto Approaches Hawaii with Potential Coastal Impacts

Hurricane Fausto, a Category 1 storm, is currently moving in the direction of the Hawaiian Islands. The storm is expected to pass north of Hawaii, but residents are advised to monitor its progress due to potential impacts. The National Hurricane Center reports that Fausto is generating large surf and strong currents on east-facing shores of Hawaii's islands. The hurricane is centered approximately 580 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. The storm is traveling west-northwest at 14 mph, and its effects are being closely watched by local authorities.
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California Man Rescued After 30 Days Adrift at Sea with Broken Mast

California Man Rescued After 30 Days Adrift at Sea with Broken Mast

Kai Sato, a 39-year-old man from California, was rescued after spending 30 days stranded at sea. Sato set sail from California's Catalina Islands on June 7, aiming to complete his first solo sail across the Pacific Ocean. His journey took a turn for the worse when his mast snapped, and his navigation phone died. Despite initial despair, Sato managed to survive by using PVC pipes and kayak paddles to repair his boat and collecting condensation for drinking water. He was eventually rescued by a passing containership, the M/V George III, after reaching a shipping lane between California and Hawaii.
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Otsuka to Present Key Findings from Phase 3 VISIONARY Trial on IgA Nephropathy at GlomCon Hawaii 2026

Otsuka to Present Key Findings from Phase 3 VISIONARY Trial on IgA Nephropathy at GlomCon Hawaii 2026

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. is set to present significant findings from its Phase 3 VISIONARY trial at the GlomCon Hawaii 2026 conference. The trial focuses on VOYXACT® (sibeprenlimab-szsi), a treatment for IgA nephropathy (IgAN), a chronic kidney disease. The study highlights the drug's ability to stabilize estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) over two years, indicating its potential to preserve kidney function and halt disease progression. VOYXACT is the first U.S. FDA-approved selective APRIL inhibitor, targeting the underlying drivers of IgAN. The presentation will include detailed two-year eGFR and safety data, supporting Otsuka's ongoing submission for a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to the FDA for traditional approval.
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Alaska Airlines is launching a new flight to ski town

Alaska Airlines is launching a new flight to ski town

With ski season traditionally running from November to April depending on how much and how early snow falls in a given year, there are a number of seasonal routes that airlines fly only when there are enough travelers coming in for the slopes. Delta Air Lines runs seasonal flights to Vail in ...
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Queens Community to Hold Vigil for Fallen U.S. Service Member Sgt. Angel Rampersad

Queens Community to Hold Vigil for Fallen U.S. Service Member Sgt. Angel Rampersad

A vigil is set to take place in Queens, New York, to honor Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a U.S. service member who was killed in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The event will be held in front of Sgt. Rampersad's home in Ozone Park, where loved ones and community members are expected to gather. This gathering aims to pay tribute to Sgt. Rampersad's service and sacrifice. The community's response highlights the personal impact of international conflicts on local communities, as they come together to support the family and remember the fallen soldier.
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Major hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii

Major hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii

Major Hurricane Genevieve is roaring in the Pacific Ocean far from land while Tropical Storm Fausto increases impacts on Hawaii
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Hurricane Genevieve Reaches Category 5 Status, Fausto Nears Hawaii

Hurricane Genevieve Reaches Category 5 Status, Fausto Nears Hawaii

Hurricane Genevieve has intensified to a Category 5 storm, becoming the first of its kind this season in the eastern and central Pacific. The hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph, is currently off the coast of Mexico. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto is moving north of Hawaii, with both storms contributing to an active Pacific hurricane season influenced by El Niño conditions. Genevieve is expected to fluctuate in strength due to eyewall replacement cycles but poses no direct threat to land. However, it will generate large swells affecting the west coast of Mexico and California. Fausto, while losing intensity, may bring showers and gusty thunderstorms to Hawaii.
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On This Day: Carissa Moore Won the First Olympic Women's Surfing Gold

On This Day: Carissa Moore Won the First Olympic Women's Surfing Gold

Carissa Moore's journey to becoming a world-renowned surfer began at a young age, deeply rooted in the beaches of Waikiki, Honolulu. Her early expo...
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Canadian Submarine Sinks USS Mobile Bay During RIMPAC 2026 Exercise

Canadian Submarine Sinks USS Mobile Bay During RIMPAC 2026 Exercise

During the RIMPAC 2026 exercise, the Canadian submarine HMCS Corner Brook successfully sank the decommissioned USS Mobile Bay using a Mk 48 Mod 7AT heavyweight torpedo. This exercise, conducted north of Kauai, Hawaii, involved a coordinated attack with various multinational forces employing different weapon systems. The event marked the first participation of a Canadian submarine in RIMPAC since 2014 and demonstrated Canada's ability to re-establish a complete submarine engagement chain after a prolonged period of inactivity.
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California Man Rescued After 30 Days Stranded at Sea with Broken Mast

California Man Rescued After 30 Days Stranded at Sea with Broken Mast

Kai Sato, a 39-year-old man from California, was rescued after spending 30 days stranded at sea. Sato set sail from California's Catalina Islands on June 7, aiming to complete his first solo sail across the Pacific Ocean. However, his journey took a turn for the worse when his mast broke, and his navigation phone died. Stranded and without fuel, Sato attempted to repair his boat using PVC pipes and kayak paddles. He survived by collecting condensation for drinking water and eating oatmeal, fish, and squid. After a month adrift, Sato was spotted by a containership crew and rescued approximately 900 miles from Hawaii.