HONOLULU (Island News) -- Acting Governor Sylvia Luke issued an emergency proclamation today at 1:10 p.m. declaring a state of emergency across the entire state of Hawai‘i due to the possible inclement weather posed by Hurricane Kiko. As of 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, Hurricane Kiko, a major hurricane located approximately 1,200 miles east-southeast of Hawai‘i, is forecast to approach the islands as a tropical storm early next week.

The disaster emergency relief period will commence immediately and continue through Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, unless extended or terminated earlier.

The proclamation activates emergency measures and resources to protect public health, safety and welfare. Tropical storm-force winds, heavy rainfall and high surf associated with Hurricane Kiko could begin affect

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