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Flood Advisory Extended for East Hawaiʻi
A flood advisory issued for East Hawaiʻi has been extended till 3:15 p.m.
New USGS Model Shows Earthquake Hazard Probability for Hawaii Islands
Hawaiʻi Island is likely to experience damaging ground shaking from an earthquake in the next century a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey indicates.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for East Hawaiʻi
A brown water advisory has been issued for the east side of Hawaiʻi Island.
Nearly 1K New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 961 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 95,254.
High Surf Advisory Extended on the Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu extended Hawaii Island’s high surf advisory till 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23.
FDA Authorizes Pfizer Pill as Home Treatment for COVID-19
U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday issued an emergency use authorization for the first pill against COVID-19.
Schatz Urges Public, Private Schools to Adopt Test-to-Stay Guidance
To avoid lost learning days, a state lawmaker is urging the Hawaiʻi schools to take on guidance that would allow students who have tested negative for COVID-19 to stay in school despite a confirmed exposure to the virus.
Influx of Travelers Expected to Limit Parking at Hawai‘i Airports During Holidays
The state is expecting an influx of holiday travelers and is warning people that parking at the five main airports throughout the islands will be limited.
Flood Advisory Issued for E. Hawaiʻi
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for areas of East Hawaii until 9:15 a.m.
Mountain View Man Arrested After 8 Months on Lam
Isaac Anthony Makoa Rosa, 28, was apprehended by Special Enforcement Unit officers after eight months on the run.
‘Evil, Despicable Acts’: Officials Plea for Info on Brutal Monk Seal Death
Officials are outraged at the brutal shooting death of a monk seal on Moloka‘i, calling on Tuesday for anybody with information to notify authorities investigating the killing.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Big Island Summits
It looks like the Big Island could have some snow for Christmas week.
Police ID Man Killed in Kea‘au Traffic Collision
Police identified the 28-year-old man who died following a two-vehicle collision in the early morning hours of Monday, Dec. 20, in Kea‘au as Patrick G. Enos Jr. of Hilo.
DEM Schedules Hearings on Administrative Rule Amendments
The Department of Environmental Management proposes to amend its administrative rules of practice and procedure and has scheduled hearings on the rules for Jan. 25, 2022, at West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers, and Jan. 26, 2022, at the Aupuni Center conference room.
Summit Eruption of Kīlauea Has Paused
The summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano has paused, officials reported this morning.
Flood Advisory Issued for Leeward Areas of Hawaiʻi Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for West Hawaiʻi until 4:30 p.m.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Island-wide
A flash flood watch is currently in effect island-wide through late tonight, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu this afternoon.
Watch: HDOT Captures Mudslide That Closes Highway 19 Near Honomū
A landslide near the Hilo side of the Honomū intersection has closed the highway and will require a detour of traffic for the next three hours, the department said in a press release at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21.
31 Motorists Arrested for DUI Last Week
During the week of Dec. 13-19, 2021, Hawaiʻi police arrested 31 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
