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South Kona shaken by magnitude of damage caused by major earthquake
Homes were rattled off their foundations, cracks appeared in walls, windows were broken, giant boulders blocked residents in, stone walls collapsed, power went out and more following the magnitude-6.0 temblor just before 10 p.m. Friday, May 22.
Hawaiian Electric monitors incoming storm, advises readiness for outages
Hawaiian Electric is urging Hawaii residents to prepare for severe weather expected later this week.
SNAP replacement benefits deadline approaches for Big Island households impacted by second Kona low storm
Replacement benefits are available to eligible households that lost food purchased with the SNAP benefits due to storm-related household misfortune, including power outages.
University of Hawaiʻi seeks support for students, faculty impacted by severe flooding
The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation is rallying the state to help fundraise for relief for students, faculty, and staff affected by the flooding that caused over $1 billion in damages.
UPDATE: SNAP replacement benefits application deadline extended
The deadline extends households within specific areas of the state impacted by prolonged power outages associated with the kona low weather event from March 13 to March 15
What you need to know about the kona low Saturday on the Big Island: Entire island now under flash flood warning; spots on Ali‘i Drive added to growing list of road closures
Radar indicated at 9:13 p.m. heavy rain over all of the Big Island, falling at 1 to 3 inches per hour; several stream gauges remain above flood warning thresholds islandwide, and life-threatening flash flooding was ongoing, with reports of highway closures and flooding in local communities.
UPDATE 3: Power restoration efforts ongoing in East Hawai‘i
The power outage is due to a motor vehicle accident that damage a utility pole.
Gov. Josh Green issues emergency proclamation as state prepares for severe weather
Gov. Josh Green announced closures of state offices and schools statewide on Monday, Feb. 9, in response to forecasts of heavy rain and powerful winds.
Hawaiian Electric monitor conditions, could shut off power in high fire risk areas
Areas including Waikiʻi, Kawaihae, Waikōloa, Puakō and South Kohala may experience power shut offs during high winds and dry conditions that cause risk of wildfire.
Hawaiian Electric may shut off power to communities at risk of wildfire today
If necessary to protect public safety, Hawaiian Electric may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff program to proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk during the ongoing Red Flag Warning.
Update: Big Island officially weathers major winter storm
Several Hawaiʻi County facilities remained closed Friday despite weather conditions improving. Fewer than 100 customers remained without power as of 6 p.m. Friday. A brown water advisory is in effect for the entire island because of stormwater runoff entering coastal waters.
Update: Hawaiian Electric initiates rolling outages throughout Big Island
The request for conservation is prompted by the unavailability or reduced output of several large generators.
Water preparedness for extended power outages
An extended power outage could leave portions of the Department of Water Supply’s water systems empty and customers with no water.
Kona Low Day 2: What you need to know
The second day of severe weather is once again leading to road closures and bus route cancellations, among other impacts.
What are Kona Lows and why can they be devastating to Hawaiʻi?
Hawai‘i has experienced some especially strong and devastating Kona Lows in the past, one of the most recent occurred in December 2021.
Update: High Surf Warning extended; all major roadways open
The High Surf Warning has been extended into Wednesday.
Wind advisory issued for most of Big island through Monday at 6 p.m.
Trade winds are expected at 20 to 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph.
Strong Wind Warning in Effect for Big Island Mountains
Wind, Small Craft and High Surf Advisories are in effect for the Big Island.
HDOT Responding to Hurricane Lane
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is continuing to respond to damages caused by heavy rains on Hawai‘i Island.
‘Operation Snail Bail’ Protects Rare Snails From Hurricane
Members of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s (DOFAW) Snail Extinction Prevention Program, transferred 2,000 rare Hawaiian snails from a temporary structure at Kawainui Marsh.
