Kona low threatens widespread flash flooding, prolonged heavy rain, storms for most of Hawai‘i

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The potential for flash flooding around the Big Island has diminished, but remains a concern because of the uncertainty with the developing weather pattern.

The May 10 incident began with a report of 3 men yelling in the area of Coral Parkway, between King Kamehameha Boulevard and Tiki Lane, and ended with a man whose sister says is mentally ill identifying 48-year-old Daniel Moriarty as the person who shot him with a rusty black powder revolver.

National Weather Service radar indicated at 3:46 p.m. slow moving heavy rain showers continuing to move over the upper slopes of the Hilo, South Kohala and Kona districts.

Herman Kirklin is 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen the morning of May 7 on Lehua Street in Mountain View.

The victim was transported to Hilo Medical Center for treatment of a substantial laceration to her head and concussion following the early morning incident. She was released several hours later.

Public encouraged to attend activities and show support for law enforcement and salute those who paid the ultimate price serving and protecting their community.

The park at ʻŌhai‘ula Beach will reopen May 18.

32-year-old Kamren Adams of Ocean View is charged with first-degree burglary and first-degree terroristic threatening.

This action is taken to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty while protecting others.

A series of overlapping, long-period south swells will keep surf along south facing shores near to just below average in the short term. A second set of...

As Deputy Director of Transportation for Airports, Otaguro will be responsible for management of the 15 airports in the State Airports System. This includes operation, upgrade, and maintenance of airfield and terminal infrastructure to meet Federal Aviation Administration safety standards and customer experience expectations.

The state of Hawai‘i will receive $79,928.66 in a settlement with Wireless Carriers, announced the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Office of Consumer Protection on May 10.

The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation welcomed a new class of adult corrections officers at a graduation ceremony at the Mission Memorial Auditorium on May 10, 2024. Its 13 graduates from Basic Corrections Recruit Class 24-02 completed training and will begin their careers as corrections officers in facilities across the state.

A collaborative project to protect against erosion, reduce flood risk, mitigate axis deer damage, and improve water quality is being implemented in an 11-acre area mauka of Kīhei. 

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources says it’s awaiting a final report following its investigation into two cruise ships that came too close to the shore of the Na Pali Coast earlier this month.  On May 1, social media images and videos began circulating of the Royal Caribbean’s over 1,000-foot-long ship, the Celebrity […]

Heavy showers could repeatedly move over the Hawaiian Islands from the south, especially from Kaua‘i to Maui, leading to widespread flooding, especially over leeward areas.

Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris.

The heaviest rain was over Kapahi, falling at just more than 2 inches per hour. These showers are slowly moving north, and additional showers are expected through the afternoon.

This week is Police Week nationwide and Wednesday is Peace Officers Memorial Day.