East Hawai‘i News
UPDATE: ‘Hilo Will Be the Center of the Storm’
With high winds and heavy rainfall pelting the Big Island, thousands of residents seek refuge at public shelters.
Airlines, Buses Down, Police Go Door-to Door
Hawaii Island is expected to get the full brunt of Hurricane Iselle tonight.
Iselle Expected To Hit Big Island This Afternoon
Almost all non-essential businesses and activities are already shut down in advance of the storm.
Iselle Update: 9 a.m. Press Conference Highlights
The impacts—in the form of heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surge—are anticipated to begin as early as 4 p.m. on Hawaiʻi Island today, with the center of the storm passing over the Big Island of Hawaiʻi in the late afternoon to evening hours.
Red Cross Emergency Truck Reported Stolen
The vehicle is urgently needed for the the disaster response to Hurricane Iselle.
4.5-Magnitude Quake Rattles Big Island
Today’s earthquake caused no detectable changes on the active volcanoes on the Island of Hawai`i, HVO said.
County Landfills, Transfer Stations Closed
Residents are asked not to deposit rubbish in front of or near transfer station gates.
County Chopper Makes Emergency Landing
The helicopter was on an evacuation mission in response to Hurricane Iselle at the time, said a Fire Department release.
Young Brothers Barge Traffic Disrupted
Young Brothers asks customers to transport only essential cargo for the remainder of this week.
Iselle Closures, Canceled Events on Big Island
Most organizations and agencies are closing down and cancelling events advance of Hurricane Iselle.
Abercrombie Declares Statewide Emergency
Hurricane Iselle is forecast to impact Hawaii Thursday evening through late Friday. Hurricane Julio is a few days behind Iselle and may impact the islands as soon as Sunday.
Iselle Keeps Barreling Toward The Big Island
Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph with higher gusts, though Hurricane Iselle is expected to weaken Thursday to a tropical storm by Wednesday night.
Big Island Schools to Close Due to Storms
Schools that serve as emergency shelters will close early Wednesday and remain closed through Friday; all Big Island schools will be closed on Thursday.
Park Gets More Hawksbill Protection Funds
Loss of nesting habitat caused by beach erosion and invasive plants threatens the future of the honu‘ea on the southern coast of Hawai‘i Island.
Flash Flood Watch Issued In Advance Of Iselle
Hurricane Iselle is now a Category Three tropical cyclone 1,055 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii.
County Eyes Waiakea-Palani Floodplain Changes
More than 100 homes in Waiakea Uka suffered flood damage in 2008.
Iselle Continues To Move Toward Hawaii
Iselle is a Category 3 hurricane but is expected to weaken over the next 48 hours, the NHC said, while Tropical Storm Julio is gathering strength.
Armed, Dangerous Suspect Sought By Police
Timothy John Nacis, described as 5-foot-11, 175 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, may be driving a light-colored Lexus sedan, license plate GTR 462.
Hurricane Iselle Likely To Arrive In Hawaii On Thursday
The National Weather Service has not issued any warnings or watches at this time, but residents should prepare for the storm to hit Thursday.
