East Hawai‘i News
PHOTOS: Hurricane Iselle – Before & After
A chronological series of images from Big Island Now staff and readers of Hurricane Iselle’s effects on the Big Island.
Water, Ice Distribution Expanded to Mountain View
The department of water supply expands water distribution points, begins hauling water to Paauilo/Kalapana residents.
Primary Election Summary
Gov. Abercrombie concedes to David Ige, while US Senator Schatz scrapes past Hanabusa to hold the senate seat — but that’s contingent on delayed votes in Puna reflecting the current results.
Storm Postpones Election for Two Big Island Polling Places
Roads leading to polling places at the Hawaiʻi Paradise Community Center and Keoneopoko Elementary School remained closed on Friday afternoon. Voting for those in the affected areas will be done by absentee ballot.
Roads Blocked, Power Out in Large Sections of Puna
Fallen trees disrupt road access in Hawaiian Paradise Park and Volcano as tropical storm Iselle moves west across the state.
24-Hour Rainfall Totals for Hawai`i Island
24-hour rainfall totals ending at 8 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, show more than 14 inches of rain at Saddle Quarry and Kulani …
Weakened Iselle Drenches Big Island
Flash-flood warnings extended as Tropical Storm Iselle brings heavy rainfall to the Big Island.
CONTAINED: Hydrogen Sulfide Release at Puna Geothermal
Residents near Puna Geothermal Venture advised to remain indoors or evacuate the area.
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.
