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8 PM: Olivia Continues Collision Course With Hawai‘i
Storm total rainfall amounts of 10 to 15 inches, with isolated amounts over 20 inches, are possibly associated with Olivia.
Gov. Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation Ahead of Olivia
Hawai‘i Gov. Ige signed an emergency proclamation on Sept. 9, that will provide relief for disaster damages, losses and suffering caused by Hurricane Olivia.
Civil Defense: Prepare Flood-Prone Property Now
It is still too early to know what effects this hurricane will have on Hawai‘i Island.
UPDATE: Large Swells From Olivia to Begin Monday
Olivia will likely remain a threat to the Hawaiian Islands early this week.
Hurricane Olivia to Enter Central Pacific Today
On this forecast track, Olivia will move into the Central Pacific basin in the next 12 hours and could approach the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday.
HELCO Prepares to Power Up Portions of Leilani Estates
Hawai‘i Electric Light, in partnership with Civil Defense officials, has been preparing to re-energize portions of the subdivision.
Leilani Estates Mandatory Evacuation Order Lifted
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim is lifting the mandatory evacuation order for Leilani Estates, effective
Saturday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m.
DLNR: Use Extreme Caution at MacKenzie SRA
MacKenzie State Recreation Area in Lower Puna will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.
Puna District Transitions to Recovery Phase
Hawai‘i County officials informed residents during the last scheduled Puna Community Meeting that response efforts have begun the transition to recovery.
Hurricane Olivia May Approach Hawai‘i Tuesday
The National Weather Service Hurricane Centers issued updates on Hurricane Norman and Olivia at 5 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Cat 1 Norman Causing High Surf
Norman is a Category 1 hurricane, 280 miles NE of Hilo, with sustained winds of 75 mph, moving NW at 9 mph.
VIDEO: Small Flows Observed Within Fissure 8 Cone
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, U.S. Geological Survey, issued an update on Kīlauea’s activity on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at 9:10 a.m.
Kailua-Kona Man Reported Missing
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Bhajan Manu Morris, 37, who has been reported missing.
Hawai‘i to Participate in Global Climate Action Summit
The Global Climate Action Summit will showcase climate action and inspire deeper commitments in support of the Paris Agreement.
Norman Weakening; Cat 3 Olivia May Strengthen
The National Weather Service Hurricane Centers have issued updates on Hurricanes Norman and Olivia.
Hurricane Norman to Cause High Surf
Hurricane Norman is a Category 3 hurricane, 305 miles ENE of Hilo, with sustained winds of 115 mph, moving WNW at 8 mph.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 8.1-M Fiji Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, 6 a.m. that an 8.1-magnitude earthquake has occurred in Fiji at 5:49 a.m.
Pohoiki & MacKenzie to Reopen
Many Puna residents have missed going to some of their favorite beaches and parks since the Kīlauea eruption and lava flows simply overtook some of the beaches.
Lāna‘i Air to Expand Routes to Big Island
Lāna‘i Air will expand its routes to Hawai‘i Island and Maui.
HVNP Partners With Mainstreet Pāhoa Association
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announced a partnership with Mainstreet Pāhoa Association.
