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Re-Energizing of Leilani Estates Begins Sept. 14
Crews have been working in Leilani Estates to remove damaged equipment and poles, and repair and replace equipment damaged by the eruption and seismic activity.
Congressional Delegation Urges Release of Funding for Hawai‘i Farmers
The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the U.S. DOA to provide direct assistance to Hawai‘i farmers affected by recent natural disasters.
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VOLCANO WATCH: Seismic Array Will Aid in Understanding Kīlauea’s Magma Transport
Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 eruption and summit collapse provided a rare opportunity to study dynamic eruptive processes beneath and at the surface of the volcano.
CENSUS: Hawai‘i Has Highest Median Housing Values in US
The U.S. Census Bureau released income, poverty, health insurance, housing and other data from its American Community Survey (ACS) for 2017 on Sept. 13, 2018.
UPDATE: Reservation System Not Yet Operational for Mauna Kea Cabins
The Mauna Kea Recreation Area (MKRA) cabins will be available for lodging, beginning Oct.1, 2018, the Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announced on Sept. 13, 2018.
HPD Releases Autopsy Results of Man Who Died While in Custody
An autopsy was conducted on Wednesday morning, Sept. 12, on Thomas Lional Woods.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i Island on Sept. 12 at 2 p.m.
Safety Is Key to Volcanoes Park Reopening
As Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park prepares to reopen its gates, park officials want to ensure that the public and NVNP staff are as safe as possible.
TS Olivia Makes Landfall on Maui, Lāna‘i
Tropical Storm Olivia made landfall at 9:10 am on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, along the windward coast of the West Maui Mountains, about 10 miles NW of Kahului.
Researchers Strive to Improve Pacific Island Forecasts
A researcher from the International Pacific Research Center at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is leading a project to identify modeling errors.
Tropical Storm Olivia Causes Few Outages on Big Island
Hawai‘i Electric Light reported few outages due to Tropical Storm Olivia at 8 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2018.
9:30 AM: Big Island Remains Under Flash Flood Watch, High Surf Advisory
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center cancelled the Tropical Storm Warning for Hawai‘i Island at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.
One Dead as Result of Kamuela Murder-Suicide Incident
South Kohala Patrol officers responded to an address on Kanehoa Street in Kamuela for a report of a possible murder-suicide incident.
Sand for Flood Control Now Available on Hawai‘i Island
The County of Hawai‘i issued an update on the availablily of sandbags on Sept. 11, 2018, at 9:45 am.
Big Island Furlough Inmate Escapes
A Hawai‘i island furlough inmate made an unauthorized exit from the Hale Nani Reintegration Center early this morning.
Civil Defense Updates: Closures and Shelter Openings
Civil Defense reports of school, road, park and harbor closures will be updated throughout the day.
7:30 PM: Olivia Slows; Still On Track for Big Island, Maui
Tropical storm conditions are expected over portions the Big Island and Maui County starting later today or tonight.
Suspect in Custody for Terroristic Threatening
A 40-year-old male is in police custody following a reported threat that occurred on a school campus on West Kawili Street in Hilo.
5 PM: Olivia Weakens at It Draws Closer to Hawai‘i
At 5 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Olivia was located near latitude 21.9 north, longitude 149.7 west, about 380 miles ENE of Hilo.
2 PM: Tropical Storm Olivia Moves Closer to Islands
Olivia is forecast to be a weaker storm than Lane, but the impacts could be significantly worse.
