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Hawai‘i DOT Analyzing Lane Damage
Assessment teams deployed to Hawai‘i Island and Maui on Aug. 28 to conduct in-depth analysis of damages from Hurricane Lane and the Lahaina fire.
Tropical Storm Miriam Forecast to Miss Hawai‘i
National Weather Service forecasters said the cyclone is likely to veer off to the north well before approaching the islands.
Pāhoa Eruption Info Meeting Rescheduled
The Pāhoa Eruption Information Meeting, originally scheduled for today, has been rescheduled for Sept. 5, at 5 p.m. at the Pāhoa High School cafeteria.
Pāhoa Emergency Evacuation Shelter Closing
After more than three months as serving as a “safe zone” for residents who had nothing, the Pāhoa Emergency Evacuation Shelter is closing.
Kīlauea Eruption Questions Answered
Pāhoa community members who attended a public meeting on Aug. 14 pressed for answers regarding the Kīlauea eruption and asked if they could be addressed in writing.
Changes at Summit, Only One Small Entry of Lava Visible at Ocean
Changes at the summit of Kīlauea between Saturday, April 14 and Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, were captured by a USGS–Hawaiian Volcano Observatory camera.
Ocean and Climate Research Gets $9M Boost
Station ALOHA is one of the best-sampled places in the world’s oceans with a decades-long record of how the ocean responds to climate change.
Hawai‘i Keeps an Eye on Tropical Storm Miriam
At 5 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm Miriam was located near latitude 14.2 north, longitude 135.4 west, about 1,355 miles ESE of Hilo.
Hawai‘i DOH Offers Post-Flooding Precautions
After Hurricane Lane left, many parts of the island flooded and damaged, the Hawai‘i DOH offers precautions before returning to your home or business.
East Hawai‘i Begins Cleanup After Record Rainfall
East Hawai‘i Island businesses, homeowners and Hawai‘i County have begun damage assessments and cleanup after severe flooding in from Hurricane Lane.
Record Flow Measured at Rainbow Falls
Flows caused by Hurricane Lane on Aug. 23, were measured at 82,300 cfs, setting a new record for the falls.
Ocean View Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash
A 24-year-old Ocean View man died following a single-vehicle crash Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Ocean View near the 82-mile marker of Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
Hawai‘i County Roads Experience Historic Flooding
Hawai‘i County roadways are reopening following four days of torrential rain that from Hurricane Lane that caused severe flooding in parts of Hawai‘i Island.
UPDATE: Persistent Downpours
The National Weather Service reports that a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Hawai‘i Island.
Salvation Army to Lead Mass Feeding Taskforce
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services will serve as the lead agency for the Hawai‘i Mass Care Feeding Taskforce throughout the islands.
Tropical Depression Lane Could Still Produce Flash Flooding
Lingering moisture associated with Lane will produce heavy rainfall over portions of the main Hawaiian Islands today, which could lead to additional flash flooding and landslides.
Construction Company Comes to the Aid of Stranded Honoka‘a Residents
“Thanks to the cooperation of the Hamakua Energy Partners and the awesome crew from DeRego’s Service LLC, we have a temporary solution to our access dilemma,”
3 PM UPDATE: Many Big Island Roads Have Sustained Damage
State Highways reports that Highway 19 at mile marker 28 to 29 (Ka‘awalii Gulch) is closed as of 3 p.m.
HELCO Continues Response to Outages
Currently, fewer than 30 customers in lower Puna, Hāmākua and Hilo are without power.
UPDATES: Big Island Business, Parks, Courts, Libraries, Post Offices, Schools Begin to Reopen
Reopening updates will be added throughout the day.
