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Update: High surf advisory for south-facing shores throughout Hawaiian Islands canceled
Surf has fallen below advisory levels.
HTA supports Hawaiʻi’s cultural ambassadors through Hoʻokipa Malihini Initiative
To foster meaningful cultural experiences in Hawaiʻi’s visitor hubs, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is investing $397,000 in seven Hawaiian cultural programs and practitioners through its Hoʻokipa Malihini Initiative.
Couple arrested after suspected meth, cocaine found in East Hawai‘i home
Drugs found during the search warrant included suspected meth, cocaine and liquid anabolic steroids.
Precursory eruptive activity begins for Episode 30 of Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea
HVO scientists say it is unclear exactly when sustained eruptive activity may start, however, high lava fountaining is likely to begin today or tomorrow if summit inflation resumes.
Update: North Kohala customers asked to reduce water use by 25% due to down wells
Hawai‘i County’s Department of Water Supply is asking customers to reduce water use by at least 25% as only one of the three wells that serve the area is operational.
Hawaiʻi County reviving program to give victims of minor crimes a louder voice, reduce backlog of cases
The Resorative Justice program is a victim-led program that provides eligible offenders of minor crimes a detour from the court system in exchange for making good with the victims.
UPDATE: Wind advisory again extended for North Hawai’i, parts of Kaʻū and Puna
The advisory is now in effect until 6 p.m. today for North and South Kohala as well as northern and interior portions of North Kona and Hāmākua along with south and southeasten portions of Kaʻū and Puna, with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph expected and gusts up to 50 mph.
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for Aug. 3-8
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
‘It’s everyone’s kuleana’: State urges public to remain vigilant as dangerous wildfire weather continues
Red flag warnings are a call to action, said Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Administrator James Barros, and the state has seen how just a single spark can have devastating — and deadly — consequences.
North Kohala customers from Hāwī to Hala‘ula asked to reduce water use by at least 10%
Conservation is necessary as only one of three wells serving the region is operational at this time because of unexpected equipment failure.
Ready to serve for generations to come: Improved Waiākea Uka Park reopens
Construction and improvements began in May 2023. Main elements of the about $12 million park improvement project were a new 4,400-square-foot community center, increased parking, a walking path and a realigned ballfield with a new concession building, comfort station, dugouts and scorekeeper’s booth.
Police ID 1 of 2 women found dead within twisted canopy of downed banyan tree in Hilo
She is identified as 35-year-old Trisha Almazan of Kea‘au, whose older sister says had a contagious smile and was always there to help someone in need no matter if she was struggling herself.
Long-awaited improvement project to Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant begins this month
The Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant will soon undergo a $337 million upgrade, addressing long-overdue infrastructure needs to ensure safe and efficient waste management for at least 30,000 residents.
Burn ban issued for parts of Hawaiʻi Island as threat of critical fire weather continues
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda signed an emergency proclamation July 31 that prohibits all outdoor burning, outdoor open flames and ‘hot work’ in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfire in areas of Big Island under red flag warning.
Volcano Watch: Distant vs. local earthquakes and tsunami response times in Hawai‘i
Tsunami waves generated by distant earthquakes take hours to reach the Hawaiian Islands, giving people time to evacuate vulnerable areas. Local tsunami, however, do not need to travel far to reach our shores, leaving a much shorter time to respond.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 1-7: 808 Day, art exhibits, Back to the 80s and more
Hey, Mom and Dad! We know you’ve had them home all summer and are probably looking forward to the beginning of the school year. But this IS the last weekend before keiki return to class, so why not take them on one more journey or have one final quest? Huh? Sounds like a good idea, you say? Need some ideas? Well why don’t you look at that. We just so happen to have a few upcoming events to recommend that might be perfect.
New online resource for Hawai‘i residents impacted by One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz launches guide to learn more about how major changes to health care, food assistance and other services, as well as education and taxes, will affect thousands of island residents because of the new fedeal tax law.
Hawai‘i County escapes a disaster, but lessons can be learned from tsunami response, coastline evacuation
No major damages were reported, however, Hawai‘i County crews are still assessing after flooding occurred in parts of Hilo, including water entering Hilo Seaside Hotel.
Young Brothers provides update for port location gate hours and sailing schedules
Shipping company’s operations at ports in Hilo, Kawaihae on Big Island and Nāwiliwili on Kaua‘i are open again; barges from Honolulu arrived at Kawaihae and Nāwiliwili on July 29, but not all cargo was discharged and none was loaded back from either port.
Bipartisan disaster recovery reform measure advanced in Washington same day Hawai‘i braced for tsunami
Aimed at helping communities recover from major disasters more quickly, the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act was introduced and written by Hawai‘i Democrat U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz and Maine Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
