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High Surf Advisory For Big Island
Expect surf to rise overnight exceeding advisory levels by daybreak, with warning level surf expected through the day.
Flood Watch In Effect For Big Island
Deep tropical moisture will move up into the Big Island on Thursday as Tropical Cyclone Erick passes just south of the island.
Flash Flood Watch Issued Ahead of Hurricane Erick
Deep tropical moisture will move up into the Big Island on Thursday as Tropical Cyclone Erick passes just south of the island.
Evidence of Hawai‘i Island Shark Finning
It is illegal to intentionally catch a whitetip reef shark to remove a fin within the West Hawai‘i Regional Fishery Management Area.
Police Investigate Three Suspicious Brush Fires
HPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying anyone who may have information about the cause of three suspicious fires that occurred Wednesday.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Now on Four Islands
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has now been detected on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Kaua‘i and O‘ahu since the fungal disease was first discovered in 2014.
UH Researchers Discover Approach To Improve Rain Forecast Accuracy
Now atmospheric science researchers at UH have discovered a new approach that more efficiently represents the slopes of terrain in numerical weather prediction models
Waimea Community Association Town Meeting Set
WCA meeting will discuss the potential need for a “hardened hurricane shelter” as the first hurricane of the season threatens to impact Hawai‘i Island.
Climate Commission Updates Strategy on Sea Level Rise Adaption
The Climate Commission recognizes that climate change and sea level rise will intensify the impacts of disastrous events including hurricanes and tsunamis, as well as extreme high-wave and rainfall events.
Governor Appoints Three to Hawai‘i Paroling Authority
Clayton Hee, Cheryl Inouye and Max Otani have been appointed to the Hawai‘i Paroling Authority, effective immediately.
Towing to Continue at HNL
The Hawai‘i DOT’s partner, ABM Parking Services, is continuing to remove abandoned vehicles from the parking lots at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Zonta Club of Hilo’s Strangulation Bill Signed Into Law
Gov. David Ige signed SB 1037 on July 2, 2019. The bill was introduced by the Zonta Club of Hilo and sponsored by Hawai‘i State Sen. Lorraine Inouye.
UPDATES: Erick Downgraded to Cat 2, Will Bring Dangerous Surf, Heavy Rainfall to Big Island
Swells will arrive over the next couple of days, mainly along east-facing shores. Erick is expected to bring heavy rainfall starting Thursday afternoon.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.6-M Vanuatu Quake
AN EARTHQUAKE WITH A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 6.6 OCCURRED IN THE VANUATU ISLANDS AT 5:03 HST ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019.
New EIS Rules Take Effect in August
The OEQC publication date for The Environmental Notice on Aug, 8, 2019, will be the last issue under the current rules. The Aug. 23, 2019, issue will be the first one under the new rules.
Cop on Top Raises Funds for Special Olympics Hawai‘i
Hawaii Island dates and locations include the Kona Walmart and Hilo Walmart, from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24.
Small Craft Advisory
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST THURSDAY. TROPICAL STORM WATCH THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR WATERS SOUTH OF THE BIG ISLAND.
OISC Warns of Invasive Naio Thrips on O‘ahu
Naio thrips are a relatively new pest insect in Hawai‘I, first detected in 2008. They cause scarring and ultimately kill the trees they infect.
Governor Names Suzuki Interim Director of DOTAX
Suzuki has served as a senior executive assistant at DOTAX, managing the $60 million Tax System Modernization (TSM) program.
UPDATE: Governor Rescinds Emergency Proclamation on Mauna Kea
During a press conference on Tuesday, the governor said the pending weather concerns threatening Hawai‘i Island would have likely delayed telescope production regardless.
