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UPDATE 2: Barbara Continues to Weaken
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 140 mph, with higher gusts.
Autopsy Results Show Crash Victim Died of Cardiac Arrest
Hawai‘i police determined that a red 2010 Chevrolet Colorado pickup heading north had crossed the merge lane on the mauka side of the road.
HPD Arrests 14 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of June 24 through 30, 2019, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 14 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hilo Man Allegedly Tries to Hit HPD Officers With Stolen Vehicle
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 19-year-old Hilo man in connection with multiple offenses stemming from a vehicle stolen in Hilo on Friday, June 28, 2019.
HVO Issues Advisories for Mauna Loa
For the past several months, earthquake and ground deformation rates at Mauna Loa Volcano have exceeded long-term background levels.
High Surf, Small Craft Advisories Issued for Big Island
A high surf advisory and a small craft advisory have been issued for Big Island waters and shores.
UPDATE 2: Barbara Moving WNW at Near Cat 5 Strength
By Friday, Barbara is expected to turn back toward the west with an increase in forward speed.
MISSING: Jaycielyn Galario, 17, Pāpaʻaloa
Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for a 17-year-old female who was reported as a runaway, missing from the Pāpaʻaloa area since June 24, 2019.
New Crosswalk Law Focuses on Pedestrian Safety
Act 133 states that a pedestrian cannot legally enter a crosswalk while a countdown timer is flashing.
UPDATE: Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck in Kamuela Parking Lot
A 53-year old Kamuela man died following a single-vehicle collision on Friday, June 28, 2019, in the parking lot of the Parker Ranch Shopping Center.
Small Craft in Effect for Leeward Waters of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 6 a.m. this morning to 6 a.m. Tuesday.
UPDATE 2: Barbara Has Rapidly Intensified
Maximum sustained winds have increased to 100 mph with higher gusts.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island Shores
An energetic SSW swell will bring advisory-level surf to south-facing shores of all islands through Monday.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, July 1–5
Temporary lane closures in Hawai‘i County are scheduled through Friday, July 5, 2019.
Hawai‘i County to Pay More at the Pump July 1
Hawai‘i County will see gas prices go up 4 cents per gallon beginning Monday, July 1, 2019, due to a new tax hike.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Flight Operations Set for July
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announced upcoming flight plans for July 2019.
West Hawai‘i Legislators to Host Update, July 3
The public is invited to join Rep. Nicole Lowen, Sen. Dru Kanuha and Councilwomen Karen Eoff, Maile David and Rebecca Villegas for a Legislative Update.
UPDATE 2: Tropical Storm Barbara Increases Speed & Strengthens
Barbara is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday morning.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Big Island Shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for south-, east- and north-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island until Monday.
