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Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Big Island
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR BIG ISLAND FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
Hawai‘i Island Lane Closures, Aug. 3–9
Hawai‘i Island lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Gov. Ige Orders Half-Staff Flags to Honor Mass Shooting Victims
All flags at the State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard shall be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019.
Kona Crime Prevention Committee Names Officer of the Year
All Officers of the Month will be honored at the luncheon, and the Officer of the Year will be announced.
Trump Administration to End Filipino Vet Program
Filipino veterans were granted citizenship in recognition of their service to the United States during World War II. Many of their children, however, were not.
OHA Seeks Nonprofit to Administer Charter School Grant
OHA is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations to administer a $3 million grant to support 17 Hawaiian-focused charter schools.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes August Flight Operations
The park said in a release it regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
Funds to Upgrade Hamakua Youth Foundation Released
Hamakua Youth Foundation is a grassroots community organization dedicated to creating youth-centered, after-school and summer programs for youth of the Hamakua District.
Small Craft Advisory
Affected Areas: Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters, Big Island SE Waters.
UPDATES: Flossie to Move Very Close to Hawai‘i as Tropical Depression
On the forecast track, Flossie will move very close to the main Hawaiian Islands Monday and Tuesday.
High Surf Warning is Effect for Big Island Shores
Swells from Tropical Storm Flossie will cause surf to increase along east-facing shores tonight until 6 AM HST Monday.
Sen. Hirono Introduces Bill to Promote Affordable Clean Energy
The Next Generation Electric Systems Act would establish a competitive grant program to modernize the nation’s electric systems.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
3:31 AM: SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING
UPDATES: TS Flossie Moving WNW; TS Gil Forms in Eastern N. Pacific
Flossie is expected to become a tropical depression Sunday night.
HPD Seeks Information Regarding Theft of Safe in Kamuela
Hawai’i Island Police are seeking assistance from anyone with information about a burglary that occurred at a food establishment located in Kamuela.
Hawa‘i DOT Prepares for Impacts From TS Erick and Flossie
The Hawai‘i HDOT is making preparations in advance of possible weather impacts as TS Erick passes south of the state and TS Flossie approaches the state.
MISSING: Kiana Genda, 15, North Kohala
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile from North Kohala.
UPDATE: Small Craft Advisory Continues for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the Small Craft Advisory for Alenuihaha Channel and Big Island windward waters.
UPDATE: High Surf Warning CANCELLED
Surf along the east- and SE-facing shores of the Big Island has dropped below the advisory level.
UPDATE: Wind Advisory CANCELLED for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds have dropped below advisory criteria.
