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UPDATES: Flood Advisory Cancelled; Flash Flood Watch Continues
A Flood Advisory is in effect for the Island of Hawai‘i until 11:45 a.m. A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect for the Big Island through Saturday morning.
UPDATES: Erick Fades; Flossie Moves Into Central Pacific
The center of Tropical Storm Flossie is located near latitude 17.5°N, longitude 139.5°W, about 1,030 miles E of Hilo.
Tropical Storm Warning in Effect for Big Island
TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR HAWAI‘I ISLAND.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Aug. 2–4
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch CANCELLED for Big Island
The Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island has been cancelled.
High Surf Warning in Effect for Big Island
A swell generated by Hurricane Erick will produce warning level surf along east facing shores of the Big Island.
Legislation Would Expand GI Bill to Cover Cost of Career License, Certification Exams
The GI Bill Access to Career Credentials Act would allow the GI Bill to cover the cost of approved preparatory courses for professional and career license and certification exams.
Legislation Would Cap Insulin Co-Pay at $100 in Hawai‘i
Rep. John Mizuno has drafted a bill to cap the co-pay for a 30-day supply of the life-saving drug insulin to $100.
Humane Society Offers Pet Safety Tips During Storms
Being pet prepared means your pets will be safe and comfortable when a disaster happens.
US Citizen Arrested for Sexual Conduct with Minor in Foreign Place
Kenji M. Price, US Attorney for the District of Hawai‘i, announced that the criminal complaint charges George Alexis Theros with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl on a boat in Panama.
UH Booklet Helps Children Understand Dementia, Memory Loss
The release introduces the theme of Pomai and Her Papa: Growing Up with Memory Loss and Holding On to What Matters Most as an energetic little girl named Pomai who wants nothing more than for her grandfather, Papa, to play with her.
Hirono Legislation Promotes Native Plant Use, Protection
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) has co-introduced a bill intended to promote native plant use, research and protection.
UH Board of Regents to Consider Mauna Kea Permitted Action Group
The full board is being asked to consider the appointment of the permitted interaction group, which would be tasked to investigate issues related to the university’s stewardship and governance activities on Maunakea.
Hawai‘i County to Provide Sand to Public for Sandbags
Sand will be available at locations throughout the island to enable residents to make their own sandbags ahead of possible flooding due to Erick and Flossie.
Three Transfer Station Green Waste Facilities Closed Thursday
The Kealakehe, Pāhoa and Waiea Transfer Stations on Hawai‘i Island are closed Thursday.
HPD Heatstroke Tips
Heatstroke of children in vehicles is a tragedy that can be prevented with a little preparation.
High Surf Warning in Effect for Big Island
HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM FOR EAST-FACING SHORES
SATURDAY BIG ISLAND POWER OUTAGE UPDATES
As of Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., no outages have been reported.
Wind Advisory in Effect for Big Island
A Wind Advisory is in effect from noon today to 6 p.m. Friday as Tropical Cyclone Erick passes to the south.
