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UPDATE: High Wind & Surf Warning, Peak Impacts Sunday Night Into Monday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind & Surf Warning for the Big Island and forecast dangerous surf throughout Hawai‘i Island starting Sunday.
5 Honored as Hawai‘i Living Treasures
More than 200 people gathered at the Pōmaikaʻi Ballrooms at Dole Cannery on Saturday, Feb. 9, to honor five 2019 Po‘e Hawai‘i Living Treasures.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: Feb. 9–15
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled Saturday through Friday, Feb. 9 through 15, 2019.
High Wind Warning in Effect Sunday, 4 AM to 12 PM
A High Wind Warning is in effect from 4 a.m. Sunday to midnight HST Sunday night, Feb. 10.
Beach & State Parks to Close Ahead of Extreme Weather
Hawai‘i County is closing all beach parks from Saturday, Feb. 9, at midnight until further notice and all state parks will close at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10.
Servco Donates $200K for Hawai‘i Social Impact Project
The funds will support a new initiative to help Hawai‘i households that live paycheck to paycheck.
Wind Advisory & High Wind Watch Issued for Big Island
A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. A High Wind Watch is in effect from Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
Hawai‘i DLNR Issues Warning to Boaters, Beachgoers & Campers
Everyone should stay very aware of a major storm headed toward Hawai‘i that could bring destructive coastal flooding, erosion and high winds.
Committees Earmark $60 M for Big Island Disaster Relief
HB 1180 provides $60 million in disaster relief for Hawaiʻi Island following the destruction caused last year by the Kīlauea eruption.
Mile Marker 16 Shooting Range to Close Temporarily
The Hawai‘i DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement will work on safety improvements at the Mile Marker 16 Shooting Range.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Rep. Dingell
The U.S. flag and the state flag will be flown at half-staff a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of former Rep. John David Dingell Jr.
Hawaiian Airlines Waiving Change Fees Due to NW Storm
Hawaiian Airlines is waiving reservation change fees for guests holding tickets for travel to, from and via SEA or PDX for Feb. 8 and 9, due to Winter Storm Maya.
Sen. Hirono Requests Information about Credit Protections for Those Impacted by Shutdown
Sen. Hirono urged bureaus to consider the unique circumstances of the shutdown when considering actions that could negatively impact workers’ credit scores.
NWS: Unusually Strong Storm System Heads to Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued another warning about an unusually strong storm system heading toward the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend.
UH Community Colleges Receive Accreditation Reaffirmation
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges approved reaffirmation of accreditation for seven-year terms for Hawai‘i Community College.
Lawmakers Introduce Green New Deal Resolution
The Green New Deal Resolution lays out the goals and projects for a 10-year national mobilization.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Feb. 8–10
Temporary road and lane closures from Friday to Sunday, Feb. 8 to 10, 2019.
‘Stop If You Love Me’ Campaign Targets Dangerous & Distracted Drivers
Hundreds of elementary, middle and high school students statewide will be urging drivers and passengers to reduce risky behaviors while on the road.
HPD Searching for 37-Year-Old Pāhoa Man
The Hawai‘i Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in finding a 37-year-old Pāhoa man who was reported missing.
Abortion Bill & Smoking Ban Bill Held at Legislature
A House bill restricting abortion and a House bill on a potential ban on tobacco products were both held in the House Health Committee.
