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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.
Key Kea‘au Intersection to Be Impacted by Traffic Signal Work
Traffic lights at the intersection of Highways 130 and 11 in Kea‘au will not be operational on Sunday, June 30, 2019, as work crews replace equipment.
OHA Seeks Nonprofit to Administer $1.66 M Emergency Assistance Grant
OHA is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for a $1.66-million grant to provide emergency financial assistance to low-income Native Hawaiians.
West Hawaii Legislative Update & Talk Story Set for July 3
The public is invited to join Rep. Nicole Lowen, Sen. Dru Kanuha and Councilwomen Karen Eoff, Maile David and Rebecca Villegas for an update and talk story.
Kailua-Kona Street Light Poles to Be Replaced
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works Traffic Division will reinstall street light poles that were knocked down in traffic accidents in Kailua-Kona.
