News
VOLCANO WATCH: Aftershock Sequences Can Last for Centuries
Aftershocks of the 2018 magnitude-6.9 earthquake expected to continue
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 12–14
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Dedication Ceremony of New Adult Day Center, Oct. 15
The new $8.7 Million, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Adult Day Center will be dedicated at an invitation only ceremony at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect for All Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for all Hawaiian Islands.
First-Time UH Bar Exam Pass Rate is Highest in 5 Years
Pass rate for graduates of the William S. Richardson School of Law at the UH Mānoa who took the Hawaiʻi bar exam for the first time in July was 81%.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawaii until 1 a.m.
‘Hikianalia’ Arrives at Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Hikianalia and her crew arrived into port on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at 4 p.m. at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum in Oxnard, California.
Disney Conservation Fund Helps ʻAlalā Birds
A team from the Biology Department and the TCBES program at UHH is the latest recipient of support from the Disney Conservation Fund.
Kuril Islands Earthquake, No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i
The USGS reported that a 6.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kuril Islands on Oct. 10, 2018, at 1:16 p.m.
Wastewater System Improvement Projects Continue
A wastewater system improvement project by the Hawai‘i Department of Land & Natural Resources Engineering and State Park divisions is currently being conducted.
Councilmember Ruggles Puts Hawai‘i State Judges on Notice
Councilmember Ruggles released a letter that she says she sent to all Hawai‘i Circuit Court judges meant to advocate on behalf of protected persons in foreclosure proceedings.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i from 7.0-M New Guinea Quake
Based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 6:45 p.m
County Grants Driver’s License to Woman Wearing Headscarf
The County of Hawai‘i granted a REAL ID compliant driver’s license to a Muslim woman wearing a headscarf in the license photograph on April 18, 2018.
Scheduled Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 6–12
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled from Saturday to Friday, Oct. 6 through 12, 2018.
Addiction Resource Center Expands to Hawai‘i
Addiction Policy Forum, a leading addiction nonprofit, has expanded its ARC to include treatment resources, facilities and health care providers specific to Hawai‘i.
OHA Receives Native Hawaiian Housing Award
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) was awarded the 2018 Native Hawaiian Housing Award at the 17th annual Native Hawaiian Convention.
ACLU: Muslim Woman Endures ‘Ordeal’ With Hawai‘i County DMV
The ACLU of Hawai‘i (ACLU) sent a demand letter to Hawai‘i County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
7 Solar Projects in Negotiations
Major solar-plus-storage projects on three islands, representing the largest infusion of renewable energy in state history, are now in contract negotiations.
Deadlines to File Requests for Hurricane Lane
President Donald J. Trump issued a major disaster declaration on Sept. 27, 2018, for the State of Hawai‘i.
