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State Forest & Park Status After TS Olivia
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources encourages people to remain vigilant for hazards associated with wind and heavy rainfall.
Coconut Island Closed on Sept. 14
Coconut Island in Hilo is closed today while Parks and Recreation Department maintenance personnel remove debris associated with Hurricane Lane.
Gov. Ige in San Francisco for Climate Summit
Gov. David Ige is in San Francisco for the Global Climate Action Summit.
Suicide Prevention Workshop to be Held
State health data estimates one person dies by suicide in Hawai‘i every two days.
HPD Releases Autopsy Results of Man Who Died While in Custody
An autopsy was conducted on Wednesday morning, Sept. 12, on Thomas Lional Woods.
1:22 PM: Flood Advisory Extended to 4:15 PM
This advisory includes all locations on the Big Island south of a line from Honoka‘a to Puako.
UPDATE: Kamuela Man Arrested at Courthouse
Elia Mundon was arrested by South Kohala Patrol Officers on Sept. 24, 2018, after he was located at the courthouse in Kamuela for a custody hearing.
Gov.’s Presidential Disaster Declaration Approved
Gov. David Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Olivia has been granted one day after it was submitted.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i Island on Sept. 12 at 2 p.m.
TS Olivia Makes Landfall on Maui, Lāna‘i
Tropical Storm Olivia made landfall at 9:10 am on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, along the windward coast of the West Maui Mountains, about 10 miles NW of Kahului.
Researchers Strive to Improve Pacific Island Forecasts
A researcher from the International Pacific Research Center at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is leading a project to identify modeling errors.
Tropical Storm Olivia Causes Few Outages on Big Island
Hawai‘i Electric Light reported few outages due to Tropical Storm Olivia at 8 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2018.
9:30 AM: Big Island Remains Under Flash Flood Watch, High Surf Advisory
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center cancelled the Tropical Storm Warning for Hawai‘i Island at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.
Gov. Issues Presidential Disaster Declaration as TS Olivia Nears
Gov. David Ige has formally requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration as Tropical Storm Olivia draws nearer to the Hawaiian islands.
One Dead as Result of Kamuela Murder-Suicide Incident
South Kohala Patrol officers responded to an address on Kanehoa Street in Kamuela for a report of a possible murder-suicide incident.
Sand for Flood Control Now Available on Hawai‘i Island
The County of Hawai‘i issued an update on the availablily of sandbags on Sept. 11, 2018, at 9:45 am.
Big Island Furlough Inmate Escapes
A Hawai‘i island furlough inmate made an unauthorized exit from the Hale Nani Reintegration Center early this morning.
ID Wanted for Surveillance Photos in Connection With Hilo Theft
Hawai‘i Island police are asking the public for help in identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras.
Does Hawai‘i Island Kill Hurricanes?
Meteorologist Malika Dudley interviews National Weather Service Honolulu Meteorologist and Central Pacific Hurricane Center Forecaster Bob Ballard.
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HPD Arrests 22 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Sept. 3 through 9, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
