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HPD Responds to Ocean View Structure Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in at 92-1824 Ocean View Parkway in Ocean View on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018.
Hawai‘i-Based Ships Sortie Ahead of TS Olivia
Navy ships and submarines based in Hawai‘i not currently undergoing maintenance availabilities have sortied as TS Olivia travels toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawai‘i Wing Civil Air Patrol Prepares for Hurricane Olivia
As Tropical Storm Olivia inched closer to Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Wing launched aircrews to warn the public that a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect on those islands.
Civil Defense Updates: Closures and Shelter Openings
Civil Defense reports of school, road, park and harbor closures will be updated throughout the day.
7:30 PM: Olivia Slows; Still On Track for Big Island, Maui
Tropical storm conditions are expected over portions the Big Island and Maui County starting later today or tonight.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor 9-11 Victims
The U.S. flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, Sept. 11.
Suspect in Custody for Terroristic Threatening
A 40-year-old male is in police custody following a reported threat that occurred on a school campus on West Kawili Street in Hilo.
5 PM: Olivia Weakens at It Draws Closer to Hawai‘i
At 5 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Olivia was located near latitude 21.9 north, longitude 149.7 west, about 380 miles ENE of Hilo.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for All Hawaiian Islands
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all Islands from Tuesday through late Thursday night, Sept. 10 to 12.
2 PM: Tropical Storm Olivia Moves Closer to Islands
Olivia is forecast to be a weaker storm than Lane, but the impacts could be significantly worse.
No Tsunami from 6.1-M Loyalty Islands Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported on Monday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. that a 6.6-magnitude earthquake occurred southeast of Loyalty Islands at 9:32 a.m.
South Hilo Crime Report: Aug. 31–Sept. 6, 2018
South Hilo Community Police responded to six burglaries, two vehicle break-ins and four vehicle thefts from Friday, Aug. 31 through Thursday, Sept. 6.
6:30 PM CD: High Surf Warning, Flash Flood Watch in Effect
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense updates: road, business, school closures. This article will be updated throughout the day.
8 AM: Olivia Forecast to Be Strong Tropical Storm When It Reaches Hawai‘i
Tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area starting late Tuesday.
No Tsunami Threat From 7.0-M Kermadec Quake
BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA, A DESTRUCTIVE PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAI‘I.
8 PM: Olivia Continues Collision Course With Hawai‘i
Storm total rainfall amounts of 10 to 15 inches, with isolated amounts over 20 inches, are possibly associated with Olivia.
HELCO to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
HELCO will conduct its quarterly aerial inspections of major overhead transmission lines from Monday to Friday, Sept. 10 to 14, 2018.
South Hilo Bridge to Close for Repair
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will continue emergency repairs to Kapue Bridge on Hawai‘i Belt Road (Route 19) in South Hilo on Monday, Sept. 10.
Utility Terrain Vehicle Stolen in Pāhoa
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public’s assistance in locating a utility terrain vehicle stolen Sept. 7 or 8, 2018, between 2 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.
Gov. Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation Ahead of Olivia
Hawai‘i Gov. Ige signed an emergency proclamation on Sept. 9, that will provide relief for disaster damages, losses and suffering caused by Hurricane Olivia.
