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Civil Defense: Prepare Flood-Prone Property Now
It is still too early to know what effects this hurricane will have on Hawai‘i Island.
UPDATE: Large Swells From Olivia to Begin Monday
Olivia will likely remain a threat to the Hawaiian Islands early this week.
No Tsunami Threat from 6.7-M Solomon Islands Quake
On Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at 9:45 a.m., the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported an earthquake has occurred in the Solomon Islands at 9:32 a.m.
Hawaiʻi Island Colleges Rank No. 1 in Nation for Diversity
All UH campuses ranked among the top 10 in the U.S. for racial and ethnic diversity.
3 Big Island Events Scheduled for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Three community events are scheduled on the Big Island for National Suicide Prevention Month in September.
Hurricane Olivia to Enter Central Pacific Today
On this forecast track, Olivia will move into the Central Pacific basin in the next 12 hours and could approach the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday.
HELCO Prepares to Power Up Portions of Leilani Estates
Hawai‘i Electric Light, in partnership with Civil Defense officials, has been preparing to re-energize portions of the subdivision.
Leilani Estates Mandatory Evacuation Order Lifted
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim is lifting the mandatory evacuation order for Leilani Estates, effective
Saturday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m.
DLNR: Use Extreme Caution at MacKenzie SRA
MacKenzie State Recreation Area in Lower Puna will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Reports Power Interruptions
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company reports that customers in various areas of Hawai‘i Island experienced a power interruption last night.
Puna District Transitions to Recovery Phase
Hawai‘i County officials informed residents during the last scheduled Puna Community Meeting that response efforts have begun the transition to recovery.
Hurricane Olivia May Approach Hawai‘i Tuesday
The National Weather Service Hurricane Centers issued updates on Hurricane Norman and Olivia at 5 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Cat 1 Norman Causing High Surf
Norman is a Category 1 hurricane, 280 miles NE of Hilo, with sustained winds of 75 mph, moving NW at 9 mph.
Norman Now Cat 2, Moving NW
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that as of 5 p.m., Hurricane Norman is a Category 2 hurricane.
Gov. Ige Asks for Presidential Disaster Declaration
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige has asked the President of the United States to declare a major disaster for the State of Hawai‘i as a result of the impacts from Hurricane Lane.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Sept. 7–9
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures.
Highway 19 Paving Continues, Expect Delays
The County of Hawai‘i reports that paving continues on Highway 19 between Hilo and Pepe’ekeo on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.
Legislators Introduce Bill to Allow Veterans Prescribed Med Marijuana
Legislators introduced legislation this week to allow doctors at the VA to prescribe medical marijuana to veterans in the states that have established programs.
Kailua-Kona Man Reported Missing
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Bhajan Manu Morris, 37, who has been reported missing.
Hawai‘i to Participate in Global Climate Action Summit
The Global Climate Action Summit will showcase climate action and inspire deeper commitments in support of the Paris Agreement.
