News
Norman Weakening; Cat 3 Olivia May Strengthen
The National Weather Service Hurricane Centers have issued updates on Hurricanes Norman and Olivia.
Hurricane Norman to Cause High Surf
Hurricane Norman is a Category 3 hurricane, 305 miles ENE of Hilo, with sustained winds of 115 mph, moving WNW at 8 mph.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 8.1-M Fiji Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, 6 a.m. that an 8.1-magnitude earthquake has occurred in Fiji at 5:49 a.m.
Pohoiki & MacKenzie to Reopen
Many Puna residents have missed going to some of their favorite beaches and parks since the Kīlauea eruption and lava flows simply overtook some of the beaches.
Norman 385 East of Hilo; Beach Parks Close
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that as of 5 p.m., Norman is a Category 3 hurricane, 385 miles east of Hilo.
Gov. Ige Receives Judicial Selection Commission Nominees
The Hawai‘i Judicial Selection Commission has submitted the names of six nominees for the judicial vacancy in the Intermediate Court of Appeals, State of Hawai‘i.
HPD Searching for 75-Year-Old Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Richard Eugene Carvalho, 75-years-old who has been reported as missing.
Hurricane Norman: High Surf Warning Issued
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that as of 11 a.m., Hurricane Norman is a Category 3 hurricane.
Rep. Gabbard: Trump Must Act Now to Save Syrian Lives
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard called on President Trump to immediately put the Unite States’ full support behind a UN proposal.
HPD Arrests 26 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Aug. 27, through Sept. 2, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 26 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Charges Hilo Man in Connection With Series of Burglaries
The Hawai’i Island Police Department has charged a 24-year-old Hilo man with multiple offenses in connection to a series of burglaries in the South Hilo District.
Climate Commission Adopts Sea Level Rise Mitigation Recommendations
The Hawai‘i Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (Climate Commission) adopted a series of recommendations and finalized a mission statement.
DOE Asking Parents to Complete Impact Aid Survey Cards
HIDOE is sending a U.S. Department of Education Federal Survey Card home with Hawaii’s public school students for parents to complete.
Skunk Found in Maui Trucking Co. Container
A live skunk was reported to be found in a container at a trucking company on Maui on Thursday, Aug. 30.
Legislator Releases Statement on Republican Effort to Eliminate ACA Protections
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa released a statement about the GOP’s “assaults on people with pre-existing conditions” in Congress and the courts.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.7-M Japan Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports there is no tsunami threat to the island of Hawai`i.
Benefit Set for Family of Fallen Officer Kaliloa
A community fundraiser benefit for the family of fallen Officer Bronson Kaimana Kaliloa will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Waikoloa Highland Stables.
Cat 3 Norman to Cause Large Swells, Dangerous Surf
Large swells generated by Norman will continue to spread from east to west across the Hawaiian Islands during the next couple of days.
Hwy 130 Informational Meetings Scheduled
The State of Hawai‘i DOT, Highways Division invites the public to participate in two Public Information Meetings for the Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road Improvements Project.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Hilo & Coastline
The Department of Health has issued a Brown Water Advisory for Hilo Bay, and up the Hāmākua Coast to Laupahoehoe on Hawai‘i Island.
