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Hawai‘i DOT Analyzing Lane Damage
Assessment teams deployed to Hawai‘i Island and Maui on Aug. 28 to conduct in-depth analysis of damages from Hurricane Lane and the Lahaina fire.
Tropical Storm Miriam Forecast to Miss Hawai‘i
National Weather Service forecasters said the cyclone is likely to veer off to the north well before approaching the islands.
Pāhoa Eruption Info Meeting Rescheduled
The Pāhoa Eruption Information Meeting, originally scheduled for today, has been rescheduled for Sept. 5, at 5 p.m. at the Pāhoa High School cafeteria.
Council Member Ruggles ‘Corporation Counsel Opinion Inadequate’
Council member Jen Ruggles released a letter on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in response to Corporation Counsel Joe Kamelamela’s opinion regarding possible criminal liability for war crimes.
Pāhoa Emergency Evacuation Shelter Closing
After more than three months as serving as a “safe zone” for residents who had nothing, the Pāhoa Emergency Evacuation Shelter is closing.
7.1-M Earthquake SE of Loyalty Islands, NO Tsunami Threat for Hawai‘i
An earthquake Southeast of the Loyalty Islands has occurred.
Flood Advisory Extended
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i until 9:15 p.m.
Kīlauea Eruption Questions Answered
Pāhoa community members who attended a public meeting on Aug. 14 pressed for answers regarding the Kīlauea eruption and asked if they could be addressed in writing.
Gov. Ige Signs 2nd Proclamation to Extend Hurricane Relief
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige has signed a supplementary proclamation to extend relief for disaster damages resulting from Hurricane Lane.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i in until 6:15 p.m.
ʻAlalā Doing Just Fine After Hurricane Lane Drenching
On the Big Island, in their forest home in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve on Hawai‘i Island, eleven ʻAlalā (native Hawaiian crows) appear to have little difficulty.
Officials Outline Recovery Plan for HVNP
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports that most of the park closed on May 11, 2018, due to increased volcanic and seismic activity of Kīlauea Volcano.
Water Conservation Notice Issued for Pāpaʻikou
The Department of Water Supply (DWS) reports that on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, inclement weather associated with Hurricane Lane caused damage to portions of their Pāpaʻikou infrastructure.
No Tsunami Threat From Mariana Islands Earthquake
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake in the Mariana Islands has occurred with these preliminary parameters
Changes at Summit, Only One Small Entry of Lava Visible at Ocean
Changes at the summit of Kīlauea between Saturday, April 14 and Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, were captured by a USGS–Hawaiian Volcano Observatory camera.
‘SchoolMessenger’ Invites Parents to Text Message Alerts
Remember when kids use to come home with notes pinned to their shirts? The Hawai‘i Department of Education is transitioning to a quicker way to deliver messages to parents.
HPD Searching for Suspects in Multiple Puna Burglaries
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects in multiple burglaries of a Kapoho business in the Puna District.
Hawai‘i Keeps an Eye on Tropical Storm Miriam
At 5 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm Miriam was located near latitude 14.2 north, longitude 135.4 west, about 1,355 miles ESE of Hilo.
Hawai‘i DOH Offers Post-Flooding Precautions
After Hurricane Lane left, many parts of the island flooded and damaged, the Hawai‘i DOH offers precautions before returning to your home or business.
Eleven Cited in Hazardous Closed Area
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports that eleven people who illegally entered the park on Saturday were cited.
