Some Hilo Park Facilities Closed Due to Hurricane Lane
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation reports the following facilities will be closed until further notice due to damage caused by Hurricane Lane.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
HPD Reports that during the week of Aug. 20, through Aug. 26, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Charges Kailua-Kona Woman With Custodial Interference
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged a 42-year-old Kailua-Kona woman with Custodial Interference in the First Degree.
Flash Flood Watch for All Islands
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Kaho‘olawe, Kaua‘i, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, Ni‘ihau, O‘ahu and the Big Island through Tuesday afternoon.
Pāhoa Eruption Meeting Rescheduled
The next Pāhoa Eruption Information Meeting, originally scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 29, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m.
East Hawai‘i Begins Cleanup After Record Rainfall
East Hawai‘i Island businesses, homeowners and Hawai‘i County have begun damage assessments and cleanup after severe flooding in from Hurricane Lane.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning for Island of Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the island of Hawai‘i until 5 p.m.
Delegation Urges FEMA to Work With State
The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be ready to work with the state to address immediate recovery needs.
Damage Assessments From Hurricane Lane Continue
Department of Public Works, partnering with the American Red Cross and local CERT teams, continues their damage assessments from Hurricane Lane on Monday.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Arizona Sen. John McCain
Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and upon all state offices.
HPD Investigating Assault Near 4 Mile Beach
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating an Assault case that occurred on Sunday evening in Hilo, on Kalanianaole Avenue.
Record Flow Measured at Rainbow Falls
Flows caused by Hurricane Lane on Aug. 23, were measured at 82,300 cfs, setting a new record for the falls.
Resilient Lane Leaves Hawai‘i; TS Miriam to Head North
Just as Hurricane Lane finally leaves the Hawaiian Islands, Tropical Storm Miriam has formed about 2,000 miles east of the island chain.
Ocean View Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash
A 24-year-old Ocean View man died following a single-vehicle crash Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Ocean View near the 82-mile marker of Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
Hawai‘i County Roads Experience Historic Flooding
Hawai‘i County roadways are reopening following four days of torrential rain that from Hurricane Lane that caused severe flooding in parts of Hawai‘i Island.
Damage Assessment From Hurricane Lane Begins
Department of Public Works, partnering with the American Red Cross and local CERT teams, began the process of damage assessment from Hurricane Lane Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018.
Flash Flood Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i until 6:15 p.m.
Eruption Disaster Recovery Center to Reopen, Aug. 27
The County of Hawai‘i reports that the joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kīlauea eruption recovery is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Aug. 27.
Gov. Ige Attends Deployment Ceremony
Gov. David Y. Ige attended a deployment ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, for soldiers from Alpha and Bravo Troops, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment.
UPDATE: Persistent Downpours
The National Weather Service reports that a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Hawai‘i Island.
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