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Flash Flood Conditions Extremely Dangerous
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Hawai‘i County until 9:30 p.m.
6 PM: Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Report
Due to the slowing of the tropical storm, dangerous heavy rains and flooding may persist for several days on the windward side of Hawai‘i Island.
Lane Downgraded to Tropical Storm; More Flooding in Store
Lane is now a Tropical Storm, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph.
DOT Reports Status of Airports, Harbors, Highways
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation crews continue to respond to issues caused by heavy rains on Hawai‘i Island.
5 PM LIVE Briefing on Hurricane Lane
Gov. David Ige is presenting a live briefing on Hurricane Lane on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at 5 p.m. from the State Emergency Operations Center:
South Hilo Crime Report: Aug. 17–23, 2018
HPD South Hilo Community Police responded to three burglaries, five vehicle thefts and six vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from Friday through Thursday, Aug 17 to 23.
Flash Flood Warning Extended
The Flash Flood Warning for the island of Hawai‘i has been extended until 6:30 p.m.
Coast Guard Cutters Ready to Respond From Hilo Pier
Coast Guard Cutters Oliver Berry (WPC 1124) and Joesph Gerczak (WPC 1126) are sheltering at the pier in Hilo on Aug. 24, 2018.
Hurricane Lane Weakening, Now Category 1
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for parts of O‘ahu and Maui.
UPDATE: HPD Visits Honoka‘a Residents Stranded by Landslide
Some residents in Honoka‘a are currently stranded due to a hillside that has collapsed due to the heavy flooding going on from Hurricane Lane.
2 PM UPDATE: Lane Now Category 1, Big Island Under Flash Flood Warning
The Tropical Storm Warning issued by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues for Hawai‘i County.
Verizon Will Provide Some Hawai‘i Customers With Free Sevices
From Aug. 24 through 28, Verizon is providing its postpaid and prepaid customers who reside in the Aloha State free calling, texting and data.
HDOT Responding to Hurricane Lane
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is continuing to respond to damages caused by heavy rains on Hawai‘i Island.
‘Operation Snail Bail’ Protects Rare Snails From Hurricane
Members of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s (DOFAW) Snail Extinction Prevention Program, transferred 2,000 rare Hawaiian snails from a temporary structure at Kawainui Marsh.
About 9,500 Big Island Customers Experience Power Outages
As Hurricane Lane slowly passes Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Electric Light employees are responding to power outages caused by torrential rains, strengthening winds and catastrophic flooding.
3 Wastewater Spills Pollute Hilo Bay
The County of Hawaiʻi is reporting three wastewater spills on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.
Flash Flood Warning for Big Island
The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Hawai‘i Island until 3:45 p.m.
Gov. Ige Briefing on Hurricane Lane
Gov. David Ige presented a briefing on Hurricane Lane on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at 12:10 p.m. from the State Emergency Operations Center.
11 AM: Excessive Rainfall Possible Into Weekend
A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for O‘ahu, Maui County including the islands of Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaho‘olawe.
Puna Man Charged With Attempted Murder, Other Offenses
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged a 41-year-old Puna man in connection with an assault and attempted murder which sent a man and woman to the hospital.
