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Coast Guard Sets Port Condition ‘ZULU’ for Hawai‘i County
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition ZULU for the Hawai‘i County port and port condition YANKEE for O‘ahu, Maui, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaua‘i ports as of 11 a.m.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i until 4:15 p.m.
HIOSH Urges Safety During Hurricane Lane
DLIR HIOSH today urged recovery workers and residents to be aware of potential hazards they might encounter with storm conditions and storm impacts.
3 PM: Hurricane Lane Continues NW Track
Major Hurricane Lane is passing roughly 250 miles south of the Big Island late this morning and has started a turn towards the northwest.
New Rabies Quarantine Rules Approved
Gov. David Ige signed revised rules for the state’s rabies quarantine program which prevents the introduction of the rabies virus into Hawai‘i.
Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site to Close for Hurricane Lane
To protect visitor safety, Pu‘ukoholā Heiau NHS will be closed from Wednesday, Aug. 22,
2018, until further notice.
Non-Essential State Employees on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i Granted Administrative Leave
Gov. David Ige signed a memorandum granting non-essential state employees on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i administrative leave as the state prepares for severe weather resulting from Hurricane Lane.
All Charter Schools Closed Thursday & Friday
All Charter Schools will be closed Thursday, Aug. 23, and Friday, Aug. 24, in anticipation of hazardous weather conditions brought to our islands by Hurricane Lane.
Salvation Army Ready to Respond to Hurricane Lane
As Hurricane Lane continues on a track to potentially affect the Hawaiian Islands, The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division reports that they are prepared to respond.
Man Dies in Brush Fire Incident
At approximately 1:58 p.m., Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 21, the Hawaiʻi Fire Department and the Hawaiʻi Police Department responded to a reported brush fire.
HPD Arrests Suspects Alleged to Have Assisted Waiki
Suspects who allegedly assisted Justin Waiki while he was on the run after fatally shooting Officer Bronson Kaliloa on July 17 have been arrested.
Kahuku Unit Closed Due to Hurricane Lane
The Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 22 and 23,.
Hawai‘i DLNR Announces Additional Closures
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and its divisions are closing various properties in advance of Hurricane Lane.
Hawai‘i-Based Navy Ships to Sortie Ahead of Hurricane Lane
Navy ships and submarines based in Hawai‘i not currently undergoing maintenance have begun to sortie as Hurricane Lane travels toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Cat 4 Lane Remains Dangerous; Islands Still Vulnerable
At 5 a.m. this morning, Lane weakened slightly, now poised at the upper end of the wind scale as a Category 4 hurricane with top sustained winds of 155 mph.
Flash Flood Watch, High Surf Warning in Effect for Big Island
Abundant moisture from Hurricane Lane is expected to move over the Big Island this afternoon and spread northward to the rest of the islands through Friday.
Cat 4 Hurricane Lane 315 Miles S of Kailua-Kona
The DOE, in coordination with the American Red Cross and Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation, have identified shelters in all districts that will be opened if necessary.
Damaging Winds from Hurricane Lane Could Begin Affecting Big Island This Afternoon
Hurricane Lane is about 510 miles south-southeast of Honolulu or about 360 miles SSE of Kailua-Kona.
Hurricane Warning Still in Effect for Big Island
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Hawai‘i County.
