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Council Member Ruggles ‘May be in Violation of Her Oath Of Office‘
Council member Jen Ruggles released a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, stating she had recently come to understand that she may be in violation of her oath of office to uphold the United States constitution.
Hawai‘i Island & Maui Courts Close in Anticipation of Hurricane Lane
Due to the anticipated severe weather effects of Hurricane Lane, the Hawai‘i State Judiciary announced that its Hawai‘i Island and Maui County courts.
Hurricane Lane Now Category 5
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Maui County including the islands of Maui, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaho‘olawe and O‘ahu.
KSBE Closing its Campuses for Hurricane Lane
Kamehameha Schools will close its campuses, preschools and offices on Hawaiʻi Island, Maui and Molokaʻi on Wednesday until further notice in anticipation of effects from Hurricane Lane.
Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau & Kaloko Honokōhau Close for Hurricane Lane
To protect visitor safety, Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau and Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical
Parks will be closed Wednesday and Thursday in anticipation of high surf, heavy winds, and
rain.
County Offices are Open for Normal Business Hours
The County of Hawai‘i reports that all county offices are open for normal business hours on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018.
Admin Leave Granted for Hawai‘i, Maui Counties
Governor grants administrative leave for non-essential state workers on Hawai‘i Island, Maui County as Hurricane Lane approaches.
HVNP Sets Goal to Reopen
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports that its goal is to reopen parts of the park by Sept. 22.
DOE Closing ALL Schools on Big Island & Maui Until Further Notice
All public and charter schools and Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) offices on Hawai‘i Island and in Maui County will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 22.
Gov. Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation Ahead of Hurricane Lane
Gov. Ige signed an emergency proclamation that will provide relief for disaster damages, losses and suffering caused by Hurricane Lane.
Coast Guard Raises Port Condition to ‘YANKEE’ for Big Island
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition YANKEE for the Big Island ports.
DLNR Announces Closures Ahead of Hurricane Lane
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources and its divisions are closing various properties in advance of Hurricane Lane.
Mayor Kim Issues Emergency Proclamation for Lane
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim issued an emergency proclamation for Hurricane Lane.
6.7-M Vanuatu Earthquake, No Tsunami Threat for Hawai‘i
An earthquake on Vanuatu has occurred with these preliminary parameters.
Hurricane Pet Preparations
With the onset of the hazardous hurricane season and storms approaching in the Pacific, the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society has a few tips to help keep animals safe during and after a storm.
Disaster Recovery Center to Close Due to Hurricane Threat
FEMA reports that the joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kīlauea eruption recovery will be closed Thursday, Aug. 23.
HHS Activates Public Health Team, Ready to Help as Hurricane Approaches
Sen. Brian Schatz announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has activated the Secretary’s Operation Center.
2018 “Cop on Top” Raises $49,074 for Special Olympics
Officers from the Hawaiʻi Police Department were able to raised a total of $49,074 during the 2018 “Cop on Top” fundraiser for Special Olympics Hawaiʻi.
PHOTOS: Officials Begin to Plot Course for HVNP Reopening
Although volcanic activity has subsided, park scientists are not ready to say this is over; park officials base their decisions about reopening on science.
HPD Arrests 23 Motorists for DUI Violations
HPD reports that during the week of Aug. 13, through Aug. 19, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
