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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.
Coast Guard Issues Water Warnings for Lane
The Coast Guard encourages the public to prepare in advance of Hurricane Lane, which is forecast to arrive in the Hawaiian Island chain as early as Wednesday.
Hurricane Preparedness Countdown
What to do when a hurricane is 36, 18 to 36, 6 to 18 and 6 hours away, and how to stay safe during and after the storm strikes.
Hurricane Kit Checklist & Preparedness Tips
BigIslandNow.com has compiled some preparedness tips provided by organizations, government agencies and the Red Cross.
Hawai‘i Prepares for Hurricane Lane
The Hawai‘i DOT, in coordination with federal, state and county emergency managers, is preparing for possible impacts of Hurricane Lane.
EPA Proposes Weakening Clean Power Plan
President Trump’s EPA administration released a plan to regulate carbon dioxide emissions at power plants that would undercut Obama’s Clean Power Plan.
6:30 PM: Civil Defense Update on Hurricane Lane
Lane is expected to turn toward the NW on Wednesday, followed by a turn toward the NNW on Thursday.
Another Navy Sailor Reported Missing
Another sailor has been reported going overboard a USS Navy ship.
Hawaiian Practitioners Return Humpback to Ocean
The story of a juvenile koholā (humpback whale) that began in January 1986 when it stranded on the shore of Kūheia on the island of Kanaloa Kahoʻoawe.
Wildfire LOOKOUT! Campaign Enters 3rd Year
More than 30 organizations from across the state launched the 2018 Wildfire LOOKOUT! campaign.
HI-EMA Announces New Executive Officer
Luke P. Meyers has joined the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) as executive officer, announced HI-EMA Administrator Tom Travis.
Coast Guard Sets Big Island Ports at Condition X-RAY
Coast Guard sets port condition X-RAY for Big Island, WHISKEY for all other Hawaiian commercial ports
ahead of Hurricane Lane.
Pearl Harbor Survivor Passes Away
Pearl Harbor Survivor, former Chief Boatswain’s Mate Ray Emory, 97, passed away on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, in Boise, Idaho.
HPD Investigating ‘Dine & Dash’ at Hilo Restaurant
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating a Theft that was reported on Wednesday evening at a restaurant on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo.
Some Beach Parks Close in Anticipation of Lane
As of 11 a.m., Category 3 Hurricane Lane is located approximately 580 miles SE of Hilo with sustained winds of 130 mph, moving west at approximately 12 mph.
Floating Lantern Ceremony, Aug. 26
North Hawaii Hospice will host its eighth annual floating lantern ceremony at the Fairmont Orchid on Sunday, Aug. 26.
Fire Station Returns to Volcano District
The Volcano Fire Station, including the fire engine and ambulance, returnrf to a temporary location within the Volcano District on Aug. 15.
‘Bad Faith’ and ‘Lava Exclusion’ Presentation to Be Held for Puna Residents
Attorney Jeffrey E. Foster will offer a free presentation and question-and-answer session for Puna residents on Aug. 23 regarding Lloyd’s of London litigation.
VA Committee Concerned About Influence of ‘Mar-a-Lago Crowd’
Members of the Senate VA Committee want an oversight hearing to examine the inappropriate influence of three members of President Donald Trump’s private club.
