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6 PM: Cat 4 Lane 515 Miles SE of Hilo
As of 5 a.m., Hurricane Lane is a Category 3 hurricane, approximately 615 miles SE of Hilo with sustained winds of 125 mph, moving west at approximately 14 mph.
Army to Hold Meetings to Build Cultural Awareness & Understanding
The U.S. Army invites the public to attend several informational sessions the Army is holding to build awareness and understanding of its cultural resource responsibilities.
Maunakea Public Hearings Scheduled
The public is invited to provide input on the proposed draft of the administrative rules that will govern commercial and public activities on UH-managed lands on Maunakea.
Sen. Schatz on HUD Housing Discrimination Complaint Against Facebook
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) filed a formal complaint against Facebook.
Hurricane Lane May Generate Large & Dangerous Surf
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, the center of Hurricane Lane was located near latitude 13.5 North, longitude 144.6 West.
Hawaiʻi Among States with Lowest Drunk Driving Deaths
Hawaiʻi ranked 42 in the nation with less than three impaired driving fatalities per 100,000 residents.
Hurricane Lane Now Category 3, Weakening is Forecast
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that at 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, the center of Hurricane Lane was located near latitude 12.9 North, longitude 142.3 West.
6.8-M Earthquake Near Fiji, NO Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has occurred near Fiji with the following preliminary parameters.
8.2-M Earthquake Near Fiji, NO Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i
An 8.2 magnitude earthquake has occurred near Fiji with the following preliminary parameters.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning Cancelled, Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Advisory for the following areas but not limited to Hilo, Pa‘auilo, Waipi‘o Valley, Kukuihaele, Haw‘i, Pepe‘ekeo, Kea‘au, Honoka‘a, Pāhoa and Kapau‘u.
Temporary Lane Closure Scheduled at HNL
A temporary lane closure is scheduled for Aolele Street at the HNL Airport for construction activities on the new Mauka Concourse project.
Pāhoa House Occupied by Squatters Destroyed in Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Kahakai Boulevard in Pāhoa at 1:44 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
HVNP Taking Steps Towards Park Recovery
HVNP reports that although it’s been more than two weeks since the summit area of Kīlauea was rocked by dangerous earthquakes and collapse-explosion events.
Flood Advisory Issued for Parts of Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i until 5:15 p.m.
Coast Guard, Hawai‘i County Hold Search & Rescue Exercise
HFD, Coast Guard and HPD conducted a successful joint Search and Rescue Exercise off Hilo, Hawai‘i, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 15 and 16.
PHOTOS: No Collapse Events Since Aug. 2
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that Kīlauea Volcano’s summit, seen here from the northeast rim of the caldera, has remained quiet, with no collapse events since Aug. 2.
Seven Emergency Alert Sirens Tested
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, in partnership with HI-EMA (Hawaii Emergency Management Agency) tested seven new emergency alert sirens around the island of Hawai‘i over the last few days.
Man Sentenced for Stealing Waikiki Fireworks & Intent to Distribute Meth
An O‘ahu man was sentenced for stealing fireworks that are normally used in the Friday Night Hilton Waikiki fireworks display as well as intention to distribute methamphetamine.
Hurricane Lane to Cross Into Central Pacific Basin on Saturday
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that at 11 a.m., the eye of Hurricane Lane was located near latitude 11.5 North, longitude 134.1 West.
USGS Drops Kīlauea Volcano Alert Levels From ‘Warning’ to ‘Watch’
The U.S. Geological Survey has changed the alert levels for the Kīlauea Volcano from WARNING to WATCH.
