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11 PM: Hector Now Category 3
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Big Island interior, summits, north, east and south, including Kohala and Kona.
VIDEO: Fissure 8 Still Oozing
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Big Island Interior
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Big Island Interior, Big Island North and East, Big Island Summits, Kohala, Kona and South Big Island
PHOTOS: Significant Change Not Clear Yet
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos and video of the East Rift Zone on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.
Web App Provides School Bus Transportation Information
Looking for the nearest bus stop for your kids attending public school?
HPD Arrests 2 for Liquor Violations
The Hawai‘i Police Department has arrested and charged two individuals for liquor violations in Downtown Hilo.
Navy in Hawai‘i Recognized for Top Energy Awards
The U.S. Navy reports that four Hawai‘i-based Navy commands were winners of the Secretary of the Navy (SEC NAV) Energy Awards program
Fire Crews Working to Extinguish Mauna Loa Brush Fire
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) reports that a brush fire that started Sunday morning on Keauhou Ranch crossed Mauna Loa Road into HVNP and is moving west.
Hurricane Hector Expected to Produce High Surf on East-Facing Shores
NWS briefed HI-EMA, local emergency management and civil defense agencies, federal and state partners Monday morning, Aug. 6, 2018, about Hurricane Hector.
Homeowners Should Review Insurance Policies
Hawai‘i DCCA Insurance Division reminds residents to review their motor vehicle, homeowners, hurricane and flood insurance policies and know what they cover.
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Violations
HPD reports that during the week of July 30, through Aug. 5, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Air Quality Response Plan Developed for Big Island Schools
Department of Health and Department of Education work to protect Hawai‘i Island students from volcanic emissions (vog) in preparation for new school year.
House Speaker Saiki Elected NCSL VP
House Speaker Scott K. Saiki was recently elected vice president of the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Vaccination Consent Forms Due Aug. 16
Flu vaccination consent forms are distributed in student orientation or “back to school” packets in Hawai‘i schools.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, Aug. 4–10
The State of Hawaiʻi DOT and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced temporary lane closures through Saturday, Aug. 10.
3rd Supplementary Proclamation Extends Assistance for Hawai‘i Island
Gov. David Ige has signed a third supplementary proclamation relating to Kīlauea Volcano’s continuing lava flows and volcanic activity.
Prepare Pets for Hurricane Season
With the hazardous Pacific hurricane and storm season upon us, the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society has a few tips to help keep animals safe during and after a storm:
Volcanic Activity & Quakes Keep Most of HVNP Closed
Although seismicity decreased over the weekend, the temblors—more than 18,000 in the last 30 days—have wreaked havoc throughout the park.
Pāhoa Meeting Canceled Amid Hurricane Preparations
The Pāhoa eruption information meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, has been canceled as Hawai‘i County prepares for Hurricane Hector.
Hawai‘i Delays Paying Nation Guard Members
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa commented on Hawai‘i’s delays in paying National Guard members and Gov. David Ige’s administration’s belated attempts to fix the problem.
