News
Volcano Community Meeting Broadcast
The informational meeting in Volcano at Cooper Center regarding the county’s emergency preparedness planning for the area will be broadcast on Nā Leo TV.
Wind Advisory in Effect Through Friday Night
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
352 Animals Rescued in Hawai‘i Island Lava Zone
HIHS has rescued 352 animals from the Kīlauea eruption in the Lower East Rift Zone since it began on May
3, 2018.
FEMA Registration Deadline for Kīlauea Damage is Aug. 13
Big Island residents with losses as a result of the Kīlauea eruptions and earthquakes have through Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, to register for disaster assistance with FEMA.
Newly Formed Hurricane Hector May Threaten Hawai‘i
Hector became a hurricane overnight in the East Pacific, Big Island Now Meteorologist Malika Dudley reported this morning, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.
North Kona Wells Remain Offline
North Kona customers are reminded to continue their 10% Voluntary Water Conservation efforts by using water as efficiently as possible.
Rim of the Pacific 2018 Exercise Concludes
Rim of the Pacific concluded Aug. 2, 2018, following more than a month of training events conducted in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.
Sen. Hirono Secures Important Hawai‘i Priorities
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono secured important Hawai‘i priorities in the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act.
Full Per Diem Rates for Long-Term Military Assignments Restored
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Service Seapower Subcommittee, ensured a full repeal of the Department of Defense’s reduced per diem policy.
8 AM: Portion of Highway 190 Remains Closed
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports the brush fire near Waikoloa continues to burn and has been kept behind the fire break away from Waikoloa Village.
4 PM: No Highway Damage From Collapse Event
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PHOTOS: Fissure 8 Lava Channel, Pohoiki
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018.
Rep. Gabbard Attends Ceremony Honoring Return of Servicemen Remains
In response to North Korea returning the remains of dozens of servicemen who were sacrificed in the Korean War to U.S. soil today, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard released the statement below.
Sen. Hirono Calls for Passage of Bill to Assist Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange
In a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing held on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono called for the passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act.
Volcano Meeting Regarding Highway, Evacuation Planning
The County of Hawai’i will hold an informational meeting in Volcano Village on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at Cooper Center
Congress Passes Hirono Measure to Close Domestic Violence Gun Loophole
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono’s Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act, which would close a dangerous loophole in the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Memorial Service for Fallen Officer Will Be Broadcast Live
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has announced a memorial service for Fallen Officer Bronson Kaimana, killed in the line of duty on, July 17, 2018.
Jill Otake to Serve on U.S. District Court
On Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, Sen. Brian Schatz released the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Jill Otake to be a judge on the U.S. District Court.
38 Students to Complete Akamai Summer Internship Program
The Akamai Workforce Initiative, a local program dedicated to advancing Hawai‘i college students into science and technology careers.
New Mural Commemorates Dock Workers Struggles in Hilo
HDOT Harbors Division unveiled a mural on Wednesday, in the Hilo Harbor cruise passenger terminal commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Hilo Massacre.
