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Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i Island on Sept. 12 at 2 p.m.
TS Olivia Makes Landfall on Maui, Lāna‘i
Tropical Storm Olivia made landfall at 9:10 am on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, along the windward coast of the West Maui Mountains, about 10 miles NW of Kahului.
Researchers Strive to Improve Pacific Island Forecasts
A researcher from the International Pacific Research Center at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is leading a project to identify modeling errors.
Tropical Storm Olivia Causes Few Outages on Big Island
Hawai‘i Electric Light reported few outages due to Tropical Storm Olivia at 8 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2018.
9:30 AM: Big Island Remains Under Flash Flood Watch, High Surf Advisory
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center cancelled the Tropical Storm Warning for Hawai‘i Island at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.
Gov. Issues Presidential Disaster Declaration as TS Olivia Nears
Gov. David Ige has formally requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration as Tropical Storm Olivia draws nearer to the Hawaiian islands.
One Dead as Result of Kamuela Murder-Suicide Incident
South Kohala Patrol officers responded to an address on Kanehoa Street in Kamuela for a report of a possible murder-suicide incident.
Sand for Flood Control Now Available on Hawai‘i Island
The County of Hawai‘i issued an update on the availablily of sandbags on Sept. 11, 2018, at 9:45 am.
Big Island Furlough Inmate Escapes
A Hawai‘i island furlough inmate made an unauthorized exit from the Hale Nani Reintegration Center early this morning.
ID Wanted for Surveillance Photos in Connection With Hilo Theft
Hawai‘i Island police are asking the public for help in identifying the person whose image was captured on surveillance cameras.
Does Hawai‘i Island Kill Hurricanes?
Meteorologist Malika Dudley interviews National Weather Service Honolulu Meteorologist and Central Pacific Hurricane Center Forecaster Bob Ballard.
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HPD Arrests 22 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Sept. 3 through 9, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Responds to Ocean View Structure Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in at 92-1824 Ocean View Parkway in Ocean View on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018.
Hawai‘i-Based Ships Sortie Ahead of TS Olivia
Navy ships and submarines based in Hawai‘i not currently undergoing maintenance availabilities have sortied as TS Olivia travels toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawai‘i Wing Civil Air Patrol Prepares for Hurricane Olivia
As Tropical Storm Olivia inched closer to Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Wing launched aircrews to warn the public that a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect on those islands.
Civil Defense Updates: Closures and Shelter Openings
Civil Defense reports of school, road, park and harbor closures will be updated throughout the day.
7:30 PM: Olivia Slows; Still On Track for Big Island, Maui
Tropical storm conditions are expected over portions the Big Island and Maui County starting later today or tonight.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor 9-11 Victims
The U.S. flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, Sept. 11.
Suspect in Custody for Terroristic Threatening
A 40-year-old male is in police custody following a reported threat that occurred on a school campus on West Kawili Street in Hilo.
5 PM: Olivia Weakens at It Draws Closer to Hawai‘i
At 5 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Olivia was located near latitude 21.9 north, longitude 149.7 west, about 380 miles ENE of Hilo.
