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Flash Flood Watch Issued for All Hawaiian Islands
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all Islands from Tuesday through late Thursday night, Sept. 10 to 12.
2 PM: Tropical Storm Olivia Moves Closer to Islands
Olivia is forecast to be a weaker storm than Lane, but the impacts could be significantly worse.
No Tsunami from 6.1-M Loyalty Islands Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported on Monday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. that a 6.6-magnitude earthquake occurred southeast of Loyalty Islands at 9:32 a.m.
South Hilo Crime Report: Aug. 31–Sept. 6, 2018
South Hilo Community Police responded to six burglaries, two vehicle break-ins and four vehicle thefts from Friday, Aug. 31 through Thursday, Sept. 6.
6:30 PM CD: High Surf Warning, Flash Flood Watch in Effect
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense updates: road, business, school closures. This article will be updated throughout the day.
8 AM: Olivia Forecast to Be Strong Tropical Storm When It Reaches Hawai‘i
Tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area starting late Tuesday.
No Tsunami Threat From 7.0-M Kermadec Quake
BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA, A DESTRUCTIVE PACIFIC-WIDE TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAI‘I.
8 PM: Olivia Continues Collision Course With Hawai‘i
Storm total rainfall amounts of 10 to 15 inches, with isolated amounts over 20 inches, are possibly associated with Olivia.
HELCO to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
HELCO will conduct its quarterly aerial inspections of major overhead transmission lines from Monday to Friday, Sept. 10 to 14, 2018.
South Hilo Bridge to Close for Repair
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will continue emergency repairs to Kapue Bridge on Hawai‘i Belt Road (Route 19) in South Hilo on Monday, Sept. 10.
Utility Terrain Vehicle Stolen in Pāhoa
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public’s assistance in locating a utility terrain vehicle stolen Sept. 7 or 8, 2018, between 2 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.
Gov. Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation Ahead of Olivia
Hawai‘i Gov. Ige signed an emergency proclamation on Sept. 9, that will provide relief for disaster damages, losses and suffering caused by Hurricane Olivia.
Civil Defense: Prepare Flood-Prone Property Now
It is still too early to know what effects this hurricane will have on Hawai‘i Island.
UPDATE: Large Swells From Olivia to Begin Monday
Olivia will likely remain a threat to the Hawaiian Islands early this week.
No Tsunami Threat from 6.7-M Solomon Islands Quake
On Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at 9:45 a.m., the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported an earthquake has occurred in the Solomon Islands at 9:32 a.m.
Hawaiʻi Island Colleges Rank No. 1 in Nation for Diversity
All UH campuses ranked among the top 10 in the U.S. for racial and ethnic diversity.
3 Big Island Events Scheduled for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Three community events are scheduled on the Big Island for National Suicide Prevention Month in September.
Hurricane Olivia to Enter Central Pacific Today
On this forecast track, Olivia will move into the Central Pacific basin in the next 12 hours and could approach the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday.
HELCO Prepares to Power Up Portions of Leilani Estates
Hawai‘i Electric Light, in partnership with Civil Defense officials, has been preparing to re-energize portions of the subdivision.
Leilani Estates Mandatory Evacuation Order Lifted
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim is lifting the mandatory evacuation order for Leilani Estates, effective
Saturday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m.
