News
DLNR: Use Extreme Caution at MacKenzie SRA
MacKenzie State Recreation Area in Lower Puna will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Reports Power Interruptions
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company reports that customers in various areas of Hawai‘i Island experienced a power interruption last night.
Puna District Transitions to Recovery Phase
Hawai‘i County officials informed residents during the last scheduled Puna Community Meeting that response efforts have begun the transition to recovery.
Hurricane Olivia May Approach Hawai‘i Tuesday
The National Weather Service Hurricane Centers issued updates on Hurricane Norman and Olivia at 5 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Cat 1 Norman Causing High Surf
Norman is a Category 1 hurricane, 280 miles NE of Hilo, with sustained winds of 75 mph, moving NW at 9 mph.
Norman Now Cat 2, Moving NW
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that as of 5 p.m., Hurricane Norman is a Category 2 hurricane.
Gov. Ige Asks for Presidential Disaster Declaration
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige has asked the President of the United States to declare a major disaster for the State of Hawai‘i as a result of the impacts from Hurricane Lane.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Sept. 7–9
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures.
Highway 19 Paving Continues, Expect Delays
The County of Hawai‘i reports that paving continues on Highway 19 between Hilo and Pepe’ekeo on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.
Legislators Introduce Bill to Allow Veterans Prescribed Med Marijuana
Legislators introduced legislation this week to allow doctors at the VA to prescribe medical marijuana to veterans in the states that have established programs.
Kailua-Kona Man Reported Missing
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Bhajan Manu Morris, 37, who has been reported missing.
Hawai‘i to Participate in Global Climate Action Summit
The Global Climate Action Summit will showcase climate action and inspire deeper commitments in support of the Paris Agreement.
Norman Weakening; Cat 3 Olivia May Strengthen
The National Weather Service Hurricane Centers have issued updates on Hurricanes Norman and Olivia.
Hurricane Norman to Cause High Surf
Hurricane Norman is a Category 3 hurricane, 305 miles ENE of Hilo, with sustained winds of 115 mph, moving WNW at 8 mph.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 8.1-M Fiji Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, 6 a.m. that an 8.1-magnitude earthquake has occurred in Fiji at 5:49 a.m.
Pohoiki & MacKenzie to Reopen
Many Puna residents have missed going to some of their favorite beaches and parks since the Kīlauea eruption and lava flows simply overtook some of the beaches.
Norman 385 East of Hilo; Beach Parks Close
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that as of 5 p.m., Norman is a Category 3 hurricane, 385 miles east of Hilo.
Gov. Ige Receives Judicial Selection Commission Nominees
The Hawai‘i Judicial Selection Commission has submitted the names of six nominees for the judicial vacancy in the Intermediate Court of Appeals, State of Hawai‘i.
HPD Searching for 75-Year-Old Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Richard Eugene Carvalho, 75-years-old who has been reported as missing.
Hurricane Norman: High Surf Warning Issued
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that as of 11 a.m., Hurricane Norman is a Category 3 hurricane.
