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Democrats Oppose Kavanaugh’s Nomination to Supreme Court
The confirmation hearing for US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh began today, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in Washington, DC.
HELCO Explains Sept. 2 Power Outage
Customers in portions of Hilo, Kea‘au, Puna, Honoka‘a, Kona, South Point, Waikoloa and Waimea experienced a power interruption early Sunday morning, Sept. 2.
Hurricane Norman to Enter Central Pacific This Week
Tropical Depression Miriam fades to the north of Hawai‘i; Hurricane Norman resurges to Category 4; Tropical Storm Olivia forecast to strengthen to hurricane status by Tuesday.
Road Projects Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation State Highways reports several Labor Day Weekend roadway projects on the Big Island.
Hikianalia More Than Halfway to California
The Polynesian voyaging canoe Hikianalia, as of Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, have made a 90 degree turn east toward Northern California.
Mayor Kim Signs 4th Supplementary Emergency Proclamation
Mayor Harry Kim has signed a Fourth Supplementary Emergency Proclamation on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.
HVNP Makes Progress Toward Reopening Sept. 22
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is finishing emergency repairs and making progress towards reopening parts of the park by 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, National Public Lands Day.
South Hilo Crime Report: Aug. 24–30, 2018
HPD responded to seven burglaries, two vehicle thefts and two vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from Friday through Thursday, Aug 24 to 30.
Labor Day Weekend: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
The summer is coming to an end and this Labor Day weekend is going to be a busy one.
USS Chicago Changes Hands
The Navy reports that the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) held a change of command ceremony.
Changes to Puna Lava Zone Policies & Checkpoints
Hawai’i County Civil Defense reports changes to Puna lava zone policies involving restricted areas and checkpoints, as the pause in the Lower East Rift Zone eruption continues.
Hawai‘i Woman Charged With $1M Theft From Poker Magazine
The Las Vegas Review Journal reports that a Hawai‘i woman is accused of stealing more than $1 million from one of the poker industry’s leading publications.
Pāpaʻikou Water Main Break Alert
The Department of Water Supply (DWS) reports that on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. Pāpaʻikou customers will experience no water due to break in line.
Miriam Continues N, Norman Remains Cat 4
The NWS Hurricane Centers issued updates on hurricane activity on Aug. 31, 2018
Pāhoa’s Future Discussed With Community Leaders
Puna community members met with state and county officials to discuss the recovery and future of the Pāhoa area of the Puna District.
Officials Continue Damage Assessments From Hurricane Lane
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, State and Federal agencies and the American Red Cross continued their damage assessments from Hurricane Lane
Disaster Recovery Center Closed Labor Day Weekend
The joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kīlauea eruption recovery will be closed for the Labor Day Weekend.
Big Island Police ‘Sweep Parks’ and Arrest 3
Big Island police and state officers arrested three individuals for various offenses and issued multiple citations during a sweep of parks in Hilo last night.
Reps Join Homeland Security in Statewide Disaster Assessment
On Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, Hawai‘i representatives joined officials from the Department of Homeland Security.
