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Gov. Ige Signs 2nd Proclamation to Extend Hurricane Relief
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige has signed a supplementary proclamation to extend relief for disaster damages resulting from Hurricane Lane.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i in until 6:15 p.m.
ʻAlalā Doing Just Fine After Hurricane Lane Drenching
On the Big Island, in their forest home in the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve on Hawai‘i Island, eleven ʻAlalā (native Hawaiian crows) appear to have little difficulty.
Officials Outline Recovery Plan for HVNP
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports that most of the park closed on May 11, 2018, due to increased volcanic and seismic activity of Kīlauea Volcano.
Water Conservation Notice Issued for Pāpaʻikou
The Department of Water Supply (DWS) reports that on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, inclement weather associated with Hurricane Lane caused damage to portions of their Pāpaʻikou infrastructure.
No Tsunami Threat From Mariana Islands Earthquake
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake in the Mariana Islands has occurred with these preliminary parameters
Changes at Summit, Only One Small Entry of Lava Visible at Ocean
Changes at the summit of Kīlauea between Saturday, April 14 and Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, were captured by a USGS–Hawaiian Volcano Observatory camera.
‘SchoolMessenger’ Invites Parents to Text Message Alerts
Remember when kids use to come home with notes pinned to their shirts? The Hawai‘i Department of Education is transitioning to a quicker way to deliver messages to parents.
HPD Searching for Suspects in Multiple Puna Burglaries
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects in multiple burglaries of a Kapoho business in the Puna District.
Hawai‘i Keeps an Eye on Tropical Storm Miriam
At 5 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm Miriam was located near latitude 14.2 north, longitude 135.4 west, about 1,355 miles ESE of Hilo.
Hawai‘i DOH Offers Post-Flooding Precautions
After Hurricane Lane left, many parts of the island flooded and damaged, the Hawai‘i DOH offers precautions before returning to your home or business.
Eleven Cited in Hazardous Closed Area
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports that eleven people who illegally entered the park on Saturday were cited.
Some Hilo Park Facilities Closed Due to Hurricane Lane
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation reports the following facilities will be closed until further notice due to damage caused by Hurricane Lane.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
HPD Reports that during the week of Aug. 20, through Aug. 26, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Charges Kailua-Kona Woman With Custodial Interference
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged a 42-year-old Kailua-Kona woman with Custodial Interference in the First Degree.
Flash Flood Watch for All Islands
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Kaho‘olawe, Kaua‘i, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, Ni‘ihau, O‘ahu and the Big Island through Tuesday afternoon.
Pāhoa Eruption Meeting Rescheduled
The next Pāhoa Eruption Information Meeting, originally scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 29, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m.
East Hawai‘i Begins Cleanup After Record Rainfall
East Hawai‘i Island businesses, homeowners and Hawai‘i County have begun damage assessments and cleanup after severe flooding in from Hurricane Lane.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning for Island of Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the island of Hawai‘i until 5 p.m.
Delegation Urges FEMA to Work With State
The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be ready to work with the state to address immediate recovery needs.
