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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.
Damage Assessments From Hurricane Lane Continue
Department of Public Works, partnering with the American Red Cross and local CERT teams, continues their damage assessments from Hurricane Lane on Monday.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Arizona Sen. John McCain
Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and upon all state offices.
HPD Investigating Assault Near 4 Mile Beach
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating an Assault case that occurred on Sunday evening in Hilo, on Kalanianaole Avenue.
Record Flow Measured at Rainbow Falls
Flows caused by Hurricane Lane on Aug. 23, were measured at 82,300 cfs, setting a new record for the falls.
Resilient Lane Leaves Hawai‘i; TS Miriam to Head North
Just as Hurricane Lane finally leaves the Hawaiian Islands, Tropical Storm Miriam has formed about 2,000 miles east of the island chain.
Ocean View Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash
A 24-year-old Ocean View man died following a single-vehicle crash Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Ocean View near the 82-mile marker of Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
Hawai‘i County Roads Experience Historic Flooding
Hawai‘i County roadways are reopening following four days of torrential rain that from Hurricane Lane that caused severe flooding in parts of Hawai‘i Island.
Damage Assessment From Hurricane Lane Begins
Department of Public Works, partnering with the American Red Cross and local CERT teams, began the process of damage assessment from Hurricane Lane Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018.
Flash Flood Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i until 6:15 p.m.
Eruption Disaster Recovery Center to Reopen, Aug. 27
The County of Hawai‘i reports that the joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kīlauea eruption recovery is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Aug. 27.
Gov. Ige Attends Deployment Ceremony
Gov. David Y. Ige attended a deployment ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, for soldiers from Alpha and Bravo Troops, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment.
UPDATE: Persistent Downpours
The National Weather Service reports that a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Hawai‘i Island.
Hawai‘i Legislators Comment on Passing of Sen. McCain
Hawai‘i legislators shared comments regarding the passing of Sen. John McCain:
Salvation Army to Lead Mass Feeding Taskforce
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services will serve as the lead agency for the Hawai‘i Mass Care Feeding Taskforce throughout the islands.
Tropical Depression Lane Could Still Produce Flash Flooding
Lingering moisture associated with Lane will produce heavy rainfall over portions of the main Hawaiian Islands today, which could lead to additional flash flooding and landslides.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i DOT Status Report
Crews conduct assessments, continue to respond to damages caused by rains.
Construction Company Comes to the Aid of Stranded Honoka‘a Residents
“Thanks to the cooperation of the Hamakua Energy Partners and the awesome crew from DeRego’s Service LLC, we have a temporary solution to our access dilemma,”
3 PM UPDATE: Many Big Island Roads Have Sustained Damage
State Highways reports that Highway 19 at mile marker 28 to 29 (Ka‘awalii Gulch) is closed as of 3 p.m.
HELCO Continues Response to Outages
Currently, fewer than 30 customers in lower Puna, Hāmākua and Hilo are without power.
