News
5 PM: Hurricane ‘Watch’ Changed to ‘Warning’ for O‘ahu
The Centra Pacific Hurricane Center reports that a Hurricane Warning is in effect for O‘ahu and Maui County including the islands of Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaho‘olawe and Hawai‘i County.
County Non-Emergency Operations to Close Thursday
The County of Hawai“i reports that the solid waste transfer stations and landfills will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018.
Flood Advisory Extended Until 8 PM
The Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i has been extended until 8 p.m.
President Approves Gov. Ige’s Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration
Gov. Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the State of Hawai‘i has been approved.
HECO: Plan Ahead for Power Outages
Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaiʻi Electric Light customers should expect outages, possibly of long duration.
Gov. Announces Statewide Status as Lane Approaches
Gov. David Ige released a status report on statewide systems on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2018.
Gov. Ige Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
Gov. Ige issued a Presidential Disaster Declaration request as Hurricane Lane approaches the islands.
Glenwood Park Closed Until Further Notice Due to Theft, Vandalism
Glenwood Park, located on Highway 11 near mile marker 15, will be closed until further notice due to constant vandalism and theft.
Legislative Office Close as Lane Approaches
Offices at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 23 and 24.
Some Mail Delivery Suspended, Some Post Offices Closed
In anticipation of the impact of Hurricane Lane, the U.S. Postal Service announced the following adjustments to its operations for Thursday, Aug. 23:
Kamehameha Schools Closed Statewide
Kamehameha Schools will close its campuses, preschools, community education programs and offices statewide Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 23 to 26, 2018.
Flood Advisory Extended for Parts of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 5 p.m.
Emergency Shelters Open for Hurricane Lane
Due to the potential effects of Hurricane Lane, four emergency shelters have been opened on the north and west side of Hawai‘i Island.
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition ‘ZULU’ for Hawai‘i County
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition ZULU for the Hawai‘i County port and port condition YANKEE for O‘ahu, Maui, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaua‘i ports as of 11 a.m.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i until 4:15 p.m.
HIOSH Urges Safety During Hurricane Lane
DLIR HIOSH today urged recovery workers and residents to be aware of potential hazards they might encounter with storm conditions and storm impacts.
3 PM: Hurricane Lane Continues NW Track
Major Hurricane Lane is passing roughly 250 miles south of the Big Island late this morning and has started a turn towards the northwest.
New Rabies Quarantine Rules Approved
Gov. David Ige signed revised rules for the state’s rabies quarantine program which prevents the introduction of the rabies virus into Hawai‘i.
Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site to Close for Hurricane Lane
To protect visitor safety, Pu‘ukoholā Heiau NHS will be closed from Wednesday, Aug. 22,
2018, until further notice.
Non-Essential State Employees on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i Granted Administrative Leave
Gov. David Ige signed a memorandum granting non-essential state employees on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i administrative leave as the state prepares for severe weather resulting from Hurricane Lane.
