News
HVNP Sets Goal to Reopen
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports that its goal is to reopen parts of the park by Sept. 22.
DOE Closing ALL Schools on Big Island & Maui Until Further Notice
All public and charter schools and Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) offices on Hawai‘i Island and in Maui County will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 22.
Gov. Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation Ahead of Hurricane Lane
Gov. Ige signed an emergency proclamation that will provide relief for disaster damages, losses and suffering caused by Hurricane Lane.
Coast Guard Raises Port Condition to ‘YANKEE’ for Big Island
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition YANKEE for the Big Island ports.
DLNR Announces Closures Ahead of Hurricane Lane
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources and its divisions are closing various properties in advance of Hurricane Lane.
Mayor Kim Issues Emergency Proclamation for Lane
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim issued an emergency proclamation for Hurricane Lane.
6.7-M Vanuatu Earthquake, No Tsunami Threat for Hawai‘i
An earthquake on Vanuatu has occurred with these preliminary parameters.
Hurricane Pet Preparations
With the onset of the hazardous hurricane season and storms approaching in the Pacific, the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society has a few tips to help keep animals safe during and after a storm.
Disaster Recovery Center to Close Due to Hurricane Threat
FEMA reports that the joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kīlauea eruption recovery will be closed Thursday, Aug. 23.
HHS Activates Public Health Team, Ready to Help as Hurricane Approaches
Sen. Brian Schatz announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has activated the Secretary’s Operation Center.
2018 “Cop on Top” Raises $49,074 for Special Olympics
Officers from the Hawaiʻi Police Department were able to raised a total of $49,074 during the 2018 “Cop on Top” fundraiser for Special Olympics Hawaiʻi.
PHOTOS: Officials Begin to Plot Course for HVNP Reopening
Although volcanic activity has subsided, park scientists are not ready to say this is over; park officials base their decisions about reopening on science.
HPD Arrests 23 Motorists for DUI Violations
HPD reports that during the week of Aug. 13, through Aug. 19, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Coast Guard Issues Water Warnings for Lane
The Coast Guard encourages the public to prepare in advance of Hurricane Lane, which is forecast to arrive in the Hawaiian Island chain as early as Wednesday.
Hurricane Preparedness Countdown
What to do when a hurricane is 36, 18 to 36, 6 to 18 and 6 hours away, and how to stay safe during and after the storm strikes.
Hurricane Kit Checklist & Preparedness Tips
BigIslandNow.com has compiled some preparedness tips provided by organizations, government agencies and the Red Cross.
Hawai‘i Prepares for Hurricane Lane
The Hawai‘i DOT, in coordination with federal, state and county emergency managers, is preparing for possible impacts of Hurricane Lane.
EPA Proposes Weakening Clean Power Plan
President Trump’s EPA administration released a plan to regulate carbon dioxide emissions at power plants that would undercut Obama’s Clean Power Plan.
6:30 PM: Civil Defense Update on Hurricane Lane
Lane is expected to turn toward the NW on Wednesday, followed by a turn toward the NNW on Thursday.
Another Navy Sailor Reported Missing
Another sailor has been reported going overboard a USS Navy ship.
