News
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning Cancelled, Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Advisory for the following areas but not limited to Hilo, Pa‘auilo, Waipi‘o Valley, Kukuihaele, Haw‘i, Pepe‘ekeo, Kea‘au, Honoka‘a, Pāhoa and Kapau‘u.
Temporary Lane Closure Scheduled at HNL
A temporary lane closure is scheduled for Aolele Street at the HNL Airport for construction activities on the new Mauka Concourse project.
Pāhoa House Occupied by Squatters Destroyed in Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Kahakai Boulevard in Pāhoa at 1:44 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
HVNP Taking Steps Towards Park Recovery
HVNP reports that although it’s been more than two weeks since the summit area of Kīlauea was rocked by dangerous earthquakes and collapse-explosion events.
Flood Advisory Issued for Parts of Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i until 5:15 p.m.
Coast Guard, Hawai‘i County Hold Search & Rescue Exercise
HFD, Coast Guard and HPD conducted a successful joint Search and Rescue Exercise off Hilo, Hawai‘i, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 15 and 16.
PHOTOS: No Collapse Events Since Aug. 2
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that Kīlauea Volcano’s summit, seen here from the northeast rim of the caldera, has remained quiet, with no collapse events since Aug. 2.
Seven Emergency Alert Sirens Tested
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, in partnership with HI-EMA (Hawaii Emergency Management Agency) tested seven new emergency alert sirens around the island of Hawai‘i over the last few days.
Man Sentenced for Stealing Waikiki Fireworks & Intent to Distribute Meth
An O‘ahu man was sentenced for stealing fireworks that are normally used in the Friday Night Hilton Waikiki fireworks display as well as intention to distribute methamphetamine.
Hurricane Lane to Cross Into Central Pacific Basin on Saturday
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that at 11 a.m., the eye of Hurricane Lane was located near latitude 11.5 North, longitude 134.1 West.
USGS Drops Kīlauea Volcano Alert Levels From ‘Warning’ to ‘Watch’
The U.S. Geological Survey has changed the alert levels for the Kīlauea Volcano from WARNING to WATCH.
Third Lava Lawsuit Filed Against Lloyd’s of London
Another lava lawsuit has been filed agains Lloyd’s of London according to Attorney Jeffrey Foster, who is representing Susie Osborne.
Keauhou Fire Remains 90% Contained
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports that the Keauhou Fire received additional rainfall on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018.
Civil Defense Announces Last Kīlauea Update, Unless Activity Changes
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports that activity on the lower east rift zone of Kīlauea Volcano has diminished and remained quiet for over a week.
South Hilo Crime Report: Aug. 10–16, 2018
HPD responded to three burglaries, two vehicle thefts and five vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from Friday through Thursday, Aug. 10 to 16.
HPD Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Boy
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Ryan Hernandez who was reported missing on, Tuesday, July 17, 2018.
HPD Issues Outstanding Warrant List
The Hawai‘i County Police Department issued an official outstanding warrant list on Aug. 15, 2018.
104 Beds to be Donated to Victims of Kīlauea Eruption
BedMart reports that it is donating 104 Tempur-Pedic mattresses and GBS Enterprise mattress protectors to three Big Island nonprofit organizations.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted on Warrant
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a 56-year-old man who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.
Significant Reduction in Manufactured Opioids Proposed
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Justice have proposed a reduction for controlled substances that may be manufactured in the U.S. next year.
