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Homeowners Should Review Insurance Policies
Hawai‘i DCCA Insurance Division reminds residents to review their motor vehicle, homeowners, hurricane and flood insurance policies and know what they cover.
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Violations
HPD reports that during the week of July 30, through Aug. 5, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Air Quality Response Plan Developed for Big Island Schools
Department of Health and Department of Education work to protect Hawai‘i Island students from volcanic emissions (vog) in preparation for new school year.
House Speaker Saiki Elected NCSL VP
House Speaker Scott K. Saiki was recently elected vice president of the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Vaccination Consent Forms Due Aug. 16
Flu vaccination consent forms are distributed in student orientation or “back to school” packets in Hawai‘i schools.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, Aug. 4–10
The State of Hawaiʻi DOT and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced temporary lane closures through Saturday, Aug. 10.
3rd Supplementary Proclamation Extends Assistance for Hawai‘i Island
Gov. David Ige has signed a third supplementary proclamation relating to Kīlauea Volcano’s continuing lava flows and volcanic activity.
Prepare Pets for Hurricane Season
With the hazardous Pacific hurricane and storm season upon us, the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society has a few tips to help keep animals safe during and after a storm:
Volcanic Activity & Quakes Keep Most of HVNP Closed
Although seismicity decreased over the weekend, the temblors—more than 18,000 in the last 30 days—have wreaked havoc throughout the park.
Pāhoa Meeting Canceled Amid Hurricane Preparations
The Pāhoa eruption information meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, has been canceled as Hawai‘i County prepares for Hurricane Hector.
Hawai‘i Delays Paying Nation Guard Members
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa commented on Hawai‘i’s delays in paying National Guard members and Gov. David Ige’s administration’s belated attempts to fix the problem.
5 PM: Flooding Rains Possible Within Next 48 Hours
Hurricane Hector will cross into the local region from Tuesday night into Thursday and it remains too early to determine specific impacts on island weather.
4 PM: Lava Could Resume Any Time
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section.
VIDEO: Fissure 8 Slows, Pohoiki Still Stands
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018.
PHOTO & ANIMATION: Pohoiki, Summit Caldera
The U.S. Geological Survey took this photo of Isaac Hale Beach Park and the Pohoiki boat ramp on the Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, overflight.
6 AM UPDATE: Hector Enters Central Pacific
The County of Hawai’i reports that the county is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Hector in the Central Pacific region later this week.
Brush Fire Erupts on Mauna Loa Above Volcano
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports a brush fire on the slopes of Mauna Loa above Volcano at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018.
PHOTOS: Activity Much Less Vigorous
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018.
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition ‘WHISKEY’ for Hawai‘i County
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set Port Condition WHISKEY for Hawai‘i County as of 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in advance of Hurricane Hector.
Memorial Service Held for Hilo Native Killed Fighting California Fire
A Memorial Service was held for fallen firefighter Captain Brian Hughes, on Saturday Aug. 4, 2018, at the Ernest E. Valdez Hall in Fresno, California.
