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Man Dies in Ocean After Running from Police
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating an incident in which a man appears to have died in the ocean off the Puna coastline.
PHOTOS: Gov., Kaua‘i Mayor Survey Flood, Landslide Damage
Gov. David Ige, Kaua‘i Mayor Bernard Carvalho took a helicopter tour of the devastated areas of the North Shore of Kaua‘i Monday morning, April 16, 2018.
Kaua‘i Residents, Visitors Advised to Avoid Flood Water Exposure
All residents and visitors on Kaua‘i are advised to stay out of flood waters and limit exposure.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Pathogens First to Receive Hawaiian Names
Researchers in Hawaiʻi, working with national and international specialists, have published a paper providing new insight into the origin and development of the tree disease called Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.
HPD Searching for Ocean View Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 20-year-old male from Ocean View who is wanted.
Red Cross Responds to Kaua‘i Flooding
The Red Cross reported that four homes destroyed homes in Wainiha and there are probably homes damaged in Koloa based on aerial photos.
Sen. Schatz: Feds Must Play Role in Kaua‘i Recovery
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) released a statement in response to severe flooding on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i on April 14 and 15, 2018.
Kaua‘i Mobilizes Search, Rescue, Recovery Efforts in Wake of Floods, Landslides
Gov. David Ige and Kaua‘i Mayor Bernard Carvalho conducted a video teleconference on April 16 from the Kaua‘i Emergency Management’s operations center.
Four Kaua‘i State Parks Closed After Massive Weekend Storm
The record-breaking rain storm on Kaua‘i last weekend, April 14 and 15, 2018, has resulted in the DLNR Division of State Parks closing of four Garden Island parks.
Big Island Lane & Road Closures Through April 20
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Hawaiian Airlines Waives Change Fees for Kaua‘i Travelers
Hawaiian Airlines is waiving reservation change fees for guests holding tickets for travel to and from Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i, between April 14 and 16 due to heavy rain and flooding.
High Surf Advisory Continues for Big Island
A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for east-facing shores of North Kohala, Hamakua, North and South Hilo, Puna and Ka‘ū remains in effect through tonight.
Emergency Proclamation Declares Kauaʻi County a Disaster
Gov. David Ige issued an emergency proclamation for the County of Kauaʻi after unprecedented rains caused flooding and a series of landslides on Kūhiō Highway.
Lightning Causes Power Outages on Hawai‘i Island
Hawai‘i Electric Light reports that customers in north and east Hawai‘i experienced power outages caused by thunderstorms impacting Hawai‘i Island this weekend.
Residential Flood Reported in Hawaiian Beaches
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a residential flood reported in Hawaiian Beaches on Sunday April 15, 2018.
UPDATE 5: Flood Advisory Extended for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 11 p.m.
Report: Hawai‘i Ranks 2nd in Nation for Tax Burden
Hawai‘i residents bear the highest sales and excise tax burden in the nation.
High Surf Advisory, Flash Flood Watch for Big Island
Saturday, April 14, 2018, 7 a.m.: The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch and High Surf Advisory for Hawai‘i Island.
WARNING: Contaminated Water in Gulch Near ʻŌʻōkala
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) announces that it is warning the public stay out of Alaialoa Gulch below Mamalahoa Highway, ʻŌʻōkala, Hawai‘i.
