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Ige Appoints Brigadier General After False Alert
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige addressed the state Monday, to offer his personal apology for Saturday’s false alert and the fear and anxiety it caused families across the state.
Gov. Ige Delivers Address on False Alert
Brigadier General Kenneth Hara has been appointed to oversee a comprehensive review of our emergency management enterprise and implement needed changes.
Sen. Schatz: ‘No Excuse for False Alarm’
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement criticizing the state’s emergency alert system.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Jan. 13–19
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
Info Briefing on HI-EMA False Ballistic Threat Alarm
In response to the confirmed false ballistic threat alarm, legislators have called for a joint Senate and House Committee informational briefing.
Striping and Traffic Markings On Palani Road
The Department of Public Works Traffic Division announces that it will be doing maintenance work on the striping and traffic markings on Palani Road.
Video: Rep. Gabbard Statement on False Hawai‘i Missile Alert
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) called on the State of Hawai‘i to immediately address the failures that led to the false missile alert and correct them.
UPDATE: Missing Seaview Man Found
UPDATE: January, 15, 2018 12:27 p.m.
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department has reported that William Throop has been located.
Military Convoys Scheduled: Kawaihae to Pōhakuloa, Jan. 15 & 17
Soldiers from the 728th Military Police Battalion and Marines from VMU-3 are scheduled to convoy from Kawaihae to Pōhakuloa Training Area on Jan. 15 and 17.
Hawai‘i Public Libraries to Observe Dr. King Holiday
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all Hawai‘i public libraries and library support offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.
FCC Chair on Hawai‘i False Alert: Safeguards, Controls Not in Place
A wave of panic spread across the state—worsened by the 38-minute delay before a correction alert was issued…
Gov. Ige: False Alert ‘Will Never Happen Again’
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige issued a message to residents and visitors of Hawai‘i the day after an erroneous message was sent warning of an incoming ballistic missile.
Founder of National Women’s March to Speak at Hilo Event
The 2018 Hilo Women’s March Civic Engagement Expo is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mo‘oheau Bandstand in Downtown Hilo.
Hawai‘i Ranked Most Racially Integrated State
According to a recent study, Hawai‘i is the most racially integrated state in the country.
High Surf Warning Continues for Big Island
A High Surf Warning remains in effect for Puna, Hilo, Kohala and Kona shores today, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, through tomorrow.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 7.3M Peru Earthquake
Based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
Volcano Art Center to Host Special Event on ʻAlalā Bird
ʻAlalā Project staff will discuss the latest repopulation efforts for the endangered ʻAlalā crow.
Former President Clinton Visits Big Island
Former President Bill Clinton is currently enjoying time on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
Gov. Ige Statement on Missile False Alarm
Hawai‘i Gov. Ige released the following statement after meetings and debriefings with leaders at the Department of Defense and Hawai‘i Emergency Management.
