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Sen. Schatz: Labor Day Statement
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) issued the following statement in recognition of Labor Day.
Sen. Hirono: Labor Day Statement
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released the following statement in observation of Labor Day.
Thunderstorms Possible, Band of Showers Affecting Big Island
The influence from Hurricane Lester will continue to gradually take hold of the main Hawaiian Islands as the day progresses, and into tonight’s time frame…
Crusin’ Pololu Valley With Tita Nui
Pololu Valley is the northernmost valley along the east coast of the Kohala Mountains on the Island of Hawai‘i.
Weekend Weather Forecast, Hurricane Watch Dropped
Click here for ongoing updates Click here for Friday, Sept. 2, 5 p.m. video update with Malika Dudley Click here for business and school reopenings Click here for emergency shelter information Click here for power, road and flooding status reports Click here for hurricane safety tips Click here for airline information Click here for hurricane photos […]
Scheduled Lane Closures Sept. 2–4
The DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures for Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4, 2016.
Hirono Denounces Trump’s ‘Bizarre, Offensive’ Speech
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono took to Twitter to fire back at Donald Trump after his latest speech on immigration.
UPDATE: 3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Awakens Big Island Residents
UPDATE: Thursday, Sept.1, 2016 The Hawaiian National Volcanoes Observatory updated its report regarding today’s early morning earthquake. The observatory released a statement at 2:12 p.m. today indicating that the quake was a magnitude 3.7 that occurred 4.7 miles northwest of Mauna Kea Summit at a depth of 15.3 miles. ORIGINAL POST, Thursday, Sept. 1, […]
5 PM UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended to 8 PM
In anticipation of Hurricane Lester, the National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch for Hawai‘i County.
Hurricane Lester Weather Impacts
Here is a summary of the expected weather conditions for the Big Island as Madeline departs and Lester approaches. Meteorologist Malika Dudley will be doing LIVE…
Food Basket Readies for Storms
The Food Basket, Inc. – Hawai`i Island’s Food Bank is preparing for the potential effects of Hurricanes Madeline and Lester as they continue their approach.
Governor Signs Emergency Proclamation
Gov. David Ige signed a pre-landfall emergency proclamation on Tuesday, Aug. 30, as the state prepares for possible impacts from Hurricanes Madeline and Lester.
Pāhoa & Keaukaha Emergency Shelters Close
Hawai‘i County has designated the following schools as activated shelters starting today at 5 p.m…
UPDATE: Park/School/Business Closures/Reopenings
The following are closed due to the approaching hurricanes…
Partial Park Closures as Hurricanes Approach
To ensure the safety of visitors and employees, sections of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will close starting at 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 30, as hurricanes Madeline and Lester approach Hawai‘i Island. Park closures are as follows for Tuesday, Aug. 30 by 5 p.m.: Kulanaokuaiki Campground and Hilina Pali Road All backcountry sites and Mauna […]
Red Cross Offers Hurricane Safety Tips
Emergency preparedness kits should include enough supplies for at least seven days in case someone has to evacuate.
Big Island Fair Cancelled Due to Hurricanes
E.K. Fernandez Shows has cancelled the Big Island Fair in Kona, originally scheduled at the Old Kona Airport Recreational Park on Sept. 8, 9, 10 and 11.
