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Kekūanāo’a St. Resurfacing to Begin July 25
The County Highway Maintenance Division will begin resurfacing Kekūanāo’a Street between Hīnano Street and Kīlauea Avenue on Monday, July 25, 2016.
UPDATE: TS Darby Passes; Services Resume
UPDATE: July 25, 7:15 a.m. Tropical Storm Darby has passed, leaving partly cloudy skies with showers likely for windward areas. There will be scattered afternoon showers for the Kona side with a slight chance of thunderstorms during that time. High temperatures from 84° to 89°. Winds will be northeasterly from 10 to 20 mph. UPDATE: […]
Ige to Attend Democratic National Convention
Gov. David Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige are scheduled to participate in the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, next week.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Responds to Darby Outages
Hawai‘i Electric Light has been responding to outages due to high winds from Tropical Storm Darby.
Hawaiian Airlines to Waive Change Fees
Hawaiian Airlines will waive reservation change fees and differences in fares for customers needing to change travel plans because of Tropical Storm Darby.
Island Air to Waive Change Fees Due to Darby
Island Air will waive reservation change fees and differences in fares for customers needing to change their travel plans due to Tropical Storm Darby.
4.3 Magnitude Earthquake NW of Captain Cook
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.3 earthquake beneath the Hawaiʻi Island on Friday, July 22, 2016, at 9:16 p.m
HIHS Offers Animal Safety Tips During Darby
The Hawaii Island Humane Society has a few tips to help keep animals safe during and after Tropical Storm Darby.
Civil Defense Releases Darby Update
As of 5 a.m. today, Tropical Storm Darby is located about 100 miles southeast of Hilo moving to the west at 9 miles per hour.
Tropical Storm Darby: Hawai‘i Island UPDATES
The 5 a.m. forecast track takes Darby to Hawai‘i Island in 12 hours.
Hawai‘i Island Residents Urged to Prepare for Darby
In partnership with the Hawai‘i County, Hawai‘i Red Cross volunteers will be opening shelters on Hawai‘i Island today in response to Tropical Storm Darby.
Civil Defense: Heavy Rains Begin Tonight
Hawai‘i Island Civil Defense has posted a Tropical Storm Darby update for Friday, July 22, at 5 p.m.
Governor Signs Emergency Proclamation Due to Darby
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige signed a pre-landfall emergency proclamation as the state prepares for Tropical Storm Darby.
Boaters Advised to Monitor Coast Guard Radio
DLNR’s Division of Boating & Ocean Recreation doesn’t plan to close state small boat harbors, but advises boaters to monitor VHF radio for Coast Guard alerts.
DLNR Closes State Forest and Park Areas
The DLNR has closed state forest and park areas on the islands of Hawai‘i in anticipation of the effects of Tropical Storm Darby this weekend.
Mayor Signs Emergency Proclamation Due to Darby
Mayor Billy Kenoi signed an emergency proclamation today in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Darby to Hawaiʻi Island.
HPD Continues Investigation of Officer-Involved Shooting
The man who died Thursday afternoon, July 21, following an officer-involved shooting has been identified as 36-year-old BJ Medeiros of Keaʻau.
Food Basket Prepares for Darby
The Food Basket Inc. – Hawai‘i Island’s Food Bank, is preparing for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Darby as it continues to track toward the state.
Volcanoes Park Partial Closures Due to Darby
Park officials will close all backcountry areas and certain roads in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, effective 5 p.m. today, Friday, July 22.
Hawai‘i Island Woman Charged in Stabbing
Faylana Fromm, 38, has been charged with first-degree assault in connection with a stabbing in Hilo on Tuesday evening, July 19.
