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Rates are periodically updated because beverage container sizes and weights change with time; all certified redemption centers are required to use the revised rates beginning Oct. 1.

Big Island officials report dangerous driving conditions caused by high winds resulted in the closure of several miles of the roadway between Waimea and Hāwī.

A general northward motion, with a decrease in speed, is expected to continue through Friday night before the hurricane takes a sharp westward turn and picks up speed Saturday and Sunday, still forecast to be a major hurricane by then.

However, saturated ground conditions from recent rainfall continue to increase the risk of falling trees and vegetation-related damage to electrical equipment — even in areas not experiencing the strongest winds.

Declaration provides federal assistance for emergency protective measures in the City and County of Honolulu as well as Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties, including direct federal assistance, at a 75% federal cost share.

“There’s no substitute for talk story and being able to really get into the stories of Hilo,” UH President Wendy Hensel said.

The hurricane is now 175 miles south of South Point with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.

The new state cemetery office in Hawaiʻi recently completed a $200,000 project at Waiʻanae Japanese Cemetery that included removal of trash, cutting down trees that were uprooting graves and installing fencing.

The observatory based on the Big Island in Hawai‘i most of the year remotely keeps an eye on American Samoa, annual visits to the U.S. territory are essential for maintaining and strengthening partnerships on those islands and the territory’s volcano and earthquake monitoring network.

Hawaiʻi Coffee Association calls attention to the cumulative impact on farmers and need for long-term preparedness and resilience.

The Salvation Army’s Hilo Overnight Safe Space, which serves the community’s houseless population, will be temporarily relocated to Hilo High School because of the impending storm.

The tracker provides observations intended to offer a straightforward way for residents, emergency managers, researchers, media and others to monitor observed rainfall and wind conditions as Hurricane Nolo approaches and moves through Hawaiʻi.

“It’s like we’ve been beaten with a stick and we’re getting beat again,” said 62-year-old Owen Fritts, who owns a macadamia nut farm in South Point.

Hawaiʻi Animal Kuleana Alliance, HOPE Services and Nā‘ālehu Resilience Hub each receive $10,000 from foundation to provide food, water, emergency supplies and more for residents and animals before the next storm strikes.

Expected to become a major hurricane by this weekend and pass near or just south of the Big Island on Saturday, with tropical storm conditions expected to begin Friday night and hurricane conditions possible Saturday.

Nolo is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday night and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches the Big Island.

A short-period south swell and strong winds generated by what is now Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to produce advisory level surf along those exposed shores.

Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife reminds the public that incidents such as these are preventable.

The company is maintaining a 24-hour watch on Nolo’s path in order to position crews and equipment in areas most likely to be affected.

People are urged to avoid forested and coastal areas due to the dangers of rising streams, flash flooding, falling trees, storm surge or high surf.