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Hawaiian Electric activates emergency response plan ahead of Hone
Hawaiian Electric urges customers to review their family and business emergency plans and to keep a close watch on the development of the storm.
Seismic activity around Kīlauea continues; no signs of imminent eruption at this time
Seismic activity at Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone is still elevated but has continued at a decreased rate.
Nothing sweet or soft about Tropical Storm Hone as it continues trek toward Hawai‘i
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the entire Big Island as Hone is expected to bring increasing wind and the possibility of excessive rain to parts of the island this weekend. The storm was moving west at 16 mph. Its maximum sustained winds increased, now at 50 mph, up from 45 mph earlier this morning.
Strong Tropical Storm Hone still on track to come near or just south of Big Island
The newest detail to develop overnight was that once the storm passes by the Big Island, it is forecast to intensify, reaching hurricane strength late Sunday into Monday as it moves south of Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.
4 Native Hawaiian-owned Big Isle companies showcasing products at Made in Hawai‘i Festival; Nāʻālehu start-up also launching during event
Cupcakes, Boom!, Kaulana Mahina, Kumumea and Pawniolo Pets are being supported by the Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture with grant funds from the state while Stargazer Industries Hawai‘i hopes its presence at the annual festival will open more doors with retailers.
Volcano Watch: Volcanic tremor or distant earthquake? Distinguishing seismic signals
Tremor is characterized by slowly emerging seismic waves that can last for minutes to many days when there are ongoing eruptions. It is important to identify tremor because this signal can be associated with fluid movement, which can sometimes indicate an increased chance of eruption.
Tropical storm watch issued for Big Island ahead of Hone’s approach
The latest forecast track issued at 5 p.m. today by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu shows Tropical Storm Hone’s center still passing south or possibly near the Big Island on Saturday night into Sunday morning as a strong tropical storm.
Portion of Chain of Craters Road closed again as cracks widen with continued seismic activity under Kīlauea volcano
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park made the decision after another heightened period of unrest began earlier this week as earthquake activity increased in the upper East Rift Zone, which continued into this morning, albeit at a much lesser rate.
8 East Hawai‘i school bus routes to be reinstated next week
The routes to be restored include 4 in the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area and another 4 in the Ka‘ū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area.
Update: 1 of 6 runaways sought by Big Island police located; have you seen any of the others?
One of the 6, Aulani Alfapada, was located Aug. 22 in good health. Anyone who might have information about the whereabouts of any of the other missing teens is asked to call the Hawai‘i Police Department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311 or contact Officer Corey Kaneko.
Tropical Storm Hone forms in Central Pacific, expected to pass near or south of Big Island this weekend
The storm was located 885 miles east-southeast of Hilo and 915 miles east-southeast of South Point as of 11 a.m. today, moving west-northwest at 14 mph. It could be close to hurricane strength by this weekend.
Early morning magnitude-4.7 earthquake rattles Big Island and beyond
The location, depth and waveforms recorded as part of today’s earthquake are consistent with slip along faults related to the south flank detachment fault. Aftershocks are possible in the coming days to weeks.
Humpback whales wield tools to ensure their survival, University of Hawai‘i research finds
Thousands of humpback whales migrate to the Hawaiian Islands every winter to mate, give birth and raise their young.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Aug. 22-28: The regular stuff, you know, art, surfing and food; but also drag cars, Pokémon Day and sharing hapé, too
Living in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is definitely not boring. Check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Aug. 22-28 now!
Injured hiker, lost for days without food or water, rescued by Hawai‘i Island firefighters
A wounded hiker – believed to be lost for days without food or water – was rescued Wednesday by Big Island firefighters in the forest off Kamaili Road in Pāhoa. Firefighters reached the scene at about 12:29 p.m. to investigate a resident’s belief she could hear someone yelling for help. After confirming someone was indeed […]
Seismicity still spiked in Kīlauea’s upper East Rift, but slightly lower than previous day
The unrest could represent another pulse of magma being supplied to the upper East Rift Zone following the intrusive event July 22-25 near Pauahi Crater.
Big Island hotels reported 67.6% occupancy rate in July, per latest performance report
Statewide revenue per available room in July 2024 was $301 with average daily rate at $385 and occupancy of 78.4%.
Missing man, 29, last seen in Hilo Tuesday evening
Keegan Pacchioni is five-feet nine-inches tall and 155 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Hawai‘i police seeking 17-year-old runaway last seen in May
Hawai’i Island Police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old runaway, Mary Costner. Costner was last seen on foot near Maku’u Drive and 8th Avenue in Pāhoa on May 20. She is five-feet two-inches tall and 170 pounds with long dark brown hair and brown eyes. Police ask anyone who may have […]
Ill winds churn as system to south and east of Big Island continues to strengthen
A well-defined area of low pressure continues to become more organized, producing showers and thunderstorms, and is expected to merge with a weaker disturbance. A tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to develop later today. The storm is then expected to become more powerful and move into the Central Pacific on a trek near the islands.
