News
Surfer Suffers Injuries After Shark Encounter at Banyans
A man is being treated at Kona Community Hospital after a shark encounter in Kona waters over the weekend.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Woman
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a 33-year-old woman reported missing.
Weather Warnings, Advisories Canceled for Big Island
The National Weather Service canceled all weather warnings, watches, and advisories for Hawaii Island for this recent storm.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Hawaiʻi Island
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the Island of Hawai‘i.
Hawaiian Electric Works to Restore Power After Weekend Storm
Hawaiian Electric crews continue to restore electric service to customers impacted after a weekend storm.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Flags have been ordered to half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
2 More Community Spread Cases of Omicron Variant Detected in Hawaii
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports two additional confirmed Omicron variant COVID-19 cases and several possible points of exposure in Hawai‘i.
DOH Reports 90 New Cases Monday
The state’s seven-day average is now 93 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
NWS Issues New Wind Advisory for Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Big Island.
County Opens Emergency Shelters as Bad Weather Rages on
Sustained heavy rains and storm conditions have led to Hawaiʻi County opening two emergency shelters in Kaʻū.
Hawaiian Airlines Offers Travel Waivers Due to Intense, Protracted Storms
Changes can be made by phone, text or via Hawaiian Airlines website.
Storm-Related Power Outages Impact Upwards of 20K on Big Island
Since Sunday, an estimated 20,000 customers experienced brief to extended power outages caused by gusty winds and fallen trees on the island’s transmission and distribution system.
Flash Floods Close Belt Highway, May Impact Ka´u, Puna Districts Through Monday
Radar shows rain falling at 2-3 inches per hour in some areas.
High Surf, Coastal Flooding Warnings Extended for All Hawaiian Islands
A high surf advisory remains in effect for all major Hawaiian Islands, as does a coastal flood warning.
Hawaii County Police Arrest Escaped Fugitive on Big Island
An escaped fugitive on Hawai´i Island has been brought into custody.
Flood Advisory in Effect Big Island Into Monday Afternoon
This advisory may need to be extended if flooding persists.
Do You Know This Man? HPD Seeks Help in Theft Investigation
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation.
County Offers Update on Big Island Beach Park Closures
Stay tuned to Big Island Now for any further closures of county-managed areas and facilities.
Hawaiian Telcom Reports Interruption in Landline Services.
Hawaiian Telcom has located the cause of the interruption and is working to restore service.
Flags to Fly at Half-staff in Honor of Bob Dole
The state will honor World War II veteran and former U.S. senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole, who died Sunday, Dec. 5, at the age of 98.
