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County wants Big Island residents to fill out survey about damage from storm system
Data collected from the survey will allow Hawaiʻi County officials to determine if our jurisdiction qualifies for any state or federal assistance, and to assist with hazard mitigation planning.
What is the 2022 ‘Word of the Year’ for Hawai’i?
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of English chose the 2022 Word of the Year for Hawaiʻi based on the return of face-to-face interactions.
Gallery: Big Island storm toppled trees, damaged county park structures
County, state and utility crews have spent the day working to restore power and clear roads after a cold front Monday swept the Big Island, bringing with it rain, wind and thunderstorms.
Gallery: Snow falls on Big Island summits
While several photos of storm damage are circulated on social media, photos of snow on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are also making an appearance.
Do you recognize this man?
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man involved in a theft that took place at a business establishment in Kea‘au this week.
Possible hydraulic fault forces Hawaiian flight to make emergency landing at Kona airport
A Hawaiian Airlines flight inbound from Maui with 108 passengers onboard made an emergency landing at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport Monday evening due to a possible hydraulic fault.
Update: High Surf Warning extended; all major roadways open
The High Surf Warning has been extended into Wednesday.
Gov. Green’s executive budget includes $50 million for Hilo Medical Center expansion
“As a physician, I see the dire need for healthcare. … We need to take a multi-pronged and holistic approach to address our healthcare worker shortage and access to high quality care,” said Gov. Josh Green, M.D.
What a storm: Rain, Hail, Snow, Wind, Flooding, Thunder & Lightning batter the Big Island
Throughout various areas in West Hawaiʻi, firefighters have responded to arcing power lines and downed trees.
Weather closure update: Several road closures reported and 2 shelters open
Adverse weather results in various county closures and two shelters opening in Kona and Waimea.
Hilo man arrested after illegal planting of coconut palms in East Hawai‘i recreation area
A Hilo man was arrested on Sunday after attempting to plant 165 keiki coconut palms in the middle of the Wailoa River State Recreation Area.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management holding virtual workshop for hazard mitigation plan
During the workshop, the agency will gather public input for the state’s update to its Hazard Mitigation Plan that deals with flooding, hurricanes, wildfires and other hazards.
National historical parks in West Hawai‘i close due to adverse weather
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau and Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Parks will be closed for the rest of the day due to adverse weather.
Planet spiraling to its doom discovered by University of Hawaiʻi astronomers
The planet, Kepler-1658b, with a size similar to Jupiter, is destined to spiral closer and closer to its maturing star until they collide and the planet is obliterated.
Search for missing Hawai‘i Life Flight aircraft ends
The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday suspended the active search for the missing aircrew, nearly two days after the flight departed from Kahului, Maui, headed for the Waimea-Kohala Airport on the Big Island.
Traffic signal work planned in Keaʻau
There will be law enforcement directing traffic at the intersection when the signal is in flashing mode.
Flood advisory issued for portion of Big Island; Waipiʻo Valley Access Road, portion of Highway 270 closed
According to the National Weather Service, radar indicated heavy rain over portions of North Kona, North and South Kohala and Hāmākua at 4:46 p.m. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
El Niño ‘flavors’ help unravel past variability, future response to climate change
The research enables more accurate projection of future changes and impacts from El Niño, the primary factor affecting variability in water temperature and trade wind strength in the Pacific.
What’s the plan for $600 million to reduce waitlist for Hawaiian homestead lands?
The Association of Hawaiians for Homestead Lands, a federal office of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is hosting a virtual national briefing about the beneficiary $600 million spending plan for Act 279 on Dec. 21.
