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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.
Puna Man Will Serve at Least 8 Years of Sentence
A Puna man will spend at least eight years in prison following his conviction on several charges, including burglary and theft.
Flash Flood Warning Extended for East Hawaiʻi Districts
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a flash flood warning for the Kaʻū and Puna Districts until 9:15 p.m.
Mayor Roth Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Weather
Mayor Mitch Roth signed the Mayor’s December 5, 2021, Severe Weather Condition First Emergency
Proclamation earlier today, declaring a state of emergency for the County of Hawaiʻi.
Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi Teen Wish Granted
The reactions on the faces of the East Hawaiʻi family when the silver Toyota Tacoma came around the corner Sunday, Dec. 5, in the parking lot of Hilo’s Francis Wong Stadium were priceless.
Fire Breaks Out in Commercial Property on Bayfront
Firefighters responded Sunday, Dec. 5, to a report of heavy smoke inside a commercial property on Bayfront Highway in Hilo.
National Weather Service Extends Flood Advisory
The National Weather Service has extended a flood advisory for Hawai‘i County until 3:15 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 5.
State Reports 18 New COVID Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 148 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 88,295. One new COVID-related fatality was reported.
Helicopter Operations Scheduled in Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park this Month
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park will be closed several days this month to allow for the removal of invasive, non-native vegetation.
Overdoses by the Numbers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added fentanyl-specific codes on Oct. 1, 2020.
Drug, Firearm Recoveries by the Numbers
Big Island Now requested drug and firearm recovery data from Hawaiʻi Police Department in October.
