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Winter Weather Advisory for Big Island Summits Extended
Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.
1 New COVID-19-Related Death Reported on the Big Island
Officials report one COVID-19-related death on the Big Island Friday, bringing Hawai‘i County’s death toll to 50.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Dec. 18, 2020
Hawai‘i Police Department releases its outstanding warrants list for Dec. 18.
Big Island Weekend Road Closures: Dec. 18-20
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Dec. 18-20.
High Surf Advisory Issued for East-Facing Shores
High surf advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday.
Man Found Dead After Shooting in Hilo
Authorities are investigating a shooting in Hilo that left a man dead this morning.
Flood Advisory Issued for East Hawai‘i
At 6:18 a.m, radar indicated persistent, fast-moving, moderate to heavy showers streaming over windward Big Island from the east.
Volcano Watch: Small but Notable Magma Intrusion at Kīlauea’s Summit
The 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption and summit caldera collapse marked the end of the 35-year-long Puʻu ʻŌʻō and 10-year-long summit lava lake eruptions, and the beginning of a new chapter in Kīlauea Volcano activity.
Post-Arrival COVID Testing at Kona, Hilo Airports to Continue Into January
Transpacific travel testing at Hawai‘i County’s airports will continue through the new year through a public-private partnership.
Wind Advisory in Effect Starting at Midnight
A wind advisory is in effect starting at midnight and ending at 6 p.m. Friday.
DOH Reports 142 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Thursday reported 142 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 19,731 since the pandemic began.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Big Island Summits
Wintry mix of rain, snow and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches.
Body Found on Remote Trail in Volcano Identified
Hawai‘i Police have identified a body discovered on a remote trail in the Kahauale‘a Natural Area Reserve, in Volcano.
HPD Renew Request for Help Finding 16-Year-Old Runaway
Hawai‘i Police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Chanastie K. Caitano, a reported runaway.
Motorists Are Reminded to Not Drink and Drive This Holiday Season
Hawai‘i Police Department will be participating in a sign-waving campaign nationwide to remind motorists to drive sober during the holidays.
Self-Quarantine for Inter-Island Travelers Reduced to 10 Days
The state’s mandatory self-quarantine for travelers entering the state and traveling between counties has been reduced from 14 days to 10.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Hawai‘i County
At 3:53 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over the Kona slopes of the Big Island. The rain was falling at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour.
Additional Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines Arrived in State
Hawai‘i received another shipment of COVID-19 vaccines today.
DOE Announces Furlough Schedule for Teachers, Employees
The Hawai‘i Department of Education (HIDOE) released its furlough schedule for employees late Tuesday night.
