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High Surf Warning is Effect for Big Island Shores
Swells from Tropical Storm Flossie will cause surf to increase along east-facing shores tonight until 6 AM HST Monday.
Sen. Hirono Introduces Bill to Promote Affordable Clean Energy
The Next Generation Electric Systems Act would establish a competitive grant program to modernize the nation’s electric systems.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Big Island Waters
3:31 AM: SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING
UPDATES: TS Flossie Moving WNW; TS Gil Forms in Eastern N. Pacific
Flossie is expected to become a tropical depression Sunday night.
HPD Seeks Information Regarding Theft of Safe in Kamuela
Hawai’i Island Police are seeking assistance from anyone with information about a burglary that occurred at a food establishment located in Kamuela.
Hawa‘i DOT Prepares for Impacts From TS Erick and Flossie
The Hawai‘i HDOT is making preparations in advance of possible weather impacts as TS Erick passes south of the state and TS Flossie approaches the state.
MISSING: Kiana Genda, 15, North Kohala
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile from North Kohala.
UPDATE: Small Craft Advisory Continues for Big Island Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the Small Craft Advisory for Alenuihaha Channel and Big Island windward waters.
UPDATE: High Surf Warning CANCELLED
Surf along the east- and SE-facing shores of the Big Island has dropped below the advisory level.
UPDATE: Wind Advisory CANCELLED for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds have dropped below advisory criteria.
UPDATES: Flood Advisory Cancelled; Flash Flood Watch Continues
A Flood Advisory is in effect for the Island of Hawai‘i until 11:45 a.m. A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect for the Big Island through Saturday morning.
UPDATES: Erick Fades; Flossie Moves Into Central Pacific
The center of Tropical Storm Flossie is located near latitude 17.5°N, longitude 139.5°W, about 1,030 miles E of Hilo.
Tropical Storm Warning in Effect for Big Island
TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR HAWAI‘I ISLAND.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Aug. 2–4
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch CANCELLED for Big Island
The Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island has been cancelled.
High Surf Warning in Effect for Big Island
A swell generated by Hurricane Erick will produce warning level surf along east facing shores of the Big Island.
Legislation Would Expand GI Bill to Cover Cost of Career License, Certification Exams
The GI Bill Access to Career Credentials Act would allow the GI Bill to cover the cost of approved preparatory courses for professional and career license and certification exams.
Legislation Would Cap Insulin Co-Pay at $100 in Hawai‘i
Rep. John Mizuno has drafted a bill to cap the co-pay for a 30-day supply of the life-saving drug insulin to $100.
Humane Society Offers Pet Safety Tips During Storms
Being pet prepared means your pets will be safe and comfortable when a disaster happens.
