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Humane Society Offers Pet Safety Tips During Storms
Being pet prepared means your pets will be safe and comfortable when a disaster happens.
US Citizen Arrested for Sexual Conduct with Minor in Foreign Place
Kenji M. Price, US Attorney for the District of Hawai‘i, announced that the criminal complaint charges George Alexis Theros with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl on a boat in Panama.
UH Booklet Helps Children Understand Dementia, Memory Loss
The release introduces the theme of Pomai and Her Papa: Growing Up with Memory Loss and Holding On to What Matters Most as an energetic little girl named Pomai who wants nothing more than for her grandfather, Papa, to play with her.
Hirono Legislation Promotes Native Plant Use, Protection
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) has co-introduced a bill intended to promote native plant use, research and protection.
UH Board of Regents to Consider Mauna Kea Permitted Action Group
The full board is being asked to consider the appointment of the permitted interaction group, which would be tasked to investigate issues related to the university’s stewardship and governance activities on Maunakea.
Hawai‘i County to Provide Sand to Public for Sandbags
Sand will be available at locations throughout the island to enable residents to make their own sandbags ahead of possible flooding due to Erick and Flossie.
Three Transfer Station Green Waste Facilities Closed Thursday
The Kealakehe, Pāhoa and Waiea Transfer Stations on Hawai‘i Island are closed Thursday.
HPD Heatstroke Tips
Heatstroke of children in vehicles is a tragedy that can be prevented with a little preparation.
High Surf Warning in Effect for Big Island
HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM FOR EAST-FACING SHORES
SATURDAY BIG ISLAND POWER OUTAGE UPDATES
As of Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., no outages have been reported.
Wind Advisory in Effect for Big Island
A Wind Advisory is in effect from noon today to 6 p.m. Friday as Tropical Cyclone Erick passes to the south.
SATURDAY UPDATES: BIG ISLAND TRAFFIC & ROADS
South Point Road is closed. Only residents of South Point Road will have access until further notice.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i From 6.5-M Chile Quake
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has occurred near the coast of Central Chile at 8:28 a.m.
SATURDAY UPDATES: BIG ISLAND CLOSURES, CANCELLATIONS, NOTICES
Issac Hale Beach Park will open tomorrow at 9 a.m. Whittington and Punalu‘u Beach parks will open at 3 p.m. today.
UPDATES: Erick Rapidly Weakening Well South of Big Island
The center of Hurricane Erick was about 265 miles S of Hilo as of 5 p.m. Thursday.
Momoa Visits Mauna Kea, Protectors
Momoa proceeded with his family to the kūpuna tent, greeting them individually, conversing with them and taking some pictures.
Hawai‘i Island Beach & Road Closures
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense issued several beach and road closures Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Erick.
Tropical Storm Warning
A Tropical Storm Warning means sustained winds from 34 to 63 knots are expected due to a tropical storm within 36 hours.
High Surf Advisory For Big Island
Expect surf to rise overnight exceeding advisory levels by daybreak, with warning level surf expected through the day.
