North Hawai‘i News
PHOTOS: Hurricane Iselle – Before & After
A chronological series of images from Big Island Now staff and readers of Hurricane Iselle’s effects on the Big Island.
Primary Election Summary
Gov. Abercrombie concedes to David Ige, while US Senator Schatz scrapes past Hanabusa to hold the senate seat — but that’s contingent on delayed votes in Puna reflecting the current results.
Storm Postpones Election for Two Big Island Polling Places
Roads leading to polling places at the Hawaiʻi Paradise Community Center and Keoneopoko Elementary School remained closed on Friday afternoon. Voting for those in the affected areas will be done by absentee ballot.
Roads Blocked, Power Out in Large Sections of Puna
Fallen trees disrupt road access in Hawaiian Paradise Park and Volcano as tropical storm Iselle moves west across the state.
24-Hour Rainfall Totals for Hawai`i Island
24-hour rainfall totals ending at 8 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, show more than 14 inches of rain at Saddle Quarry and Kulani …
Weakened Iselle Drenches Big Island
Flash-flood warnings extended as Tropical Storm Iselle brings heavy rainfall to the Big Island.
CONTAINED: Hydrogen Sulfide Release at Puna Geothermal
Residents near Puna Geothermal Venture advised to remain indoors or evacuate the area.
UPDATE: ‘Hilo Will Be the Center of the Storm’
With high winds and heavy rainfall pelting the Big Island, thousands of residents seek refuge at public shelters.
Iselle Update: 9 a.m. Press Conference Highlights
The impacts—in the form of heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surge—are anticipated to begin as early as 4 p.m. on Hawaiʻi Island today, with the center of the storm passing over the Big Island of Hawaiʻi in the late afternoon to evening hours.
Hurricane Iselle Continues on Track Toward Hawaiʻi
The system was located about 1,245 miles east of Hilo, and 1,345 miles ESE of Kahului this morning, and was moving west at 10 mph. The system has sustained winds of 140 mph and is expected to move into the Central Pacific sometime on Tuesday.
Concussions Topic Of North Hawaii Hospital Talk
Melissa Roalstad co-founded Think Head First, LLC, devoted to raising consciousness about and helping to coordinate recovery from concussive injury.
Land Board Clears Way For 30m Telescope Construction
The $1.3 billion telescope would allow researchers to study planets in our solar system, explore other galaxies and help determine the age of the oldest stars in the universe.
Asuncion Held For Three Attempts To Kill Cops
Riley Asuncion, 38, of Puna allegedly assaulted a woman and stole her SUV , then allegedly tried to run down a couple of investigating police officers.
House Passes Bill Boosting International Tourism to US
The measure would extend Brand USA, a promotional program funded by a fee paid by international travelers and matched by the private sector.
Weather Service Watching Systems in Eastern Pacific
One located 1,400 miles from the Big Island has a 30% chance of developing into a cyclone.
Presentations to Educate Kupuna on Fraud Issues
A coalition of county and state agencies will hold the four events islandwide to help senior citizens avoid Medicare, securities and other types of fraud.
Food Establishments to Receive Color-Coded Placards
The new law establishes the use of green, yellow or red cards to indicate each business’ status following food-safety inspections.
Big Island Escapes Most of Wali’s Wrath
Oahu received the heaviest rains of more than an inch per hour which were triggered when Wali’s moisture hit a low-pressure system sitting near Kauai.
Public’s Help Sought in Stolen Credit Card Case
They are trying to identify a man observed using the credit card at a Hilo convenience store last year.
State Closing Waimanu Valley campground, Muliwai Trail
The trail that leads from Waipio Valley to the remote campground could be subjected to flash flooding from rainfall from tropical depression Wali.
