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Flood advisory issued as moderate to locally heavy rainfall soaks parts of East Hawai‘i
Some locations that will experience flooding include Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pāhoa, Hawaiian Acres, Orchidland Estates, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Kalapana, ʻĀinaloa, Leilani Estates, Fern Acres, Eden Roc, Fern Forest, Nānāwale Estates, Hawaiian Beaches, Isaac Hale Beach Park and the former Kapoho area.
UPDATE: Flash flood warning canceled for Big Island; flood watch for state remains
A flood watch remains in place for all Hawaiian Islands through Friday afternoon.
UPDATE: Flood advisory canceled for portions of East Hawai‘i as radar shows rainfall, flood threat diminished
However, a flood watch remains in place until 6 p.m. Sunday for the island as impacts from a second kona low in a week is still expected to impact the Big Island.
Residents should remain vigilant, seek assistance if needed following fallout from Episode 41 of Kīlauea eruption
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense advises the public that tephra can pose a health hazard and irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory system; tephra was reported to have fallen Jan. 24 in communities including Volcano Village, Mauna Loa Estates, ʻŌhiʻa Estates, Mountain View, Fern Acres, Kurtistown, ʻĀinaloa, Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiian Beaches and Pāhoa.
Puna’s Highway 130 improvements shift focus to roundabouts for increased safety, efficiency
More than $12 million has been released to the Department of Transportation for long-awaited Highway 130 improvements in the growing district of Puna.
Business Monday: Hydroponic Hut inspires growing produce at affordable costs
Founders Allyson and Allen Blackard combat rising produce costs with innovative hydroponic techniques and inspiring others to grow food.
Puna man faces drug charges after VICE-East operation
52-year-old Davin Antonio was arrested following narcotics search warrants in Ainaloa on Monday.
The last of three inmates to escape Hale Nani has been returned to custody after seven months
Clyde T.T. Loa faces more charges after escaping Hale Nani with two other inmates in a stolen car in December 2024.
Police, fire inspectors investigate arson accusation after a fire damages Puna home
No one was occupying a newly remodeled home during a garage fire in ʻĀinaloa on Monday morning.
Heavy rains diminish over East Hawaiʻi; flood threat shifts to west, north Big Isle
Flash flood warnings were in effect late Friday night and into early Saturday morning for portions of North and South Kohala and Hāmākua as heavy rain and thunderstorms moved over the districts.
Bill’s passage puts Hawai‘i County in position for next round of Kīlauea recovery grants
Bill 56 establishes standards for how the County awards what’s left of $20 million in flexible funding it received in 2019 from the Hawai‘i Legislature to assist with recovery efforts, as well as any future relief funds.
