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Update: Hawaiian Electric working to restore power as storm system continues

Hawaiian Electric urges customers to be prepared for possibility of extended outages. Several Hawaiʻi County and state facilities and parks closed because of inclement weather.

Welcome to Sauna Island: Gilma, Hector no longer threats, but muggy times ahead for most of Labor Day Weekend

Tropical moisture from the two former tropical cyclones is causing dew points to spike into the mid to upper 70s, making it steamy, sticky and stifling around the island.

Hawaiʻi County closes 2 parks, cancels some bus routes because of heavy rainfall and flooding

As of this morning, Hilo, Hāmākua and Kaʻū have seen rainfall of between 2 and 3 inches, with areas of Puna seeing nearly 5 inches.

Flooding Closes Waipio Valley Road

More than 8 inches of rainfall over the past day has resulted in the closing of the valley’s steep access road to all but local residents.