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Storm preparations underway on Hawaii Island as Hone expected to bring rain, wind and waves
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - With potential severe weather ahead, local, state and federal agencies are closely monitoring the forecast. Hawaii County has partially activated its Emergency Operations Center and said they’re keeping a close watch on the Hilo area. “Looks like they’ll probably get most of the rain and possibly...
The Best Upcoming Big Island Events: Friday Aug. 23 to Wednesday Aug. 28
With the school year now in full effect, we hope all the ohana out there are taking some time this weekend to enjoy the upcoming events happening on our island. This week we have a few exciting gatherings occurring from Kona to Hilo. Head to the island’s west side for...
Increased earthquake activity on Hawaii Island; Chain of Craters Road closed due to cracks
HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii (Island News) -- A recent rash of earthquake activity has struck Hawaii Island, including a 4.7 magnitude quake that stuck just before 1 a.m. on Thursday. According to the United Stated Geological Survey (USGS), five earthquakes have been recorded in the last 24 hours. The 4.7M temblor...
8 East Hawai‘i school bus routes to be reinstated next week
School bus service for nearly 200 students, most of them on the Big Island, will be restored starting next week as 8 previously suspended East Hawai‘i routes are reinstated. The Hawai‘i State Department of Education said 4 routes in the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area and another 4 in the Ka‘ū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area will be reinstated starting Aug. 26.
State closes camping areas and reschedules special hunts ahead of Tropical Storm Hone
Ahead of Tropical Storm Hone, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is closing camping areas and rescheduling special hunts this weekend. ʻĀinapō cabin, Keanakolu cabin, and Waimanu campsites will be closed. Notifications have been sent to all campers who requested permits. The Youth and Disabled Hunt...
Department of Education Names 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year Finalists
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) recently named 15 complex area teachers of the year and one charter school teacher of the year as finalists for the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year recognition. On Oct. 3, one of them will be announced as the 2024...
Big Island mayoral runoff: Roth vs. Alameda
With the general election more than two months away, the key race in Hawaii is the mayoral runoff for the Big Island. Recent precinct-level data from the Office of Elections reveals the strengths and challenges facing each candidate.
Port Condition Whiskey Set For Hawaiʻi County Seaports Due To Tropical Storm
HAWAIʻI ISLAND - The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set port condition Whiskey for the seaports of Hilo and Kailua-Kona in expectation of sustained gale force winds arriving within 72 hours. (BIVN) – The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set port condition Whiskey...
Hawaii Island lane closures this week for various projects
HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hawaii Island will be experiencing lane closures from Aug. 24 to 30, 2024 due to various projects. The schedule for lane closures may change at any time without further notice. All projects may be tentative based on weather advisory. Tap here for a map of lane closures.
LIVE BLOG | More than 3,000 HECO customers without power on the Big Island
More than 3,000 Hawaiian Electric (HECO) customers on the Big Island are without power near Volcano. The outage, reported just before 1 p.m., is affecting customers from Psyck Road to the Na Makani Paio Park area, according to HECO. The outage is not due to a public safety power shutoff.
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