1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (331+ words) Hawai‘i County, in coordination with partners, is expanding disaster assistance services available to residents impacted by the major magnitude-6.0 May 22 earthquake centered near Nāpō‘opo‘o and Hōnaunau. The expanded services at community resource centers will help residents apply…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (158+ words) A wind advisory for portions of Hawai‘i Island will take effect at noon and is expected to continue through the week. According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the winds are not directly related to Hurricane Lowell, which…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (300+ words) Lowell has intensified into a hurricane and is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane Wednesday night as it passes hundreds of miles south of the Hawaiian Islands. But the swells generated by Lowell are likely to affect portions of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (149+ words) A brown water advisory that was in effect for the entire Big Island was canceled Aug. 25; however, a new brown water advisory is now in place along the Hāmākua Coast to Hilo Bay. Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (352+ words) Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has partially reopened some areas along Kīlauea summit following recent storms, however, the Kahuku Unit remains closed due to damage from Hurricane Lala until further notice. Crater Rim Drive West from the park entrance to Uēkahuna…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (244+ words) The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency is poised to request a federal disaster declaration as detailed assessments of Hurricane Lala's devastation commence. The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency is preparing to request a federal disaster declaration following damage assessments from Hurricane…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (256+ words) In the wake of Hurricane Lala's devastation, Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has unveiled its Emergency Member Relief Program, offering vital support through loans, payment deferrals, and penalty-free withdrawals. Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has activated an emergency assistance program…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (263+ words) Hawaiʻi Department of Health urges the public to be vigilant about health risks associated with heavy rains, high winds and power outages in the wake of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala. Major storms create environmental conditions that can be detrimental to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (200+ words) Hawai‘i County on Aug. 18 led convoys to deliver supplies to Ka‘ū, bringing truckloads of ice, water and other essential supplies to residents impacted by Hurricane Lala. Supplies were donated by community members and local businesses and were trucked…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (237+ words) Hawaiian Electric invites the public to a Community Resilience Fair on Aug. 29 in North Kohala at Hisaoka Gym in Kamehameha Park. The free family event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is presented by Hawaiian Electric in partnership with Hawai‘i County Council member…...