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Disaster Relief Funding Passes House
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Ed Case voted to pass disaster relief assistance for Hawai‘i, California, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa and other areas affected by recent hurricanes, typhoons, wildfires, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other natural disasters. The legislation passed by a vote of 237 to 187. Heavy rains hit Kaua‘i and O‘ahu […]
Grant Request Deadline Oct. 27 for Hurricane Lane Assistance
The deadline for eligible organizations in Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi and Maui Counties to submit Requests for Public Assistance for the FEMA PA Grant Program is Oct. 27, 2018.
Tropical Storm Didn’t Impact Gas Prices
Hawai‘i gas prices decreased slightly in some areas and climbed in other areas over the past week, according to the AAA Hawai‘i Weekend Gas Watch.
State Reopens Most Parks and Trails, Urges Caution
At noon today, DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) reopened most lands under its jurisdiction to the public following the threat of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lane. Although lands have been reopened, DLNR advises some caution and urges the public to report any hazards found on trails. DOFAW Administrator David Smith said, “Assessments of conditions and any […]
Kamehameha Schools Lane Update
Kamehameha Schools campuses, preschools, community education programs and offices will open on Monday, Aug. 27 with the exception of KS Hilo preschool. “Kamehameha Schools values the safety of its students, families and employees. Based on the current track of Tropical Storm Lane, and after assessing the conditions of each KS site, we will reopen ALL […]
HIDOE to Reopen Most Schools Monday, Aug. 27
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) school administrators and facilities teams are working in conjunction with federal, state and county emergency management personnel over the weekend to prepare most schools to open on Monday, Aug. 27. However, due to damage from the storm and brush fires, the following Maui campuses will be closed for […]
Coast Guard Reopens Ports in Hawaiʻi
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port reopened all remaining commercial ports in Hawaii as of 9 a.m with the exception of Lanai.
Hawaiian Telcom Update – Tropical Storm Lane
Hawaiian Telcom is moving toward business as usual operations on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i today to serve customers. Hawai‘i Island and Maui County should return to business as usual on Monday, August 27.
Maui Post-Storm Assessment: 8 a.m. 8.25.18
All Maui County departments are reviewing operations this morning in order to determine which services can resume and when.
Storm Warning Cancelled: Rain Bands Dump 40″ on Hawaii Island
The Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued for Oʻahu and Maui County; and the Tropical Storm Watch has been discontinued for Kauaʻi County.
Hurricane Lane: 1,526 People Across 36 Shelters Statewide
As of Thursday night, there were a total of 1,526 people across 36 shelters statewide
Category 4 Lane Intensifies Again With 150 mph Winds, Rain Impacts Likely
Heavy rainfall and possible flooding associated with Lane could affect portions of the state beginning later Wednesday