News ‘He Gave Everything To Save Nothing’: Firefighter’s Family Wants Change Pending lawsuit says supervisor sent young Maui firefighter into a raging flood without safety gear, leading him to be sucked into a drain. March 17, 2026 0 ‘He Gave Everything To Save Nothing’: Firefighter’s Family Wants Change Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading… What do you feel about this? 0% Love 0% Funny 0% Wow 0% Sad 0% Angry Post navigation Previous: The Big Island got hit from two directions. Kilauea was erupting, and the storm was moving in. Tephra fell in and around Volcano, with reports of up to 6 inches in Volcano Village and nearby areas. Highway 11 had to be closed for clearing equipment and debris. Visitors and residents who thought they were dealing with one problem were suddenly facing multiple problems. It was a Kona storm layered on the heels of an active eruption, road closures, and park-area disruption, which is the best way to understand what happened on the Big Island. Visitors usually think one risk at a time, but Hawaii stacked them up this week. Rain is one issue. Fierce wind is another. Closed highways are another. Volcanic fallout is another. Put them together, and a Big Island vacation in particular can turn into something very different from the version people thought they bought.Next: Neighbor Islands Could See A Rare Political Win In The Legislature Bills primarily serving Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties often struggle to gain traction, but a major housing bill has promise. Related Stories News The Best Thing About This Chick-Fil-A Isn’t on the Menu. It’s 92-Year-Old Mr. Gil August 2, 2026 0 News Child and Family Service celebrates new permanent facility in Hilo August 2, 2026 0 News New Papaikou cell tower draws ire August 2, 2026 0 News Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Collision in Kaʻū August 1, 2026 0 News ‘I Just Thought About My Own Kids’: A Complete Stranger Saved This Little Girl’s Life August 1, 2026 0 News Repairs Scheduled for Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station July 31, 2026 0 News Waimea, Waikōloa Water Service Could be Impacted by Extended Power Outages Due to High Winds July 31, 2026 0 News GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS July 31, 2026 0 Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Δ