Civil Defense Severe Weather Update message for Wednesday 04-08-2026 10:27 AM
This is a Civil Defense Severe Weather Update message for Wednesday 04-08-2026 10:27 AM. The National Weather Service has reissued...
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SLOW TRAFFIC WITH INTERMITTENT STOPS ON DANIEL K INOUYE HIGHWAY ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
HILO, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies road users of slow traffic with intermittent stops along Daniel...
Vancouver Woman Runs A ‘Teddy Bear Hospital’ To Restore Cherished Stuffed Animals
Vancouver Woman Runs A ‘Teddy Bear Hospital’ To Restore Cherished Stuffed Animals A retired seamstress is running a one-of-a-kind, heartwarming...
Hawaiʻi Child Welfare Nonprofits Say It’s Too Easy To Sue Them A bill pending in the Hawaiʻi Legislature would limit the liability of nonprofits that contract with the state. Opponents say it would also cheat children.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/hawaii-nonprofits-too-easy-sue/
Toxic Mud? North Shore Flooding Likely Diluted Pesticide Risk Residents are worried the mess they are wading through is contaminated by chemicals sprayed on farms upstream. Test results are pending.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/toxic-mud-north-shore-flooding-likely-diluted-pesticide-risk/
Hawaiʻi County Asks Residents, Visitors to Prepare for Storm Impacts
Hawaiʻi County Asks Residents, Visitors to Prepare for Storm Impacts County of Hawaiʻi officials are encouraging residents and visitors...
Drinking Water Preparedness
Drinking Water Preparedness The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, urges its customers and the community to...
Hawaiʻi Police Department Deputy Chief Bird Public Swearing-in Ceremony April 9 in Kona
The Hawai‘i Police Department will hold a public swearing-in ceremony for Deputy Chief Sherry Bird on Thursday, April 9, 2026,...
HDOT ADVISES TRAVELERS TO PLAN AHEAD FOR MERRIE MONARCH
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds interisland travelers to give themselves extra time at airports this week...
Puna Kupuna Watch Meeting April 9 in Pahoa
Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Puna Community Policing Section will hold its first-ever Puna Kūpuna Watch meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026,...
Hawaiian Electric monitoring severe weather, preparing for possible impact
Hawaiian Electric monitoring severe weather, preparing for possible impact We urge customers to be prepared; emergency preparation tips are available...
Hawaiʻi County Announces 2026 Summer Fun Program
Hawaiʻi County Announces 2026 Summer Fun Program The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation announces the 2026...
LĪHUʻE AIROPORT OPTIMIZATION PLAN – PUBLIC MEETING MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
LĪHUʻE AIROPORT OPTIMIZATION PLAN - PUBLIC MEETING MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE LĪHUʻE, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation...
Hawaiʻi County Launches Coastal Zone Management Atlas
Hawaiʻi County Launches Coastal Zone Management Atlas The County of Hawaiʻi announces the launch of the Coastal Zone Management Atlas,...
Mother And Daughter Rescued After Sinking Into Quicksand As Tide Rolled In
Mother And Daughter Rescued After Sinking Into Quicksand As Tide Rolled In A mother and her young daughter were dramatically...
Vacation Rental Owners Could Face New Hawaiʻi County Rules Stronger enforcement and better registration requirements are on the horizon on the Big Island.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/vacation-rental-owners-could-face-new-hawaii-county-rules/
Disaster Debris: Coming Soon To A Park Near You? Some park users are getting in the faces of city crews and leaving ugly voicemails, demanding the debris be taken elsewhere.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/disaster-debris-park-near-you/
One-Way Traffic Pattern in Effect on Kalanikoa Street During Merrie Monarch Festival
One-Way Traffic Pattern in Effect on Kalanikoa Street During Merrie Monarch Festival In conjunction with the 63rd Annual Merrie...
Hawaiian Electric using drones as a wildfire safety tool Inspections to begin this month on Hawai‘i Island
Hawaiian Electric using drones as a wildfire safety tool Inspections to begin this month on Hawai‘i Island HILO, April...
KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25’16” N 155°17’13” W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation...
