Fire chief ‘generally agrees’ with audit critiques
After a less than glowing county audit of the Hawaii Fire Department last month, Fire Chief Kazuo Todd hopes to turn the department around over the next several years.
Fire snarls traffic
Traffic was slowed to a crawl Wednesday afternoon on Queen Kaahumanu Highway in Kailua-Kona after a brush fire broke out makai of the major thoroughfare near the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. The fire, reported about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, scorched about 5 acres before firefighters could get the blaze under control. County firefighters were assisted by volunteer firefighters and Chopper 2 in dousing the flames. No injuries were reported. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Police seek public’s help solving mail theft
Big Island police are requesting the public’s assistance for information regarding a theft that occurred on the 13-3000 block of Nohea Street in Leilani Estates in Pahoa.
Ige’s latest order won’t impact Big Island
An executive order by Gov. David Ige loosening gathering restrictions at restaurants and other establishments will not affect the Big Island.
Man accused of trying to steal airplane
A 24-year-old Pahoa man is accused of a brazen daylight attempt to steal an air ambulance from the Hilo International Airport.
Frustrations remain 3 years after Kilauea volcano eruption
HONOLULU — Three years after the eruption of Kilauea volcano, Big Island residents are still waiting for some roads and services to be repaired.
Virus prompts changes for hurricane evacuation shelters
New requirements will be in place at Hawaii’s hurricane evacuation shelters, should they need to be used amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Forecasters predict near-normal Central Pacific hurricane season
Forecasters are calling for normal to below-normal tropical cyclone activity within the Central Pacific this hurricane season.
2018 Central Pacific hurricane season wraps up today
KAILUA-KONA — The 2018 Central Pacific hurricane season officially ends today. However, a developing El Niño could potentially fuel some offseason action.
Heavy rains hit Maui as Olivia approaches Hawaii
HONOLULU — Maui was hit with heavy rain and powerful winds Wednesday as a gradually weakening tropical storm neared Hawaii, with forecasters predicting Tropical Storm Olivia could dump 5 to 10 inches (12 to 25 centimeters). Some places could get as much as 15 inches.
Some impacted by Hurricane Lane vow not to get caught off guard
HILO — As Tropical Storm Olivia made its way to the islands Tuesday, the focus turned mostly away from the Big Island and more toward Maui as it appeared the worst effects of the cyclone would be felt well to the north of Hilo.
Tropical Storm Olivia approaching Big Island, Maui County
KAILUA-KONA — Tropical Storm Olivia continues to weaken as it approaches Hawaii Island and Maui County, forecasters said early Tuesday evening.
Olivia remains tropical storm as it continues westward toward isles
KAILUA-KONA — Big Islanders could begin to feel the effects of Hurricane Olivia as early as Tuesday night, forecasters with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center said Monday evening.
Hurricane Olivia continues to weaken
KAILUA-KONA — Hurricane Olivia continued to weaken Friday, but the Hawaiian Islands still remain within the hurricane’s probable track.
Hurricane Norman on course to pass Hawaii to northeast
HONOLULU — One hurricane is on course to bypass Hawaii to the northeast, while another appears set to weaken before it gets closer to the island state.
Hurricane Norman 690 miles east of Hilo; high surf possible
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reported that as of 11 a.m. today, Hurricane Norman was 690 miles east of Hilo with sustained winds of 80 mph moving west at 14 mph.
1 death from Hawaii storm Lane reported on Kauai
LIHUE — Officials are reporting the first death associated with a powerful storm that initially threatened Hawaii as a hurricane and later weakened to a tropical depression.
Two hurricanes form in Eastern Pacific
KAILUA-KONA — Forecasters are keeping tabs on a pair of hurricanes spinning in the Eastern Pacific far east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands.
Tropical storms churning in Eastern Pacific
KAILUA-KONA — Tropical Storm Miriam continues to track westward but with little change in strength, forecasters said Tuesday.
Tropical Storm Lane damage assessment under way
HONOLULU — Hawaii officials on Monday continued assessing damage from Tropical Storm Lane, which ranked as the No. 3 rainmaker from a tropical cyclone in the United States since 1950.
