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LIST: Flooding rains spur closures and cancellations. Here’s the latest
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Heavy rains continue to drench parts of the state as a kona low looms. Here are some of the closures and cancellations announced so far:. The city has moved Radford High School’s graduation from the Waikiki Shell to the Blaisdell Arena. The ceremony is still scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday.
Honolulu Hale illuminates for National EMS Week
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Mayor Blangiardi has directed Honolulu Hale to be lit in orange, blue, and white to commemorate National EMS Week. The lighting will begin at sundown Sunday, May 19 and continue until sunrise on Saturday, May 25. The city has planned several events for EMS Week, including a promotional ceremony and a civilian responder recognition.
Officials monitoring Wahiawa Reservoir and say they’re prepared to take action
HONOLULU (KHON2) — As stormy conditions continue for the island, officials announced they are continuing to monitor the situation and are prepared to take action. City officials are monitoring water levels of Oahu’s streams, including at Wahiawa Reservoir, also known as Lake Wilson. The levels are at about 80-feet with the dam being 88-feet high. […]
New report shows a 12% increase in those experiencing homelessness on Oʻahu
The number of people experiencing homelessness on Oʻahu increased again this year — particularly those who are unsheltered. According to this year's Point in Time Count, the amount of people experiencing homelessness increased by about 12%. For those who are unsheltered, the increase was higher at 17%. Partners...
Honolulu on alert: rain brings concerns of potential emergencies
HONOLULU (Island News) -- So far, the rain hasn't caused major damage in O’ahu but the city's still on high alert for any emergencies that may arise from the expected downpours. “Pretty limited impacts so far,” said Hiro Toiya with the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, “but there's still...
City crews responding after 18,000 gallons of sewage spilled in Palolo
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The city’s Department of Environmental Services responded to a wastewater spill in Palolo on Thursday morning. It happened near the intersection of Kaʻau Street and Palolo Avenue. ENV crews said they were notified of the spill just after 9:10 a.m. Workers were able to stop the spill around 10:30 a.m.
LIST: What’s closed, what roads are flooded on Oahu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Slick roads and multiple traffic incidents are causing delays on the roadways as Oahu continues to feel the impacts of a kona low. The first responders and the Hawaii Department of Transportation are monitoring the latest incidents and giving the public a heads-up with the following alerts. National Weather Service active alerts: […]
Friday Forecast - Morning rains for Oahu with shifting rains toward Kauai for the afternoon hours
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Kona Low brings heavy rains focused on Oahu and Kauai Friday. Overnight, cloudy skies with scattered showers in the evening. Heavier rains can be expected after midnight. Flooded roadways and landslides will be possible. Lows in the lower 70s.
HNN News Brief (May 16, 2024)
The governor has signed an emergency proclamation and pledged an all-of-government response to a kona low system nearing the islands that forecasters warn could bring record rains, flash flooding and thunderstorms. The city has also activated its Emergency Operations Center.
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