News in Hilo
No major power outages as of Friday afternoon as Hurricane Nolo approaches
However, saturated ground conditions from recent rainfall continue to increase the risk of falling trees and vegetation-related damage to electrical equipment — even in areas not experiencing the strongest winds.
Volcano Watch: From aloha to talofa; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors American Samoa
The observatory based on the Big Island in Hawai‘i most of the year remotely keeps an eye on American Samoa, annual visits to the U.S. territory are essential for maintaining and strengthening partnerships on those islands and the territory's volcano and earthquake monitoring…
University of Hawaiʻi launches Nolo rainfall, wind tracker
The tracker provides observations intended to offer a straightforward way for residents, emergency managers, researchers, media and others to monitor observed rainfall and wind conditions as Hurricane Nolo approaches and moves through Hawaiʻi.
Hurricane Nolo strengthens into a Category-2 storm as it approaches Big Island
UPDATED 11:55 a.m.
Exhausted Ka‘ū residents still recovering from Hurricane Lala brace for Nolo
"It's like we've been beaten with a stick and we're getting beat again," said 62-year-old Owen Fritts, who owns a macadamia nut farm in South Point.
Olvera-Harle finding his footing as the Warriors place-kicker
Like rain on moving day or bird droppings on a person’s head, good omens can take bad forms.
New Wahine basketball coach Mitchell approaches season with fresh perspective
For Khalilah Mitchell, the most challenging part of ascending from assistant to head coach of Hawaii women’s basketball team is having to let go — a little.
Looking to avoid dubious mark, Angels outlast Mariners
Christian Moore doubled, singled and drove in three runs as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-4 Thursday night.
Nolo strengthens as it nears Big Island; County to open five more shelters this morning
After a fly-through of the storm by the U.S. Air Force’s Hurricane Hunters, it’s officially Hurricane Nolo.
Storms sink economic forecast for Hawaii
Natural disasters in Hawaii this year are contributing to a big drain on the state economy, where growth is now projected to be its weakest since a 2020 contraction due to COVID-19.
At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out
UNITED NATIONS — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mounted a forceful defense of Israel’s actions in the region at the UN on Thursday, seeking to counter growing international isolation ahead of elections he could lose, as dozens of delegates streamed out.
News in brief for September 25
WH asks Supreme Court to allow deportations to third countries