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Iselle downgraded to a Tropical Storm, still packing 70 mph winds
Hawaii County Civil Defense Message Information on closures due to Hurricane Iselle. Video of Hawaii County Civil Defense Director Darryl Oliveira here. For a reminder of how to prepare for a possible...
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Puna powers through aftermath of Tropical Storm Iselle
Volunteers joined County, State and Subdivision crews to clean-up Puna in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Iselle which made landfall with near hurricane force winds early Friday morning (Aug 8)....
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Tropical Storm Iselle post-impact update for Saturday (Aug 9)
Hawaii 24/7 Staff UPDATED 6:15 P.M. SATURDAY, AUG. 9 County officials said they still have not inspected many side roads in and around lower Puna and cannot estimate when services will be restored....
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Police ask community to be patient as work crews restore power and access
MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Police Department has received information that members of the public have been confronting work crews from HELCO that are attempting to restore power to the lower Puna area....
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Ruderman concern over Puna election
The following is an open letter from Sen. Russell Ruderman: I wish to express my concern for the people of Puna and my dismay at the seemingly dismissive attitude displayed by election officials...
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Election challenged in Hawaii Supreme Court
MEDIA RELEASE A lawsuit filed Thursday, Aug. 21 by Pahoa residents and the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii Foundation asks the State Supreme Court to allow any registered voter affected by...
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Iselle: Emergency loans available for farmers
MEDIA RELEASE The state Board of Agriculture has approved an emergency loan program for farmers across the state who are suffering from recent storm damage. “Our field surveys and reports from farmers...
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FEMA denies request for disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Iselle damage
A home in Hawaiian Paradise Park damaged from a fallen tree during Tropical Storm Iselle. Hawaii 24/7 File Photo MEDIA RELEASE HONOLULU – The State of Hawaii’s request for a major disaster declaration...
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Puna Pono Alliance geothermal health impact meeting (Aug 30)
Photography by Baron Sekiya | Hawaii 24/7 Warning: Viewer discretion is advised due to strong language in portions of the video The Puna Pono Alliance geothermal health impact meeting Saturday (Aug...
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FEMA Disaster Declaration issued for TS Iselle damage
MEDIA RELEASE Residents in Hawaiian Paradise Park in Puna work to cover damaged portions of a roof torn away by Tropical Storm Iselle. Photography by Baron Sekiya | Hawaii 24/7 WASHINGTON – The U.S....
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Mayor Kenoi thankful for Iselle disaster declaration
MEDIA RELEASE Mayor Billy Kenoi statement on President Obama’s Hawaii Disaster Declaration: “We want to thank President Obama, Governor Abercrombie, and all those who worked on this request for...
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SBA offers low interest loans for those affected by Tropical Storm Iselle
MEDIA RELEASE SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Hawaii residents and business owners affected by Tropical Storm Iselle that occurred August 7 – 9, 2014, U. S....
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Police investigating burglary which occured during storm
MEDIA RELEASE Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in providing information about a burglary at the Hawaiian Shores Community Association’s warehouse in August. On August 22, unknown...
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