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Flood advisory issued as moderate to locally heavy rainfall soaks parts of East Hawai‘i
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May 17, 2026 · 1:00 PM
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Flood advisory issued as moderate to locally heavy rainfall soaks parts of East Hawai‘i
Some locations that will experience flooding include Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pāhoa, Hawaiian Acres, Orchidland Estates, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Kalapana, ʻĀinaloa, Leilani Estates, Fern Acres, Eden Roc, Fern Forest, Nānāwale Estates, Hawaiian Beaches, Isaac Hale Beach Park and the former Kapoho area.
May 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM
State alerts Hawaiʻi health professionals to fraud scheme targeting license holders
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May 17, 2026 · 8:00 AM
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May 17, 2026 · 5:00 AM
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US Postal Service celebrates National Mailbox Improvement Week
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Give your mailbox a spring makeover: USPS celebrates National Mailbox Improvement Week
This Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18-24, 2026), the United States Postal Service is reminding customers everywhere to inspect, maintain, and make any needed upgrades to their mailboxes. The spring cleaning effort encourages customers to help carriers ensure mail, packages, and special deliveries arrive on time, safely and securely.
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