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Puna community on edge as manhunt continues Thursday on Big Island for suspect in triple homicide
The murders of three men within less than 48 hours and ongoing search for 36-year-old armed and extremely dangerous suspect Jacob “Jake” Daniel Baker are causing fear, unease, frustration, grief and more among residents.
Hilo man killed in single-vehicle crash on Māhiai Street
A tragic single-vehicle accident on January 11 claimed the life of 20-year-old Hilo resident Logan Quintal when his Jeep Renegade overturned on Māhiai Street.
Update: Hawaiʻi police confirm Māhiai Street reopens after accident response
Māhiai Street in South Hilo has reopened to traffic after a brief closure following a traffic accident.
Hydrant flow test scheduled for Maka‘ala Street in Hilo this week
Hilo residents near Makaʻala Street may have discoloration next week as a fire hydrant flow test by the Department of Water Supply occurs at Home Depot on Wednesday.
Mountain View man dies in single-vehicle crash in Hilo
Speed appears to be the primary factor in this investigation. An autopsy was ordered to determine the exact cause of death. The man’s identity is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.
Kea’au Water Restriction Notice Lifted
The Department of Water Supply has lifted a water restriction advisory initiated on Jan. 16 following low to no water pressure in the Kea’au area.
Kea’au Residents Placed on Water Restriction Notice
The Department of Water Supply says that low to no water pressure has been reported in Kea’au. A water tanker is providing drinking water for affected residents on Milo Street.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/2/15
The June 27 lava flow front remains stalled, Civil Defense continues to watch a breakout 150 yards upslope.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/1/15
The June 27 lava flow begins the New Year stalled, according to Hawai’i County Civil Defense. The flow front remains 0.5 miles from the Highway 130 intersection.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/31/14
After three days and about 150 yards, the June 27 lava flow has once again stalled, this time 0.5 miles from the Highway 130 and Pahoa Village Road intersection.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/30/14
The June 27 lava flow continues to sluggishly advance, moving 40 yards since Monday morning towards the Pahoa Marketplace, sitting 660 yards away.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/29/14
The June 27 lava flow is advancing sluggishly, currently about 680 yards from the Pahoa Marketplace. The flow has moved 20 yards since Sunday afternoon.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/28/14
The slow-moving June 27 lava flow continues to advance, moving about 10 yards since Saturday afternoon.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/27/14
After being stalled for nearly five days, the June 27 lava flow is back on the move, advancing 15 yards since Friday afternoon.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/26/14
For the past four days, the leading front of the June 27 lava flow has remained stalled 700 yards from the back property line of the Pahoa Marketplace.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/25/14
The June 27 lava flow has been stalled about 700 yards from the back property line of the Pahoa Marketplace since Monday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/24/14
The June 27 lava flow remains stalled Wednesday, not having advanced since Monday at 4:30 p.m. Currently, the flow is 0.6 miles from Highway 130.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/21/14
The June 27 lave flow has advanced about 85 yards in the past 24 hours and is currently 0.6 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.
Railroad Avenue Access Road to Open Saturday
During the meeting, which was attended by Governor David Ige, Hawai’i County Mayor Billy Kenoi announced that Railroad Avenue will open at Noon Saturday.
