Weekend Hunting at Keamuku Maneuver Area
Army officials will open the Keamuku Maneuver Area on Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 for bow hunting of goats and pigs.
DLNR, Mauna Kea ‘Protectors’ Reach Agreement to Remove Tent
Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope project have agreed to take down a large tent ahead of a deadline set by the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Head to California
With fires blazing through Northern California, three Hawai’i Red Cross volunteers, two of them from the Big Island, will lend a hand in relief.
Police Seek Aug. 6 Robbery Information
Information from an Aug. 6 robbery on Keawe Street, just south of Mamo Street, continues to be sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
UPDATE: Kinoole Street Water Main Break
Service disruption and traffic changes have been caused by a broken water main along Kinoole Street in Hilo.
3.7M Earthquake Near Puʻu ʻŌʻō Crater
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake took place on the Big Island at 12:32 p.m.
DLNR Reopens State Parks Following Small Tsunami
The Department of Land and Natural Resources reopened all low-lying, coastal state parks and forested areas on the Big Island and throughout the state Thursday morning.
Search for Missing Boiling Pots Swimmer Continues
The search for a missing Boiling Pots swimmer continues into its third day Thursday. Operations have been limited by poor river conditions.
Kapi’olani Elementary Tsunami Evacuation Drill
Students at Chiefess Kapi’olani Elementary School will take part in a tsunami evacuation drill on Friday, Sept. 25.
HVO Upgrades Mauna Loa to ‘Advisory’ Level
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory upgraded Mauna Loa volcano to an advisory level on Thursday following continued elevated rates of seismic activity.
Group Seeks ‘Get the Drift and Bag it’ Volunteers
A group preparing to host a shoreline clean-up event, called “Get the Drift and Bag It” on Saturday, Sept. 19, is seeking volunteers.
Coast Guard Urges Caution During Tsunami Advisory
The United States Coast Guard is urging residents to be cautious as effects from a weak tsunami caused by an earthquake in Chile affect coastal areas early Thursday morning.
DLNR Plans Park Closures in Anticipation of Potential Tsunami
Coastal and low-lying state parks and forested areas will remain closed on the Big Island and throughout the state Thursday morning.
UH Touts Strong National, International Rankings
The University of Hawai’i is touting favorable national and international rankings it has received recently.
UPDATE: All Big Island Roadways Reopened
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that all roadways on the Big Island have been reopened.
PTWC: Tsunami Watch Issued for Hawai’i
A Tsunami Warning has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center following a 7.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chile.
UPDATE: Flood Advisories, Flash Flood Warning Issued
The National Weather Service has issued Flood Advisories for both East and West Hawai’i and a Flash Flood Warning for the Kawa Flats area.
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