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Update: South Kona roads reopen following car crash
A vehicle crash near the 95 mile marker closed Highway 11, between Kaohe and Ahe Kolo Roads Thursday evening.
Big Island police seek missing 26-year-old woman
Kendra Lynn Masang, 26, is 4-foot-11 and approximately 125 pounds. Police did not provide a photo with the alert.
Police seeking missing 16-year-old runaway
French is described as a local female, approximately 5-feet and 3-inches tall, 230 pounds with black hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a black Calvin Klein shirt, green shorts and white shoes.
Mpox case reported in a nonresident in Honolulu County
This is the fifth case diagnosed this year in Hawai‘i and brings the total number of cases reported to the state health department since June 3, 2022, to 51.
Lane closure scheduled for raised crosswalk installations on Hilo roadway
The installations are part of the Puʻainakō Street Resurfacing Project.
Over 500 quakes rattle Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone
According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the seismicity and elevated ground deformation rates suggests magma may be slowly moving out of the summit storage region.
Jaggar Museum nearly removed from Kīlauea Caldera edge
Construction of the new USGS HVO field station is underway near the historic ball field adjacent to Kilauea Military Camp.
‘Huge’ gust of wind, ‘bang’ preceded fatal helicopter crash off Kaua‘i; underwater search discovers partial wreckage
The US Coast Guard conducted an underwater search using side scan sonar technology.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 25-31: Occupy yourself with orchids, sip some sake, play with the ‘Peanuts’ gang, experience Volcano and more
A wide variety of activities and events once again await families, friends and anyone looking for something to do around the island.
Kīlauea volcano rattled by nearly 1,000 earthquakes in three days
Future eruptions are possible with little warning along the upper portions of Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone.
Hawai‘i Island police identify possible drowning victim as Albuquerque woman
Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation to determine the exact cause of death.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding Kona man last seen in September 2023
The man was only recently reported missing on Wednesday.
Quakes continue to rattle beneath Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone
Most earthquakes were smaller than magnitude-2, but there were 5 earthquakes magnitude-3 or higher in the upper East Rift Zone.
County slated to inspect water service laterals in Kohala
Inspections will start in Waimea, followed by Puakō, nearby resort areas, Kawaihae, Makapala, Hāwī, Hala‘ula and Niuli‘i
Update: Judge maintains bail for Kona man facing negligent homicide charge
The suspect is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 26.
Hawai‘i Fire responded to blaze in Puna
There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Preschool Open Doors now accepting applications year-round
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, who is serving as Acting Governor, joined the state’s Department of Human Services to announce that the preschool tuition subsidy program, Preschool Open Doors, is now accepting applications on a year-round basis. A
Fatal crashes continue to rise on Hawai‘i Island roads
In their weekly DUI report, officials say to date, there were 18 fatal crashes, resulting in 20 fatalities, compared with 9 fatal crashes, resulting in 10 fatalities for the same time last year.
Nonprofit organizes statewide sign waving against human trafficking
The sign-waving initiative aims to unite the community in raising awareness about human trafficking and exploitation.
Construction to begin on new playground at park in North Kohala
The project includes the demolition of the existing playground equipment, which has been in use there since the mid-1990s, and the installation of new playground equipment and synthetic turf safety surfacing.
