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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.

Update: Kīlauea alert level downgraded back to advisory as earthquake activity decreases

“The pulsing nature of this activity may represent stages in intrusive activity beneath the upper East Rift Zone region. Additional seismic pulses or swarms may occur with little or no warning and result in either continued intrusion of magma or eruption of lava.” — Hawaiian Volcano Observatory officials

Update: Lane on Highway 19 reopens after a stalled bus in Hāmākua forced its closure

The closure is between mile markers 26 and 27. Motorists should expect delays.

Increased earthquakes prompt closures in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

According to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, it is unknown if the current conditions will lead to an eruption soon or if magma will remain confined below ground.

Battle against rapid ‘ōhi‘a death continues 10 years after being discovered on Hawai‘i Island

While the community’s attention to preventing the spread of ROD in forests has waned somewhat with other crises taking front stage, ROD remains an urgent issue.

Hawai‘i Island police investigate apparent drowning in Kona

Through investigation, officers were advised that an unidentified 54-year-old woman, who had recently moved to Hawai’i from New Mexico was found floating face down in the waters near the shore area.

$6.5M boost for cyberinfrastructure capacity, training in the Pacific

The project will offer services, education and research programs to engage faculty, researchers and students in advanced cyberinfrastructure.

Earthquakes rattle Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone

The quakes began rattling the area at 11 a.m.

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in North Kona

The pedestrian was transported to the Kona Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:59 a.m.

Coast Guard rescues yacht crew 200 nautical miles west of Palau

The 11-person yacht crew, who reported a locked rudder and flooding in the bilge, is being assisted by the Oliver Henry’s crew with dewatering and damage control as they head for Palau. Their estimated time of arrival is 33 hours.

Democratic Party of Hawai‘i reacts to President Biden’s decision to step down from 2024 race

Party officials say Biden’s decision to step down further displays his commitment and selflessness as a public servant to the country that he loves.

Keepers at Pana‘ewa Zoo looking to public to help name its latest arrival

Zoo staff have narrowed it down to four names and are asking the public to vote in their Facebook post with an emoji.

Big Island police seek endangered missing 28-year-old man

28-year-old Anthony Moniz III was last contacted at 2:30 p.m. today.
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