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Wind Advisory in Effect Through Friday Night
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
352 Animals Rescued in Hawai‘i Island Lava Zone
HIHS has rescued 352 animals from the Kīlauea eruption in the Lower East Rift Zone since it began on May
3, 2018.
Newly Formed Hurricane Hector May Threaten Hawai‘i
Hector became a hurricane overnight in the East Pacific, Big Island Now Meteorologist Malika Dudley reported this morning, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.
8 AM: Portion of Highway 190 Remains Closed
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports the brush fire near Waikoloa continues to burn and has been kept behind the fire break away from Waikoloa Village.
4 PM: No Highway Damage From Collapse Event
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section.
PHOTOS: Fissure 8 Lava Channel, Pohoiki
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018.
Hawai‘i Officials Field Questions, Complaints, Accusations
After 13 weeks of community meetings focused on the Kīlauea eruption in the Lower East Rift Zone, emergency officials have implemented a new format.
Hawai‘i to Receive $2.5M to Fight Infection Diseases
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award $2,469,750 to the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
DOT to Hold Public Commercial Helicopter Flight Meeting
A public information meeting on commercial helicopter flights over the residential areas of Hilo is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Military Convoy & Training Scheduled for August
Motorists are asked to be alert and drive with care as military units are scheduled to convoy to and from the Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) in August.
Kailua-Kona Fire Destroys $90,000 Home
Ten Hawai‘i Fire Department vehicles and 21 HFD personnel arrived at the scene of a structure fire at 3:03 Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at 74-4920 Kiwi St. in Kailua-Kona.
4 PM: New Map Released
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section.
PHOTOS: Pohoiki Boat Ramp Still Visible
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the Lower East Rift Zone on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
End of An Era: Jack’s Last Tour
Jack’s Tours reported that it would be closing after 52 years in business due to the decline in tourism.
VIDEO: Wildfire Burns Homes
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Waimea Town Meeting to Spotlight Residential Photovoltaic
The Waimea Community Association will hold a Town Meeting to address both “the big picture” and specifics relevant to photovoltaic for residential consumers.
Salvation Army Supports Lava Evacuees & Local Economy
The Salvation Army continues support of local economy by purchasing shelter meals from businesses in Pāhoa, Kea‘au and Volcano Village.
Mayor Kim Undergoes Outpatient Defribillator Procedure
Mayor Harry Kim underwent an outpatient procedure involving the insertion of a defibrillator as a precautionary measure at Hilo Medical Center this morning.
Rep. Hanabusa: 3-D Gun Printing Must Be Stopped
Rep. Hanabusa urged a bipartisan effort to stop the Trump Administration from allowing the proliferation of instructions for making guns with a 3-D printer.
Jury Questionnaires to Be Mailed Out for 2019
Beginning Aug. 6, 2018, approximately 235,000 juror questionnaires will be mailed to 70,000 on the Big Island.
