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11 PM: Slow Down at Fissure 8
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.
Wind Advisory Extended to 6 AM Saturday
The National Weather Service has extended the Wind Advisory for the Big Island to 6 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.
Hawai‘i Groups Comment on Aloha Poke Controversy
CNHA and the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) joined together in criticizing Aloha Poke Co.
VIDEO: Waiting for Lava Surge
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.
DOH & DOE Working to Protect Students From Vog
The Department of Health and Department of Education is working to protect Hawai‘i Island
students from volcanic emissions (vog) in preparation for new school year.
4 PM: 4.1-M Caldera Quake Produces Rockfall
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PHOTOS: ‘Submarine Tumulus’ No Longer an Island
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.
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
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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
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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.
