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Puna Officer Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the murder of a police officer who was fatally shot while on a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 11 in Mt. View.
VIDEO: Morning of Lava Boat Accident
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Monday, July 16, 2018.
Lava Could Overtake Pohoiki in Next Few Days
Many residents in East Hawai‘i have memories of Pohoiki.
PHOTOS, VIDEOS: July 17, East Rift Zone
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos and videos of the East Rift Zone on Tuesday, July, 17, 2018.
Community Briefing to Address Possibility of Major Summit Explosion
A community briefing on July 19 at 6 p.m. at the Pahala Community Center will address scenarios relating to a possible explosive event at Halema‘uma‘u.
Puna Strong BBQ & Benefit Concert, July 18
Two benefits for the victims of the ongoing Kīlauea eruption will be held on Wednesday, July 18.
Two-Vehicle South Kona Crash Results in Fatality
A 61-year-old Nevada man died following a two-vehicle crash Monday, July 16, 2018, in South Kona near the 88-mile marker of Hawaiʻi Belt Road, Highway 11.
2:45 PM: Seismicity Increases at Summit
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East Rift Zone Photos & Animation, July 16
The U.S. Geological Survey released this satellite radar animation that shows continued slumping of Kīlauea caldera on July 16, 2018.
Sen. Schatz: “Trump Failed in His Duty…”
“When will Congress use its Constitutional authorities to slow or stop this administration from doing any further damage to the United States?”
Victim of Single-Vehicle Crash Identified
Police determined that the Mazda SUV was traveling southon Highway 130, crossing the centerline and striking a rock embankment at the Pohaku Place intersection.
One Fatality in Three-Car Head-On Accident
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a report of a head-on vehicle accident on Highway 190, at the 18.5 mile marker at 6:50 a.m., July 16, 2018.
UPDATE: Lava Tour Boat Incident News Conference Held
At least 23 people on a tour vessel were injured this morning after an explosion sent lava through the roof of the boat’s passenger cabin.
4 PM: New Map Released, Southern Edge of Flow Stalls
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VIDEO: Lava Surge & New Island
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
6 PM: Lava Half-Mile From Pohoiki
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AUDIO: Coast Guard Responds to Mayday Call Near Big Island
Coast Guard, Hawai‘i County Fire, Navy and Royal Australian crews are searching for signs of distress near Kona Airport after receiving a mayday call July 14.
Teens Beware of 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
Experts believe that parents can help their teenage kids be safer on the road this summer by educating them about the appropriate driving laws and about safe driving practices.
6 PM: Fissure 8 Continues to Flow Toward Kapoho
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East Hawai‘i Blood Drive, July 16–20
The Blood Bank of Hawaii will hold a blood drive from July 16 through 20, 2018, in East Hawai‘i.
