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June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/19/14

The June 27 lava flow has advanced about 130 yards in the past 24 hours and is currently about .8 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.

Kona Judiciary Complex Plans Receive Warm Community Response

Plans for the proposed Kona Judiciary Complex that were reviewed by the public for the first time were warmly received.

Trade Wind Weather Today, Cold Front Ahead

Typical trade wind weather is forecasted for the Big Island today with morning and evening windward showers and lots of sun…

New NW Peaks This Morning, Larger Swell Ahead

Trade swell will be in the mix today. While our current west-northwest is expected to peak on Friday morning head…

Railroad Avenue Access Road to Open Saturday

During the meeting, which was attended by Governor David Ige, Hawai’i County Mayor Billy Kenoi announced that Railroad Avenue will open at Noon Saturday.

Longs Drugs Pahoa Store Closing Saturday

Longs Drugs will close its doors at 1 p.m. Saturday due to the approaching June 27 lava flow. An announcement for a temporary pharmacy space will be announced soon.

Mountain View Woman Booked in Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

An anonymous tip led detectives to the arrest of Ashley Brooks De Morales. She remains in police custody while the investigation continues.

Pahoa CU Hawai’i Branch Shutting Down Operations

CU Hawai’i, in the Pahoa Marketplace, will close at 5 p.m. Thursday due to the ongoing June 27 lava flow threat.

June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/18/14

Hawai’i County Civil Defense says that the June 27 lava flow front may be slowing, moving 165 yards since Wednesday.

Lex Brodie’s Pahoa Serving Final Customers Thursday

Lex Brodie’s Pahoa location will finish up existing service before cleaning up its store, removing tires and equipment before the projected arrival of lava.

Body of Missing 13-Year-Old Boy Found

The body of the 13-year-old boy who went missing after jumping off a 15-foot cliff with friends has been recovered.

Breezy Winds Become Light for the Weekend

Winds are expected to pick up in strength today as high pressure builds. Over the weekend a front will approach and weaken…

Choppy Today, New Swell Builds Overnight

Trade swell will be in the mix for the Hamakua, Puna and Ka’u coastlines through Friday before …

Tuesday Minit Stop Robbery Under Investigation

The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at a Minit Stop location in Hilo on Tuesday.

Shark Sighting at Laaloa Beach Park

The Department of Land and Natural Resources has closed Laaloa Beach Park after a 12-foot shark was sighted.

Tenacious Defense Pushes Hilo Past Honoka’a

Despite losing Chailey Cabalis to injury, the Vikings improved to 8-3 and 2-0 with a 16 point win in Honoka’a.

June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/17/14

The June 27 lava flow advanced 220 yards since Tuesday and is 0.9 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity. Officials say lava could reach the area in five days.

Police-Involved Shooting in Puna Under Investigation

A Hawai’i Police Department officer fired a shot at a stolen vehicle as it sped towards officers in a threatening manner Tuesday afternoon.

Eyeland EyeDoc Will Suspend Pahoa Operations After Thursday

Eyeland EyeDoc announced Tuesday that as of Thursday, Dec. 18, operations at its Pahoa location will be suspended.

Scattered Windward Showers, Winds Pick Up Tonight

Winds are weaker today than they have been but expected to pick right back up starting tonight. Showers will…

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