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No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Indonesia Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Papua, Indonesia.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/27/15
Deflation began at Kilauea’s summit on Sunday and extended into the new week. The lava lake within the Overlook crater has dropped slightly as a result.
State HI-5 Fees to Decrease
State container fees will be reduced to one cent in addition to the five cent refundable redemption fee, following a below average fiscal year in recycling.
Scheduled Lane Closures July 27-31
Several spots along Highway 19 will undergo roadwork, causing partial lane closures. One area along Daniel K. Inouye Highway also has scheduled work.
Weak Trade Winds Expected Today
The trade winds are expected to be weak through Monday, allowing local nighttime land breezes and afternoon sea breezes to form…
Swell Slowly Easing Today
Our current south-southwest swell is expected to slowly start an easing trend Monday, continuing to ease through the week, dropping out on…
Laupahoehoe Fire Causes $250K in Damage
A home along Highway 19 in the Laupahoehoe area burned Saturday, causing $250,000 in damage.
Officer Obermiller Earns Monthly Award
Officer Obermiller was named as the July East Hawai’i “Officer of the Month” by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i.
Waiakea Grad Earns Na Hoa O Puna Award
Waiakea High School graduate Sabrina Scott earned a $500 scholarship from Na Hoa O Puna. She will play soccer at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo.
Weekend Lane Closure
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for this weekend.
Muggy, Hot Weather for the Weekend
Trade winds will weaken further through the weekend as the remains of former tropical cyclone Enrique passes north of us. This will also bring another increase…
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Southerly Exposures
Thanks to a storm that recently developed east of New Zealand, a large south swell is building this weekend for southerly exposures…
BIDR, KARES Respond to New HIHS Partnership Agreement
Hawai’i Isand Humane Society Friday released a rescue partnership agreement and local rescue group founders responded.
Decomposed Body Located Off Saddle Road Identified
Hawai’i Police Department officials say the decomposed body found just off Saddle Road on July 16 has been identified.
Former Kealakehe Student Gives Back Through Supply Spree
Christy Logan’s idea for a supply fundraiser stemmed from substitute teaching a first grade class that was low on supplies.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/24/15
Kilauea’s summit began to inflate on Thursday after showing deflation for most of the week. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the change is part of the current DI event.
Woman Arrested, Charged After Stealing Truck, Handgun
A Pahoa woman was arrested on Thursday following a July 9 incident where she stole a truck that had an unloaded handgun inside.
Pair Rescued from Rapid Water Below Piihonua Bridge
A pair of individuals required rescue Thursday afternoon after being injured and unable to get themselves out of a waterfall area beneath Piihonua Bridge.
Trade Wind Weather Expected Today
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds are expected across the islands Friday. An increase in showers and humidity is expected from Friday afternoon through…
Large Swell Builds Today
Thanks to a storm that recently developed east of New Zealand, a large south swell is anticipated to begin to arrive in Hawaii late Friday…
