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New Fast-Paced Lava Front Closes Roads
The new flow front has advanced approximately 425 yards since yesterday and is 0.3 miles from the Apa’a St. area. Road closures are in effect for the area.
Malika Dudley’s Daily Forecast (10/23/14)
Meteorologist Malika Dudley’s Big Island weather forecast, which includes rainfall, cloud cover, sunrise and sunset times, UV index, wind conditions, a surf report and more.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 10/22/14
The breakout flow that has been moving at a fast rate advanced 100 yards since yesterday, overtaking the original flow.
Disney to Release ‘Moana’ Earlier Than Expected
Earlier this week, Walt Disney Animation Studios announced it’s moving the release of its next full-length animated movie, Moana, from 2018 to 2016.
DOE Superintendent Matayoshi Excels
The Hawai’i State BOE announced that Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi received an overall 2014 rating of “Exceeds Expectations.”
Agreement Reached for Two Lane Chain of Craters Road
Work will begin on Oct. 24 to restore Chain of Craters Road to include two lanes of traffic.
Hilo’s Clay Signs With CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks
After being cut by the Green Bay Packers, Clay hopes to get a shot to compete on the football field with the Ottawa Redblacks.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 10/21/14
The June 27 lava flow has resumed, moving 30 yards since yesterday. Other lava flow breakouts have continued to move.
Kona District Has Most DUI Arrests in 2014
Kona leads all districts with over 36 percent of all DUI arrests made this year.
Section of Kamehameha Ave. to Close Monday Night
At 8 p.m., crews will close parts of Kamehameha Ave. to remove concrete barriers along the road.
DOE, DOH Release Safety and Wellness Results
The DOE and DOH have released Safety and Wellness Survey results from the 2012-2013 school year. Four Big Island schools are ranked in the top 90 percent.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 10/20/14
The June 27 lava flow remains stalled and approximately 0.6 miles from Apa’a St. A narrow, slow moving finger along the East edge of the front has broken out.
Hilo Man Charged with Attempted Murder
The suspect, Atkinson Nakashima, allegedly used a machete during an altercation that occurred early Saturday morning.
Portions of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Shuttered Sunday
More areas of the popular national park were opened on Sunday, but Mauna Loa Road and Ka’u’s Kahuku Unit were kept closed.
Kahilu Theatre to Present Stars of American Ballet
The Kahilu Theatre is set to present Stars of American Ballet, directed by Daniel Ulbricht, on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Malika Dudley’s Daily Weather Forecast (10/19/14)
Rainfall record were set in Hilom and numbers are expected to bump up even higher as more data is released.
2 P.M. UPDATE: Flood Warning Extended, Conditions to Improve
A gradual improvement in conditions is expected for Hawaii County starting tonight, but the threat for heavy rain still exists along the southeastern coast.
Small Numbers Turn Up at Big Island Red Cross Shelters
One shelter, Waiakea High School, did not have a single person walk in during Hurricane Ana’s presence around the island.
2 A.M. UPDATE: Tropical Storm Watch Cancelled
While the Tropical Storm Watch was cancelled, a flood advisory remains in effect for the Big Island until 4:30 a.m.
11 P.M. UPDATE: Ana Strengthens, Tropical Storm Conditions Unlikely
The intensity of the Hurricane Ana has increased a bit since the last update and the track still brings Ana south of the islands through the forecast period.
