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Kīlauea alert level raised as magma intrusion in middle East Rift Zone continues
While seismic activity has decreased under the Big Island volcano since a dramatic spike Saturday evening, more than 340 shallow earthquakes detected in the vicinity of the intrusion during the past day and continuing ground deformation shows magma is still moving beneath the ground from the volcano’s summit storage chambers to the area between Maunaulu and Makaopuhi Crater.
Big Island woman among hikers who fell ill on Kauaʻi trail due to norovirus outbreak
Big Island resident Danielle Burr was part of a group of 13 that hiked to the campsite at Kalalau Beach on Aug. 29. About 36 hours later, she said people “began dropping like flies.”
Walk to prevent, raise awareness to addiction and overdose
Hosted by the Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force, in collaboration with the Big Island Substance Abuse Council, the walk this year aims to bring more awareness and support to those affected by addiction and drug overdose.
Puakō Beach Drive resurfacing project begins Monday morning
While the work is being performed, traffic will be reduced to one lane of alternating travel.
Hawai‘i’s only commercial dairy farm faces potential lawsuit for alleged milk, manure discharge into Big Island’s waterways
The letter accuses the dairy company of unlawful dumping at the farm, which is polluting streams, groundwater and ocean waters in violation of the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Rekindle your curiosity: Take part in International Observe the Moon Night
The annual event encourages moon enthusiasts and curious people around the globe to come together and learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations and honor cultural and personal connections to Earth’s constant companion.
Six school bus routes restored on East Hawai‘i Island, will resume service Monday
Parents and guardians of riders will be notified directly of restored routes and any route modifications.
Coffee with a Cop events coming up this month in Kona
The events are an opportunity for the public to get to know their district police officers.
Minor coastal flooding anticipated throughout Hawaiian Islands
Coastal flooding is possible around the daily peak tide, which will be between the late morning and early afternoon hours.
No injuries reported following structure fire in North Kona
The two residents were out of the house when firefighters arrived on scene.
Wall Street Journal: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa one of nation’s best colleges
More than 54,000 students and alumni were surveyed online for the ranking between January and May 2024.
Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival returns to Kona following yearslong hiatus
The two-day event had not been held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six previously suspended school bus routes restored in East Hawai‘i
In August, 108 bus routes statewide were suspended, impacting 2,900 students, due to a lack of bus drivers. Over the past several weeks, routes have slowly been restored.
Volcano Watch – Recent intrusions follow pattern of previous events
An intrusion is an injection of magma into rock, that causes ground deformation and seismicity but does not result in an eruption.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police locate woman missing since Monday
Jannefer Kaspar is described as five-feet five-inches tall and 120 pounds.
Hawai‘i Island police respond to crash on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
While the road is open, crews will be working in the area for the next several hours.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding wanted man
The man is wanted for several outstanding bench warrants and for questioning in a theft investigation.
Update: Hilo teen charged, to appear in court in connection to online threats to schools
On Wednesday evening, Hawai‘i police were alerted to various posts on social media relating to members of a notorious gang being on the island and potentially planning to go to a school in Hilo on Thursday.
Finalists for UH President named, public forums throughout counties scheduled
Wendy F. Hensel and Julian Vasquez will be introduced through a series of open houses and public forums scheduled in each of the four counties.