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Over 500 quakes rattle Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone
According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the seismicity and elevated ground deformation rates suggests magma may be slowly moving out of the summit storage region.
Jaggar Museum nearly removed from Kīlauea Caldera edge
Construction of the new USGS HVO field station is underway near the historic ball field adjacent to Kilauea Military Camp.
‘Huge’ gust of wind, ‘bang’ preceded fatal helicopter crash off Kaua‘i; underwater search discovers partial wreckage
The US Coast Guard conducted an underwater search using side scan sonar technology.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 25-31: Occupy yourself with orchids, sip some sake, play with the ‘Peanuts’ gang, experience Volcano and more
A wide variety of activities and events once again await families, friends and anyone looking for something to do around the island.
Kīlauea volcano rattled by nearly 1,000 earthquakes in three days
Future eruptions are possible with little warning along the upper portions of Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone.
Hawai‘i Island police identify possible drowning victim as Albuquerque woman
Police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation to determine the exact cause of death.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding Kona man last seen in September 2023
The man was only recently reported missing on Wednesday.
Quakes continue to rattle beneath Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone
Most earthquakes were smaller than magnitude-2, but there were 5 earthquakes magnitude-3 or higher in the upper East Rift Zone.
County slated to inspect water service laterals in Kohala
Inspections will start in Waimea, followed by Puakō, nearby resort areas, Kawaihae, Makapala, Hāwī, Hala‘ula and Niuli‘i
Update: Judge maintains bail for Kona man facing negligent homicide charge
The suspect is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 26.
Hawai‘i Fire responded to blaze in Puna
There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Preschool Open Doors now accepting applications year-round
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, who is serving as Acting Governor, joined the state’s Department of Human Services to announce that the preschool tuition subsidy program, Preschool Open Doors, is now accepting applications on a year-round basis. A
Fatal crashes continue to rise on Hawai‘i Island roads
In their weekly DUI report, officials say to date, there were 18 fatal crashes, resulting in 20 fatalities, compared with 9 fatal crashes, resulting in 10 fatalities for the same time last year.
Nonprofit organizes statewide sign waving against human trafficking
The sign-waving initiative aims to unite the community in raising awareness about human trafficking and exploitation.
Update: Kīlauea alert level downgraded back to advisory as earthquake activity decreases
“The pulsing nature of this activity may represent stages in intrusive activity beneath the upper East Rift Zone region. Additional seismic pulses or swarms may occur with little or no warning and result in either continued intrusion of magma or eruption of lava.” — Hawaiian Volcano Observatory officials
Update: Lane on Highway 19 reopens after a stalled bus in Hāmākua forced its closure
The closure is between mile markers 26 and 27. Motorists should expect delays.
Increased earthquakes prompt closures in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
According to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, it is unknown if the current conditions will lead to an eruption soon or if magma will remain confined below ground.
Battle against rapid ‘ōhi‘a death continues 10 years after being discovered on Hawai‘i Island
While the community’s attention to preventing the spread of ROD in forests has waned somewhat with other crises taking front stage, ROD remains an urgent issue.
Hawai‘i Island police investigate apparent drowning in Kona
Through investigation, officers were advised that an unidentified 54-year-old woman, who had recently moved to Hawai’i from New Mexico was found floating face down in the waters near the shore area.
$6.5M boost for cyberinfrastructure capacity, training in the Pacific
The project will offer services, education and research programs to engage faculty, researchers and students in advanced cyberinfrastructure.
