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Suspect in 2nd apparent Trump assassination attempt lives in small O‘ahu coastal community

September 16, 2024 · 7:54 PM UTC
Multiple news outlets report that Ryan Wesley Routh is a resident of Kaʻaʻawa. Honolulu’s KHON2 reported that neighbors who know him were stunned that he could even be involved in something like what he’s accused.

Waiākea Fire Station personnel, equipment temporarily relocated

September 16, 2024 · 5:12 PM UTC
While fire, rescue and emergency medical services will continue, the Hawai‘i Fire Department does expect some delays in response in the station’s coverage area in the Keaukaha area of Hilo.

Deep moisture moving over Big Island causes excessive rainfall in windward areas

September 16, 2024 · 4:03 PM UTC
Flood advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. today for east and southeastern slopes; high pressure moving in from north-northeast to usher in return to more typical trade wind weather later today.

Kīlauea alert level raised as magma intrusion in middle East Rift Zone continues

September 16, 2024 · 3:05 PM UTC
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

September 15, 2024 · 10:00 PM UTC
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

September 15, 2024 · 3:00 PM UTC
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

September 15, 2024 · 1:00 PM UTC
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

September 15, 2024 · 11:00 AM UTC
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

September 15, 2024 · 5:45 AM UTC
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

September 14, 2024 · 11:00 PM UTC
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

September 14, 2024 · 9:30 PM UTC
The events are an opportunity for the public to get to know their district police officers.

Minor coastal flooding anticipated throughout Hawaiian Islands

September 14, 2024 · 6:22 PM UTC
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

September 14, 2024 · 5:37 PM UTC
The two residents were out of the house when firefighters arrived on scene.

Big Island weekly lane closures: Sept. 14-20

September 14, 2024 · 1:00 PM UTC
All projects are weather permitting.

Wall Street Journal: University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa one of nation’s best colleges

September 13, 2024 · 8:00 PM UTC
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

September 13, 2024 · 3:00 PM UTC
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

September 13, 2024 · 1:00 PM UTC
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

September 13, 2024 · 11:00 AM UTC
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

September 13, 2024 · 3:50 AM UTC
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

September 12, 2024 · 10:15 PM UTC
While the road is open, crews will be working in the area for the next several hours.
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