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Third Lava Lawsuit Filed Against Lloyd’s of London
Another lava lawsuit has been filed agains Lloyd’s of London according to Attorney Jeffrey Foster, who is representing Susie Osborne.
Keauhou Fire Remains 90% Contained
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports that the Keauhou Fire received additional rainfall on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018.
Civil Defense Announces Last Kīlauea Update, Unless Activity Changes
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports that activity on the lower east rift zone of Kīlauea Volcano has diminished and remained quiet for over a week.
South Hilo Crime Report: Aug. 10–16, 2018
HPD responded to three burglaries, two vehicle thefts and five vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from Friday through Thursday, Aug. 10 to 16.
HPD Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Boy
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Ryan Hernandez who was reported missing on, Tuesday, July 17, 2018.
HPD Issues Outstanding Warrant List
The Hawai‘i County Police Department issued an official outstanding warrant list on Aug. 15, 2018.
104 Beds to be Donated to Victims of Kīlauea Eruption
BedMart reports that it is donating 104 Tempur-Pedic mattresses and GBS Enterprise mattress protectors to three Big Island nonprofit organizations.
HPD Searching for Man Wanted on Warrant
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a 56-year-old man who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.
Significant Reduction in Manufactured Opioids Proposed
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Justice have proposed a reduction for controlled substances that may be manufactured in the U.S. next year.
TS Lane May Become Another Close Encounter for Hawai‘i
Similar to Hurricane Hector over a week ago, which passed south of the Big Island with minimal impacts, Tropical Storm Lane may make a run at Hawai‘i next week.
Woman Arrested in Death of 3-Year-Old
The Area II Criminal Investigations Section investigated the death of a 3-year-old who expired at North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital on July 25, 2017.
National Park Service Provides Grant to Preserve Hawai‘i Battlefield
A $63,000 American Battlefield Protection Program grant will go to the American Veterans in Hawai‘i for a research and documentation project.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: July 2018
Hāmākua Coast Community Police responded to one burglary, four thefts, two vehicle break-ins, one vehicle theft, nine criminal property damage incidents…
DOH Confirms 3rd Rat Lungworm Case on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in a toddler from East Hawai‘i.
Senate Condemns Attacks on Journalists as ‘Enemy of the People’
The resolutions affirms Congress’ support of the First Amendment and condemning attacks on the free press, which undermine the credibility of journalists and the press as a national institution.
Keauhou Fire Now 90% Contained
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports that cooler weather, a afternoon cloud cover and rain helped firefighters Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, on Hawaiʻi Island.
Helicopter Operations at Honokōhau, Aug. 17 & 24
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park reports the following closures from 6 to 11 a.m. to provide public safety during helicopter operations
Lagoon Created at Pohoiki, New Map of Lava Flow
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a small lagoon has been created at the Pohoiki boat ramp as of Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018.
No Tsunami Threat From Alaska Earthquake
An earthquake in Alaska has occurred with these preliminary parameters:
HPD Identifies Man & Woman Found Dead in Kona
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has identified the male and female found dead at an apartment complex in Kailua-Kona.
