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Emergency Siren Testing to Be Conducted on Big Island
HI-EMA and the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency will conduct siren testing on the Big Island Aug. 14 to 16, 2018, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Search & Rescue Personnel to Conduct Exercise Off Hilo
The Coast Guard, HPD, HFD, and Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services are scheduled to conduct a search and rescue exercise in the vicinity of Hilo.
HPD Arrests 21 Motorists for DUI Violations
HPD reports that during the week of Aug. 6, through Aug. 12, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 21 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Hawai‘i Concludes Travel Ban Case
The plaintiffs in Hawai‘i v. Trump voluntarily dismissed their action in federal district court on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018.
UH Hilo’s Nāwahī Honored by NIEA
UH Hilo’s Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language’s laboratory school is the recipient of one of the highest awards given by the NIEA.
Spot the International Space Station
Hawai‘i residents can spot the International Space Station tonight, Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, (depending on clouds). It will be visible beginning at 7:35 p.m.
Cop on Top Supports Special Olympics
The Hawai‘i Police Department once again is proud to sponsor the annual Cop on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics Hawai‘i.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open Soon
Big Island Now had the opportunity to speak with long-time farmer Richard Ha about his plans on opening a medical marijuana dispensary in East Hawai‘i.
VIDEO: Pohoiki Survives Pele’s Visit
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018.
PHOTOS: Monitoring Cracks for Possible Magma Movement
The U.S. Geological Survey released the following pictures on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018.
HFD Responds to Residential Fire in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a two-story residential structure fire located at 180 Mauna Loa St. in Hilo at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018.
Fire Now 63% Contained
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports that the Keauhou Fire is now 63% contained at 3,739 acres on the northeastern slopes of Mauna Loa, mostly within the park.
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign, Aug. 17–Sept. 3
Labor Day holiday has become one of the deadliest, with drunk drivers endangering themselves and others on their way home from these holiday festivities.
Red Cross Responding to Residential Fire in Hilo
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a residential fire reported in Hilo.
Kīlauea Eruption Affects Ocean Microbes & Ecosystem
The School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology returned from a four-day expedition to investigate the effects of the Kīlauea volcanic eruption on marine life near Kapoho.
2018 Hawai‘i Primary Election Results
Results from the 2018 Hawai‘i Primary Elections courtesy of the State of Hawai‘i Office of Elections:
Parent Education is Key to Protecting Kids From HPV
Unfortunately, many teens in Hawai‘i are not vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), primarily because parents don’t know enough about the vaccine.
Keauhou Fire Continues to Burn
HVNP reports that the Keauhou fire continues to burn within the park, with no new growth due to favorable weather and progress by firefighters.
Small Lava Pond Remains in Fissure 8 Cone
Eruptive activity remains at reduced levels at Kīlauea Summit and the Lower East Rift Zone.
South Hilo Crime Report: Aug. 3–9
Hawai‘i Police Department’s South Hilo Community Police responded to 10 burglaries, one vehicle theft and three vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period.
