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Hilo Officers Send Get Well Gift to Injured Honolulu Officer and K-9
When Hilo HPD officers learned that a Honolulu police officer and his K-9 were shot during a standoff on O‘ahu last month, they decided to send them a get well gift.
Keauhou Fire Destroys 3,679 Acres So Far
Firefighters continue to hold back active flames near the Kīpuka Kī Special Ecological Area and to control active fire along Mauna Loa Road.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Access to Kavanaugh Docs
Sen. Hirono released a statement after dates for Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing were announced.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i in Hawai‘i County until 7:30 p.m.
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway Lane Dedication
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) held a ceremony Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 to dedicate the two lanes added to the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway.
Memorial Reception, Procession to Be Held in Hilo for Capt. Hughes
On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Brian Hughes, 33, captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots lost his life battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Aug. 10–12
Hawai’i DOT and County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works announced the following temporary road and lane closures from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 10 to 12.
HPD Searching for Wanted Kailua-Kona Man
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 20-year old Brennon Hollis of Kailua-Kona who is wanted for questioning in a Custodial Interference investigation.
Mayor Kim & Ikaika Marzo Receive PRiMO Awards
PRiMO, a group of more than 100 organizations protecting Pacific Island communities from natural hazards, has selected four recipients for their outstanding efforts in disaster resilience.
HPD Searching for Missing Kona Girl, 16
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old Kona girl who was reported missing.
UPDATE: Keauhou Ranch Fire, 51% Contained
HVNP reports that fire crews made headway on the Keauhou Ranch Fire and have thus far prevented it spreading into the Kīpuka Kī Special Ecological Area in HVNP.
Sen. Schatz Presses Wells Fargo for Answers on Home Losses
Sen. Brian Schatz called on Wells Fargo to provide more details about a mistake the bank made that caused hundreds of customers to lose their homes.
BIISC Eradicating Pampas Grass
BIISC is working on eradicating one of Hawai‘i’s most pervasive horticultural invaders, and is asking for the public’s help in locating any remaining plants.
Kaloko-Honokōhau Closures for August
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park will be partially closed on three Fridays in August 2018 to provide public safety during helicopter operations.
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $230,000 for Marine Debris Cleanup
The NOAA will award $231,660 to the Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund for a three-year project to remove 112 metric tons of abandoned fishing gear and marine debris.
No Tsunami Generated From 4.3-M Quake
NO TSUNAMI IS EXPECTED; HOWEVER, SOME AREAS MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED SHAKING.
Minimal Activity Continues at Summit, LERZ
Do not access the flow field due to extreme hazard. Lava eruption could resume at any time.
Disaster Recovery Center in Pāhoa Will Reopen Aug. 9
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) assisting residents with the Kīlauea eruption recovery will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 9.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of State on TMT
Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the state BLNR was not required to hold a contested case hearing before consenting to a sublease by the UH.
Absentee Walk-in Voting Sites Open Aug. 9
The County of Hawai‘i reports that all of the county’s absentee walk-in voting sites will be open on Thursday.
