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5 PM: Flooding Rains Possible Within Next 48 Hours
Hurricane Hector will cross into the local region from Tuesday night into Thursday and it remains too early to determine specific impacts on island weather.
4 PM: Lava Could Resume Any Time
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VIDEO: Fissure 8 Slows, Pohoiki Still Stands
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018.
PHOTO & ANIMATION: Pohoiki, Summit Caldera
The U.S. Geological Survey took this photo of Isaac Hale Beach Park and the Pohoiki boat ramp on the Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, overflight.
6 AM UPDATE: Hector Enters Central Pacific
The County of Hawai’i reports that the county is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Hector in the Central Pacific region later this week.
Brush Fire Erupts on Mauna Loa Above Volcano
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports a brush fire on the slopes of Mauna Loa above Volcano at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018.
PHOTOS: Activity Much Less Vigorous
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018.
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition ‘WHISKEY’ for Hawai‘i County
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set Port Condition WHISKEY for Hawai‘i County as of 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in advance of Hurricane Hector.
Memorial Service Held for Hilo Native Killed Fighting California Fire
A Memorial Service was held for fallen firefighter Captain Brian Hughes, on Saturday Aug. 4, 2018, at the Ernest E. Valdez Hall in Fresno, California.
Congressional Delegation Surveys Puna
On Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, Rep. Gabbard led a congressional delegation to survey the impact of the recent Kīlauea eruptions.
DEA Data: Hawai‘i Ranks No. 1 for Purest Drugs Seized
On average, drugs are 93.4 percent pure in Hawai‘i.
Hikianalia to Bring Message to Climate Change Summit
Hikianalia departed Sand Island on Aug. 1, embarking on a 2,500-mile trip to California.
NOON: Update With Meteorologist Malika Dudley
Hurricane Hector lost some of its steam overnight and is now expected to cross into the Central Pacific as a powerful Category 3 storm.
4:50 PM: No Movement in Channel
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Thousands Attend Service for Fallen HPD Officer
Thousands attended funeral services in Hilo to honor fallen Hawai‘i Police Officer Bronson Kaliloa, who was shot in the line of duty and died on July 18, 2018.
HFD Responding to Brush Fire in Pahala District
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department is responding to a brush fire reported on Ka‘alualu Road adjacent to the Discovery Harbor Subdivision in the Pahala District.
HURRICANE HECTOR: Now Category 4
At 5 p.m., the eye of Hurricane Hector was located near latitude 14.3 North, longitude 134.7 West.
Gov. Ige Signs Third Supplementary Proclamation Relating to Kīlauea
Gov. David Ige has signed a third supplementary proclamation relating to Kīlauea Volcano’s continuing lava flows and volcanic activity
Eroding Plastics Revealed as Source of Greenhouse Gases
The study finds common plastics are emitting methane and ethylene.
‘Alala Reintroduction Program Receives Innovative Education Award
Underwriters Laboratories will award the program $25,000.
