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11 PM: Slow Down at Fissure 8
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Wind Advisory Extended to 6 AM Saturday
The National Weather Service has extended the Wind Advisory for the Big Island to 6 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.
South Hilo Crime Report: July 27–Aug. 2
HPD’s South Hilo Community Police responded to two burglaries, four vehicle theft and four vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period.
HPD Investigating Death of Man & Woman in Kailua-Kona
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating the death of a man and woman at an apartment complex in Kailua-Kona.
HURRICANE HECTOR: Public Urged to Prepare Over Weekend
The National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing advisories on Hurricane Hector, located about 1770 miles east-southeast of Hilo.
Hector Could Become Major Hurricane Over Weekend
The National Weather Service reports that at 8 a.m. PDT, the center of Hurricane Hector was located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 128.8 West.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Officer Bronson K. Kaliloa
Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawai‘i State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies.
VIDEO: Waiting for Lava Surge
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.
Legislation to Protect Medicare & Medicaid From Partisan Attacks
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono along with 15 Senate Democrats introduced the Medicare and Medicaid Protect Act.
DOH & DOE Working to Protect Students From Vog
The Department of Health and Department of Education is working to protect Hawai‘i Island
students from volcanic emissions (vog) in preparation for new school year.
School Bus Reminder
Roberts Hawai‘i reminds people that starting Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, the Hawai‘i Island Public Schools will begin their school year.
UH Hilo to Study Impacts of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on Animals
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo was recently awarded a grant of $197,056 by the National Science Foundation Grants for Rapid Response Research.
New Commanding Officer for USS Hawai‘i
Cmdr. Sterling S. Jordan assumed responsibility as the commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawai‘i (SSN 776).
4 PM: 4.1-M Caldera Quake Produces Rockfall
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PHOTOS: ‘Submarine Tumulus’ No Longer an Island
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.
HPD Renew Search for Missing Kona Woman
HPD is renewing their request for the public’s help with the disappearance of a 42-year-old North Kona woman who was reported missing in 2011.
HVO VOLCANO WATCH: How Long Will it Last?
“How long will it last?” is one of the most challenging questions asked about a volcanic eruption, including Kīlauea Volcano’s current lower East Rift Zone (LERZ) eruption.
Mayor Kim & Ikaika Marzo to Receive ‘PRiMO Awards’
Mayor Harry Kim and Ikaika Marzo will be recognized on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 for their ongoing efforts during the Kīlauea eruption and lava flows.
Wind Advisory Issued for Big Island & Maui
Winds are from the northeast to east 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts to 50 mph.
