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Legislation Passes to Provide Damage Assessment for Farmers & Ranchers
U.S. Senate passed legislation that will help Hawai‘i Island assess the damage the ongoing Kīlauea eruptions has done to farmers and ranchers.
Sheriff Division Promotes New Sergeants
The Department of Public Safety recently had a pinning ceremony on Friday, July 27, 2018, for four Deputy Sheriffs that were promoted to Sergeant.
Volcano Fire Station Relocates to Safer Area
The Volcano Fire Station, which was located within the National Park at the former Kīlauea Military Camp, has been temporarily relocated to a safer area.
Hawai‘i Officials Field Questions, Complaints, Accusations
After 13 weeks of community meetings focused on the Kīlauea eruption in the Lower East Rift Zone, emergency officials have implemented a new format.
Congress Passes Legislation to Expand Commissary Access to Military Heroes
On Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, the U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2018.
Kona PD & Prosecutor’s Office Celebrate Hope Brigade
The Kona Police Department partnered with the Kona Prosecutor’s Office to form a team named “Hope Brigade” for Relay for Life 2018.
Hawai‘i to Receive $2.5M to Fight Infection Diseases
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award $2,469,750 to the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
August Warning Siren Test Cancelled
There will be no test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System in August 2018.
DOT to Hold Public Commercial Helicopter Flight Meeting
A public information meeting on commercial helicopter flights over the residential areas of Hilo is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Military Convoy & Training Scheduled for August
Motorists are asked to be alert and drive with care as military units are scheduled to convoy to and from the Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) in August.
Kailua-Kona Fire Destroys $90,000 Home
Ten Hawai‘i Fire Department vehicles and 21 HFD personnel arrived at the scene of a structure fire at 3:03 Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at 74-4920 Kiwi St. in Kailua-Kona.
4 PM: New Map Released
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HFD Responds to Another Puna Structure Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a structure fire in Paradise Park this afternoon off 15th Avenue.
Structure Fire in Orchidland
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to a structure fire on 37th Avenue that was left off of Auli‘i Street in Paradise Park on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
PHOTOS: Pohoiki Boat Ramp Still Visible
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the Lower East Rift Zone on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
August Convoys Scheduled
The U.S. Army is letting Big Island Resident know of pending convoys that will be happening during the month of August.
Free Disposal of Unwanted Vehicles for Limited Time
Many island residents have been complaining about all the abandoned vehicle that have been popping up around the island.
End of An Era: Jack’s Last Tour
Jack’s Tours reported that it would be closing after 52 years in business due to the decline in tourism.
9th Annual Statewide Pedestrian Safety Month
HDOT, and federal, state, city and community partners kicked off the state’s 9th annual Pedestrian Safety Month.
VIDEO: Wildfire Burns Homes
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, July 29, 2018.
