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AUDIO: Coast Guard Responds to Mayday Call Near Big Island
Coast Guard, Hawai‘i County Fire, Navy and Royal Australian crews are searching for signs of distress near Kona Airport after receiving a mayday call July 14.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for Portions of Big Island
At 4:06 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain near Pāhoa. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Teens Beware of 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
Experts believe that parents can help their teenage kids be safer on the road this summer by educating them about the appropriate driving laws and about safe driving practices.
6 PM: Fissure 8 Continues to Flow Toward Kapoho
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East Hawai‘i Blood Drive, July 16–20
The Blood Bank of Hawaii will hold a blood drive from July 16 through 20, 2018, in East Hawai‘i.
Lava Island Emerges
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the Lower East Rift Zone on Friday, July 13, 2018.
South Hilo Crime Report: July 6–12
Hawai‘i Police Department’s South Hilo Community Police responded to three burglaries, one vehicle theft and one vehicle break-in over the seven-day period.
Red Cross Responds to Ocean View Fire
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a residential fire reported in Hawaiian Ocean View.
Rep Hanabusa Calls on Trump to Cancel Meeting With Putin
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa issued the following statement after 12 Russian intelligence officers were indicted for interfering in the 2016 election.
Police Investigate Glenwood Shooting
The HPD is investigating a shooting incident in Glenwood on Highway 11 near the intersection with North and South Glenwood roads, which was reported July 12.
4 Arrested in Kamuela Drug Bust
Area II Vice officers and Special Enforcement Unit officers executed a search warrant at a residence off Pu‘u Pohu Place in Kamuela on Wednesday, July 11.
Telehealth Provisions to Expand Access to Care
A new proposal would implement key provisions from U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s CONNECT for Health Act.
7:15 PM: No Tsunami Threat From Explosive Event
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VIDEO: Aloha, Charter School
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Thursday, July 12, 2018.
East Rift Zone Photos, July 12
The County of Hawai‘i released these pictures taken from an overflight by the Hawai‘i County Fire Department of the East Rift Zone on Thursday, July 12, 2018.
UPDATE: Missing Boy, 12, Found in Good Condition
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 12-year-old Niau Paulos, who was reported missing on July 12, 2018.
‘Speed Dating’ Candidate Forum
The The Waimea Community Association is honored to have eight of the candidates committed for the “speed dating” Forum, set for tonight, Thursday, July 12, from 5 to 8 p.m.
SBA Tops $10 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
SBA Disaster Field Operations Center-West stated that SBA has approved $10.2 million in federal disaster loans for Hawai‘i businesses and residents
PHOTOS: Lava Destroys 3 Leilani Estates Homes
Lava spilled over the channelized flow covering three properties on Luana Street in Leilani Estates on July 11, 2018.
FCC Moves to Improve Emergency Alert System
The FCC voted to improve the emergency alert system by advancing a new policy to prevent future false alarms…
