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4 PM: Cinder Road Residents Advised to Prepare for Evacuation
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section.
Video: Lava Nears Charter School & Hot Pond
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, July 8, 2018.
SBA Loans Help Fuel Kīlauea Recovery
The U.S. SBA announced Hawai‘i County homeowners and renters with losses from the Kīlauea eruptions are utilizing low-interest disaster loans to help fund their recovery.
Photos of East Rift Zone, July 8
The U.S. Geological Survey released these pictures from an overflight taken Sunday morning, July 8, 2018.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, July 9–13
The State of Hawaiʻi DOT and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures through Friday, July 13, 2018.
4 PM: Trade Winds are Expected to Weaken
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section. Previous information about ongoing events can be found in Big Island Now’s “Volcano Blog” section. KĪLAUEA SUMMIT LIVESTREAM LINK CLICK HERE FOR INTERACTIVE LAVA MAP FOR JULY 8, 2018 Sunday, July 8, 2018, 4 […]
No Tsunami From 5.4-M Summit Collapse
A collapse/explosive event with energy equal to a 5.4 magnitude earthquake has occurred at Halema‘uma‘u Crater at 2:55 a.m.
No Tsunami Threat From New Zealand Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center announced that an earthquake has occurred with these preliminary parameters:
12:14 PM: Flood Advisory Extended, High Surf & Thunderstorm Advisory
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 10:15 a.m.
4 PM: Channel Spillovers & Breakouts Possible
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HPD Searching for Missing 64-Year-Old Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a man who has been reported missing.
New Map, Videos & Photos of East Rift Zone
The Hawai‘i Fire Department released these videos of a flyover of the East Rift Zone taken on Friday, July 6, 2018.
Gov. Ige Signs Historic Bill Defining Hilo Community Economic District
On Friday, July 6, 2018, at HPM Building Supply Company in Hilo, Gov. David Ige is scheduled to sign Senate Bill 3058 (Relating to Public Lands) into law.
Pāhoa Community Center Will Act as Dual Polling Place
The Office of Elections has issued a supplementary proclamation designating Pāhoa Community Center as a dual polling place for precincts 04-03 and 04-04 for the Primary Election.
Pāhoa Post Office Resumes Mail Delivery on Reopened Roads
The United States Postal Service states that in response to the recent reopening of Highway 130, the Pāhoa Post Office resumed mail delivery.
Officer of the Month: Andrew Springer
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department announced that Officer Andrew Springer has been selected as the Aloha Exchange Clubs Officer of the Month of May 2018.
Election Officials Hold Drive-Through Voter Registration
The Office of Elections and County Clerks announced they will be conducting drive-through voter registration on July 11 and 12 at various locations statewide.
Officer of the Month: Tyler Jelsma
The Hawai‘i Police Department announced that the Aloha Exchange Club has named Officer Tyler Jelsma as the Officer of the Month for April 2018.
Kainoa Andaya-Visser Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Kainoa Andaya-Visser, who is wanted on outstanding warrants.
Utility Work in Volcano Subdivision Starts July 9
Construction work in the Volcano area will be conducted from July 9 to Sept. 30, 2018, weather permitting, Hawai‘i Electric Light Company announced.
