News
6:10 PM: No Tsunami From Explosive Event
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Video & Photos of East Rift Zone, July 5
This video was released by the Hawai‘i Fire Department of a flyover of the East Rift Zone on Thursday, July 5, 2018.
New Hours for Disaster Recovery Center
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Kea‘au will have new hours beginning Saturday, July 7.
Men Wanted in Orchidland Home Invasion
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two males in conjunction with the investigation into a home invasion robbery.
HPD Searching for 17-Year-Old Male Missing Since February
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Jacob Mead who has been reported as missing.
Gov. Ige Signs 11 Measures Into Law
Gov. David Ige signed 11 measures into law on Thursday, July 5, 2018.
Reps Comment on EPA Chief Resignation
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Environmental Protection Agency chief, Scott Pruitt, had resigned.
Man Cited Again for Loitering in Disaster Area
DLNR reports that over the past week the number of citations written for loitering in closed areas in the East Rift Eruption Zone has dropped.
6 PM: Highway 11 Restrictions
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Photos of the East Rift Zone, July 4
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
Annual July 4th Turtle Independence Day
A few Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) found their independence as the Mauna Lani released four healthy honu into the pristine ocean.
Waimea Political Forum
Waimea Community Association is again collaborating with several community groups to co-host a candidate forum from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2018.
Single Lane Road Closure Near HVNP, July 5
HDOT advises the public of a single lane closure on Highway 11 between the entrance to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Pi‘imauna Drive for pavement repairs.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Stay safe as each year on July 4th, Americans celebrate the birth and freedoms of this country.
HPD Arrests 23 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of June 25, through July 1, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 23 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Homes Needed for Lost Lava Dogs
The Grand Naniloa Hotel will host the Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary, which is bringing seven lost lava dogs looking for new homes.
5:30 PM: Breakouts Near Four Corners
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East Rift Zone Photos, July 3
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.
Flood Advisory Issued for Parts of Hawai‘i Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i in Hawai‘i County until 7 p.m.
Gov. Ige Signs Bill Banning Certain Sunscreens
Gov. David Ige signed SB 2571, Act 104—prohibiting the sale, offer of sale, and distribution of sunscreens that contain the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate in Hawai‘i, beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
