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Office of Elections Mailing Absentee Ballots to Voters in Two Puna Districts
The State Office of Elections and the Hawai‘i County Elections Division announces it will be mailing Absentee Applications to over 6,000 voters.
Update and Pictures of East Rift Zone
The U.S. Geological Survey released these pictures of the current activity in the Lower East Rift Zone on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
Supplementary Emergency Proclamation for Big Island
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim has signed a Supplementary Emergency Proclamation on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
Update on Officer-Involved Shooting
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged a Puna man for several offenses in connection with an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday, May 20, 2018, in upper Puna.
West Side Donation Center to Assist Puna Residents
In an effort to help those affected by the volcanic activity, Mauna Kea Resort is working with Pu‘uhonua o Puna to help provide items to those in need.
HPD Searching for Puna Woman Wanted on Multiple Warrants
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Puna woman wanted on multiple warrants.
Mayor Kim Diagnosed with Walking Pneumonia
The Hawai‘i County Mayor’s office released the following information on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, regarding Mayor Harry Kim’s health.
EPA Kīlauea Eruption Response Update
(EPA) Pacific Southwest Region continues to support efforts to analyze public health threats from volcanic gas emissions.
Noon Update: Eruptions and Lava Flows Continue
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor highly active vents and lava flows.
State Highway Worker Injured on Highway 130
Hawai‘i County Fire Department reports that on Monday, May 21, 2018, at 12:59 p.m., firefighters responded to a tractor vs. pedestrian accident on Highway 130.
New Thermal Map Shows Fissure System
The U.S. Geological Survey released this thermal map that shows the fissure system and lava flows as of 12:15 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018.
Another Eruption at Kīlauea Summit, Lava Crosses Onto PGV Property
This is a Civil Defense message for Monday, May 22, 2018, at 6 p.m.
Salvation Army Update on Evacuations: 9,032 Meals Served
The Salvation Army announces that Emergency Disaster Services [EDS] personnel and volunteers are supporting those affected by the Puna lava flow.
New Map of East Rift Zone
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of Monday, May 21, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Officer-Involved Shooting in Upper Puna
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday, May 20, 2018, in upper Puna.
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Monday, May 14, through Sunday, May 20, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Arrests One of ‘Hawai‘i Islands Most Wanted’
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department announces they have arrested and charged a 42-year old Hilo man who was previously featured on Hawai‘i Island’s Most Wanted.
Public Meetings on Cesspools in Kona & Hilo
(DOH) announces that they will be holding public informational meetings beginning next week and scheduled through August to explain the impact cesspools are having on drinking water and sensitive surface waters.
Damages to Hōkūleʻa Postpone Hawai‘i Island Visits
Hōkūleʻa will return to Hawaiʻi Island again later this year.
