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Hawaiian Practitioners Return Humpback to Ocean
The story of a juvenile koholā (humpback whale) that began in January 1986 when it stranded on the shore of Kūheia on the island of Kanaloa Kahoʻoawe.
Wildfire LOOKOUT! Campaign Enters 3rd Year
More than 30 organizations from across the state launched the 2018 Wildfire LOOKOUT! campaign.
HI-EMA Announces New Executive Officer
Luke P. Meyers has joined the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) as executive officer, announced HI-EMA Administrator Tom Travis.
Coast Guard Sets Big Island Ports at Condition X-RAY
Coast Guard sets port condition X-RAY for Big Island, WHISKEY for all other Hawaiian commercial ports
ahead of Hurricane Lane.
Pearl Harbor Survivor Passes Away
Pearl Harbor Survivor, former Chief Boatswain’s Mate Ray Emory, 97, passed away on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, in Boise, Idaho.
HPD Investigating ‘Dine & Dash’ at Hilo Restaurant
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating a Theft that was reported on Wednesday evening at a restaurant on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo.
Some Beach Parks Close in Anticipation of Lane
As of 11 a.m., Category 3 Hurricane Lane is located approximately 580 miles SE of Hilo with sustained winds of 130 mph, moving west at approximately 12 mph.
Floating Lantern Ceremony, Aug. 26
North Hawaii Hospice will host its eighth annual floating lantern ceremony at the Fairmont Orchid on Sunday, Aug. 26.
Fire Station Returns to Volcano District
The Volcano Fire Station, including the fire engine and ambulance, returnrf to a temporary location within the Volcano District on Aug. 15.
‘Bad Faith’ and ‘Lava Exclusion’ Presentation to Be Held for Puna Residents
Attorney Jeffrey E. Foster will offer a free presentation and question-and-answer session for Puna residents on Aug. 23 regarding Lloyd’s of London litigation.
VA Committee Concerned About Influence of ‘Mar-a-Lago Crowd’
Members of the Senate VA Committee want an oversight hearing to examine the inappropriate influence of three members of President Donald Trump’s private club.
6 PM: Cat 4 Lane 515 Miles SE of Hilo
As of 5 a.m., Hurricane Lane is a Category 3 hurricane, approximately 615 miles SE of Hilo with sustained winds of 125 mph, moving west at approximately 14 mph.
Army to Hold Meetings to Build Cultural Awareness & Understanding
The U.S. Army invites the public to attend several informational sessions the Army is holding to build awareness and understanding of its cultural resource responsibilities.
Maunakea Public Hearings Scheduled
The public is invited to provide input on the proposed draft of the administrative rules that will govern commercial and public activities on UH-managed lands on Maunakea.
Sen. Schatz on HUD Housing Discrimination Complaint Against Facebook
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) filed a formal complaint against Facebook.
Hurricane Lane May Generate Large & Dangerous Surf
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, the center of Hurricane Lane was located near latitude 13.5 North, longitude 144.6 West.
Hawaiʻi Among States with Lowest Drunk Driving Deaths
Hawaiʻi ranked 42 in the nation with less than three impaired driving fatalities per 100,000 residents.
Hurricane Lane Now Category 3, Weakening is Forecast
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that at 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, the center of Hurricane Lane was located near latitude 12.9 North, longitude 142.3 West.
6.8-M Earthquake Near Fiji, NO Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has occurred near Fiji with the following preliminary parameters.
8.2-M Earthquake Near Fiji, NO Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i
An 8.2 magnitude earthquake has occurred near Fiji with the following preliminary parameters.
