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VIDEO: Pohoiki Survives Pele’s Visit
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018.
PHOTOS: Monitoring Cracks for Possible Magma Movement
The U.S. Geological Survey released the following pictures on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018.
HFD Responds to Residential Fire in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a two-story residential structure fire located at 180 Mauna Loa St. in Hilo at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018.
Fire Now 63% Contained
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reports that the Keauhou Fire is now 63% contained at 3,739 acres on the northeastern slopes of Mauna Loa, mostly within the park.
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign, Aug. 17–Sept. 3
Labor Day holiday has become one of the deadliest, with drunk drivers endangering themselves and others on their way home from these holiday festivities.
Red Cross Responding to Residential Fire in Hilo
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a residential fire reported in Hilo.
Kīlauea Eruption Affects Ocean Microbes & Ecosystem
The School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology returned from a four-day expedition to investigate the effects of the Kīlauea volcanic eruption on marine life near Kapoho.
2018 Hawai‘i Primary Election Results
Results from the 2018 Hawai‘i Primary Elections courtesy of the State of Hawai‘i Office of Elections:
Parent Education is Key to Protecting Kids From HPV
Unfortunately, many teens in Hawai‘i are not vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), primarily because parents don’t know enough about the vaccine.
Keauhou Fire Continues to Burn
HVNP reports that the Keauhou fire continues to burn within the park, with no new growth due to favorable weather and progress by firefighters.
Small Lava Pond Remains in Fissure 8 Cone
Eruptive activity remains at reduced levels at Kīlauea Summit and the Lower East Rift Zone.
South Hilo Crime Report: Aug. 3–9
Hawai‘i Police Department’s South Hilo Community Police responded to 10 burglaries, one vehicle theft and three vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period.
Hilo Officers Send Get Well Gift to Injured Honolulu Officer and K-9
When Hilo HPD officers learned that a Honolulu police officer and his K-9 were shot during a standoff on O‘ahu last month, they decided to send them a get well gift.
Keauhou Fire Destroys 3,679 Acres So Far
Firefighters continue to hold back active flames near the Kīpuka Kī Special Ecological Area and to control active fire along Mauna Loa Road.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Access to Kavanaugh Docs
Sen. Hirono released a statement after dates for Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing were announced.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i in Hawai‘i County until 7:30 p.m.
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway Lane Dedication
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) held a ceremony Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 to dedicate the two lanes added to the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway.
Memorial Reception, Procession to Be Held in Hilo for Capt. Hughes
On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Brian Hughes, 33, captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots lost his life battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest.
Scheduled Weekend Lane & Road Closures: Aug. 10–12
Hawai’i DOT and County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works announced the following temporary road and lane closures from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 10 to 12.
HPD Searching for Wanted Kailua-Kona Man
HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 20-year old Brennon Hollis of Kailua-Kona who is wanted for questioning in a Custodial Interference investigation.
