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Hawai‘i’s Case Against Ciber Insurers Will Proceed
Litigation arising from the failure of Ciber, to deliver a working financial services computer system under a contract with the HDOT, will continue in Hawai‘i
Two More Cited for Loitering in Closed Lava Zone
DLNR DOCARE officers cited two more people for allegedly being in a closed area in the East Rift Eruption Zone over the weekend.
VIDEO: Twister Spotted Above Fissure 8
This video of a twister seen above Fissure 8 in Leilani Estates was sent in by David Rule at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018.
VIDEO: Kīlauea Volcano’s Lower East Rift Zone Eruption
This video was shot on Sunday, July 8, 2018, over Kīlauea Volcano’s Lower East Rift Zone eruption in Puna.
South Hilo Crime Report: June 22–July 6, 2018
The HPD responded to nine burglaries, four vehicle thefts and five vehicle break-in over the 14-day period from Friday, June 22, through Thursday, July 6, 2018.
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.
