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HPD Searching for Missing 18-Year-Old Man
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Makana Deniz who has been reported as missing.
Big Island Prepares for Hector on Iselle’s Anniversary
Just as the volcano takes a break from its relentless months-long onslaught of earthquakes, fissures, vog, ash and laze-producing ocean entries, another potential hazard approaches.
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition ‘YANKEE’ for Big Island
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition YANKEE for Hawai‘i County Ports (Hilo and Kawaihae) as of 11 a.m
Absentee Walk-in Voting Sites at Pāhoa & Pahala Closed Wednesday
Absentee Walk-in Voting Sites at the Pāhoa Community Center & the Pahala Community Center on Wednesday, Aug. 8, due to the threat posed by Hurricane Hector.
DRC to Close Wednesday Due to Hurricane Threat
The joint federal/state/county DRC assisting residents with the Kīlauea eruption recovery will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 8, due to the threat posed by Hurricane Hector.
4 PM UPDATE: Fire Inside HVNP is Not Contained
The uncontained brushfire that originated in Keauhou Ranch on Sunday has been intensified by dry, windy conditions and grew to 1,495 acres overnight.
UH Hilo Announces Passing of Former Chancellor Kormondy
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Interim Chancellor Marcia Sakai reports of the passing of former Chancellor Edward J. Kormondy.
August is ‘Drive Aloha’ Month
The amount of traffic fatalities in Hawai‘i in 2017 was 106—and with August being “Drive Aloha” Month, motorists will be asked again to drive cautiously.
Hector Coordination Continues Between Emergency Management Partners
HI-EMA, local emergency management and civil defense agencies, and federal and state partners continue coordination efforts with the National Weather Service…
HFD Reports Status of 3 Big Island Brush Fires
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reports status of Waikoloa, Kaalu‘alu and Keauhou Ranch fires.
All Quiet at Kīlauea & Lower East Rift Zone
Eruptive activity has ceased at the Kīlauea Summit and Lower East Rift Zone eruption from Fissure 8. Crews overnight in the LERZ report only glow in Fissure 8.
11 PM: Hector Now Category 3
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Big Island interior, summits, north, east and south, including Kohala and Kona.
VIDEO: Fissure 8 Still Oozing
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Big Island Interior
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Big Island Interior, Big Island North and East, Big Island Summits, Kohala, Kona and South Big Island
PHOTOS: Significant Change Not Clear Yet
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos and video of the East Rift Zone on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.
Web App Provides School Bus Transportation Information
Looking for the nearest bus stop for your kids attending public school?
HPD Arrests 2 for Liquor Violations
The Hawai‘i Police Department has arrested and charged two individuals for liquor violations in Downtown Hilo.
Navy in Hawai‘i Recognized for Top Energy Awards
The U.S. Navy reports that four Hawai‘i-based Navy commands were winners of the Secretary of the Navy (SEC NAV) Energy Awards program
Fire Crews Working to Extinguish Mauna Loa Brush Fire
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) reports that a brush fire that started Sunday morning on Keauhou Ranch crossed Mauna Loa Road into HVNP and is moving west.
Hurricane Hector Expected to Produce High Surf on East-Facing Shores
NWS briefed HI-EMA, local emergency management and civil defense agencies, federal and state partners Monday morning, Aug. 6, 2018, about Hurricane Hector.
