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Legislation to Protect Medicare & Medicaid From Partisan Attacks
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono along with 15 Senate Democrats introduced the Medicare and Medicaid Protect Act.
DOH & DOE Working to Protect Students From Vog
The Department of Health and Department of Education is working to protect Hawai‘i Island
students from volcanic emissions (vog) in preparation for new school year.
School Bus Reminder
Roberts Hawai‘i reminds people that starting Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, the Hawai‘i Island Public Schools will begin their school year.
UH Hilo to Study Impacts of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on Animals
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo was recently awarded a grant of $197,056 by the National Science Foundation Grants for Rapid Response Research.
New Commanding Officer for USS Hawai‘i
Cmdr. Sterling S. Jordan assumed responsibility as the commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawai‘i (SSN 776).
4 PM: 4.1-M Caldera Quake Produces Rockfall
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PHOTOS: ‘Submarine Tumulus’ No Longer an Island
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the East Rift Zone on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.
HPD Renew Search for Missing Kona Woman
HPD is renewing their request for the public’s help with the disappearance of a 42-year-old North Kona woman who was reported missing in 2011.
HVO VOLCANO WATCH: How Long Will it Last?
“How long will it last?” is one of the most challenging questions asked about a volcanic eruption, including Kīlauea Volcano’s current lower East Rift Zone (LERZ) eruption.
Mayor Kim & Ikaika Marzo to Receive ‘PRiMO Awards’
Mayor Harry Kim and Ikaika Marzo will be recognized on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 for their ongoing efforts during the Kīlauea eruption and lava flows.
Wind Advisory Issued for Big Island & Maui
Winds are from the northeast to east 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts to 50 mph.
Volcano Community Meeting Broadcast
The informational meeting in Volcano at Cooper Center regarding the county’s emergency preparedness planning for the area will be broadcast on Nā Leo TV.
Wind Advisory in Effect Through Friday Night
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
352 Animals Rescued in Hawai‘i Island Lava Zone
HIHS has rescued 352 animals from the Kīlauea eruption in the Lower East Rift Zone since it began on May
3, 2018.
FEMA Registration Deadline for Kīlauea Damage is Aug. 13
Big Island residents with losses as a result of the Kīlauea eruptions and earthquakes have through Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, to register for disaster assistance with FEMA.
Newly Formed Hurricane Hector May Threaten Hawai‘i
Hector became a hurricane overnight in the East Pacific, Big Island Now Meteorologist Malika Dudley reported this morning, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.
North Kona Wells Remain Offline
North Kona customers are reminded to continue their 10% Voluntary Water Conservation efforts by using water as efficiently as possible.
Rim of the Pacific 2018 Exercise Concludes
Rim of the Pacific concluded Aug. 2, 2018, following more than a month of training events conducted in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.
Sen. Hirono Secures Important Hawai‘i Priorities
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono secured important Hawai‘i priorities in the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act.
Full Per Diem Rates for Long-Term Military Assignments Restored
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Service Seapower Subcommittee, ensured a full repeal of the Department of Defense’s reduced per diem policy.
