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Military Convoy & Training Scheduled for August
Motorists are asked to be alert and drive with care as military units are scheduled to convoy to and from the Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) in August.
Kailua-Kona Fire Destroys $90,000 Home
Ten Hawai‘i Fire Department vehicles and 21 HFD personnel arrived at the scene of a structure fire at 3:03 Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at 74-4920 Kiwi St. in Kailua-Kona.
4 PM: New Map Released
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HFD Responds to Another Puna Structure Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a structure fire in Paradise Park this afternoon off 15th Avenue.
Structure Fire in Orchidland
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to a structure fire on 37th Avenue that was left off of Auli‘i Street in Paradise Park on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
PHOTOS: Pohoiki Boat Ramp Still Visible
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the Lower East Rift Zone on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
August Convoys Scheduled
The U.S. Army is letting Big Island Resident know of pending convoys that will be happening during the month of August.
Free Disposal of Unwanted Vehicles for Limited Time
Many island residents have been complaining about all the abandoned vehicle that have been popping up around the island.
End of An Era: Jack’s Last Tour
Jack’s Tours reported that it would be closing after 52 years in business due to the decline in tourism.
9th Annual Statewide Pedestrian Safety Month
HDOT, and federal, state, city and community partners kicked off the state’s 9th annual Pedestrian Safety Month.
VIDEO: Wildfire Burns Homes
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Bipartisan Resolution Urges Approval of Sea Treaty
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced a resolution calling on the Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
EPA Report Documents Cleaner Air, Growing Economy
“Our Nation’s Air: Status and Trends Through 2017” documents the considerable improvements in air quality across America over more than 45 years.
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Marijuana Data Collection Act
The Brookings Institution recently published an article in support of Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s bipartisan Marijuana Data Collection Act (HR 6495).
Mayor Kim Undergoes Outpatient Defribillator Procedure
Mayor Harry Kim underwent an outpatient procedure involving the insertion of a defibrillator as a precautionary measure at Hilo Medical Center this morning.
HPD Arrests 15 Motorists for DUI Violations, July 23–29
During the week of July 23, through July 29, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 15 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Rep. Hanabusa: 3-D Gun Printing Must Be Stopped
Rep. Hanabusa urged a bipartisan effort to stop the Trump Administration from allowing the proliferation of instructions for making guns with a 3-D printer.
Jury Questionnaires to Be Mailed Out for 2019
Beginning Aug. 6, 2018, approximately 235,000 juror questionnaires will be mailed to 70,000 on the Big Island.
Second Lava Lawsuit Filed Against Lloyd’s of London
Lloyd’s of London confirmed that this home was a “total loss,” yet denied the homeowners the benefits they for with thousands of dollars in premium payments.
6 PM: New Map Released
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