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HPD Holds Conference on Officer Shooting
At a Hawai‘i Police Department press conference held on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, HPD Chief Paul Ferreira outlined what lead up to the shooting of Officer Bronson K. Kaliloa
Sen. Hirono Introduces Bill to Prioritize Native Plants
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono introduced on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, the Botanical Sciences and Native Plant Materials Research, Restoration and Promotion Act.
Gov. Ige Comments on Big Island Officer’s Death
Gov. David Ige released a statement on the shooting death of Hawai‘i County police officer.
Legislation Introduced to Improve Missile Alert System
The Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI) Act of 2018 would ensure more people receive relevant emergency alerts on their mobile phones…
6:45 PM: New Map Released, Lava Close to Pohoiki
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Puna Officer Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the murder of a police officer who was fatally shot while on a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 11 in Mt. View.
VIDEO: Morning of Lava Boat Accident
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Monday, July 16, 2018.
USGS Volcano Hazards Program to Receive $4.7 Million
The U.S. House of Representatives approved more than $4.7 million for the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Volcano Hazards Program to be included in an appropriations package.
Lava Could Overtake Pohoiki in Next Few Days
Many residents in East Hawai‘i have memories of Pohoiki.
Mayor Kim Clarifies Individual Assistance With FEMA
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim responded to a resident needing assistance in getting individual assistance from FEMA.
PHOTOS, VIDEOS: July 17, East Rift Zone
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos and videos of the East Rift Zone on Tuesday, July, 17, 2018.
New Service Animal Law in Hawai‘i
DCAB and HCRC are joining in a public education effort to caution against a misreading of a newly enacted law.
Community Briefing to Address Possibility of Major Summit Explosion
A community briefing on July 19 at 6 p.m. at the Pahala Community Center will address scenarios relating to a possible explosive event at Halema‘uma‘u.
Two-Vehicle South Kona Crash Results in Fatality
A 61-year-old Nevada man died following a two-vehicle crash Monday, July 16, 2018, in South Kona near the 88-mile marker of Hawaiʻi Belt Road, Highway 11.
2:45 PM: Seismicity Increases at Summit
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Red Cross Responds to Fire in Kamuela
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a residential fire reported in Kamuela.
Legislators Support Clemency, Release of Big Island Woman
A dozen Hawai‘i legislators signed a letter addressed to President Trump seeking clemency and immediate release for Sherryanne Christie.
Pāhoa Community Meeting, July 17
The next Pāhoa community meeting is at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, at the Pāhoa High School cafeteria.
East Rift Zone Photos & Animation, July 16
The U.S. Geological Survey released this satellite radar animation that shows continued slumping of Kīlauea caldera on July 16, 2018.
HPD Arrests 14 Motorists for DUI Violations
The Hawai‘i Police Department reports that during the week of Monday through Sunday, July 9 to July 15, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 14 motorists for DUI.
