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VIDEO: Kīlauea Eruption Destroys Endangered Plants in Lower Puna
Kīlauea Volcano’s East Rift Zone eruption has destroyed important populations of two of Hawaiʻi’s endangered plants.
Senate Confirms Bennett to US Court of Appeals
Sen. Brian Schatz commented on the Senate confirmation of former Hawai‘i Attorney General Mark Bennett to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
FEMA Offers Rebuilding Advice at Recovery Center
FEMA experts are offering residents advice on building back stronger from disaster damage and tips on retrofitting to protect against earthquake damage.
4 PM: New Map Released
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HPD Arrests 30 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Monday July 2, through Sunday, July 8, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 30 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Army Proposes to Replace Deteriorating Buildings at PTA
The Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) announced that the Army is finalizing an environmental review for a project to support service members by replacing aging buildings here.
Hawai‘i Legislators Comment on Supreme Court Nominee
Hawai‘i Legislators released statements following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Salvation Army Responds to Puna Lava Flow
Volunteers from the Salvation Army and Emergency Disaster Services personnel are supporting those affected by the Puna lava flow with meal coordination.
Group Applauds Gun Bill Signing
March for Our Lives Hawai‘i and Never Again Hawai‘i announced that on Monday, July 9, 2018, two bills concerning gun safety were signed into law by Gov. Ige.
Marine Highway ‘MH-1’ Designated
HDOT announced that they hosted a naming and blessing ceremony for its newly designated Marine Highway Monday, July 9, 2018, at Pier 38 at Honolulu Harbor.
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
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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.
