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Flags at Half-Staff for Newspaper Shooting Victims
This action is taken to honor those killed in a shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland.
Legislator Surveys Impacts of Kīlauea Eruption
Rep. San Buenaventura recommends that some evacuees should be able to return to their homes.
6 PM: New Map Released
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section.
Sen. Hirono Visits East Hawai‘i
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono visited Hawai‘i Island communities affected by ongoing volcanic activity during a visit to Puna on Monday, July 2, 2018.
Explosive Event Occurring About Every 28 Hours
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos and video of the East Rift Zone on Monday, July 2, 2018.
HPD Searching for Missing Hilo Woman
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Samantha Mcvay of Hilo.
Safety Restrictions on Speed, Parking Remain for Highway 130
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds the public that the speed limit on Highway 130 (Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road) has been lowered.
UPDATE: Man Wanted on Bench Warrants Arrested
Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested 28-year-old Alvin C. Haili-Barawis on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. in Kona.
Community Meeting: Future of Puna
A few hundred Puna residents turned out for the Future of Puna meeting on June 30, 2018.
South Hilo Crime Report: June 22–28, 2018
HPD Police responded to four burglaries, seven vehicle thefts and one vehicle break-in over the seven-day period from Friday through Thursday, June 22 to 28.
Pāhoa Post Office Mail Delivery Suspended for the Day
Here are the latest updates regarding the impact to mail delivery of the Kīlauea Volcano eruption in the Puna region of Hawai‘i island:
NEW PHOTOS: East Rift Zone, Kīlauea Summit
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department took these photos of the East Rift Zone on an overflight on Saturday, June 30, 2018.
4 West Hawai‘i Parks to Close Early on 4th
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks will conduct early closures of four West Hawai‘i parks on the Fourth of July holiday.
UH to Receive More Than $2 Million to Prevent Childhood Obesity
Sen. Brian Schatz announced that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded $2,125,903 to the University of Hawai‘i.
Spirit of Resilience Persists Amidst Kīlauea Eruption
A few hundred lower Puna residents turned out for dining, dancing and talking story during the weekly Wednesday night market at Uncle Robert's in Kalapana on
Spirit of Resilience Persists Amidst Kīlauea Eruption
A few hundred lower Puna residents turned out for dining, dancing and talking story during the weekly Wednesday night market at Uncle Robert's in Kalapana on
Spirit of Resilience Persists Amidst Kīlauea Eruption
A few hundred lower Puna residents turned out for dining, dancing and talking story during the weekly Wednesday night market at Uncle Robert's in Kalapana on
Emergency Siren Test, June 2, 11:45 AM
The emergency alert warning sirens will be tested on Monday, June 2, 2018, at 11:45 a.m.
Preserving Memories of Kapoho
After losing their home to a raging river of lava, a Kapoho family is rallying to preserve precious memories for the community.
