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Sen. Kahele to Serve as New Senate Majority Floor Leader
After Sen. Will Espero’s retirement from the Senate effective June 1, 2018, Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele who previously served as the Senate Majority Whip, will now serve as the new Senate Majority Leader.
Overflight Video: Phenomenal Fissure & Flow
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone with Paradise Helicopters on Thursday, June 7, 2018.
Gov. Ige Releases $12 Million for Disaster Response
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige and Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim signed a Letter of Agreement releasing $12 million to support the county’s response to the active volcanic eruption.
OHA Announces Disaster Relief Packages
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs announces a relief package of emergency loans and $500,000 in aid for Native Hawaiians impacted by the natural disasters on Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island.
HPD Reports Theft of Their Own Bikes
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating a burglary of the police substation at the Moʻoheau Bus Terminal in Downtown Hilo.
Watch for Fraud with New Medicare Cards
Officials alert the public to be on the watch for fraud relating to the issuance of new Medicare cards.
HPD Searching for Missing Puna Man
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Puna man who was reported missing.
Hurricane Season Reminders
Hurricane season is here and the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is reminding residents to prepare an “emergency kit”.
Seven More Cited for Loitering in Closed Lava Zone
Seven people were cited under Hawai‘i County Code for loitering in a closed area.
Military Training and Convoy Advisory, June 2018
Military units are scheduled to conduct various types of exercises at the Pohakula Training Area in June that may be heard or observed by the surrounding communities.
Two Pāhoa Polling Locations Designated Absentee Mail Precincts
Absentee ballots will be mailed to registered voters assigned to these polling places beginning June 25, 2018.
10:30 AM: Hawai‘i Island Air Quality Update
The Environmental Protectin Agency has created an Air Monitoring Viewer for the Kilauea eruption that is updated every 30 minutes.
June 7 Interactive Map: Lava Flows, Fissure Locations, Evacuation Routes…
HAWAI‘I ISLAND lava flows, flow fronts, road closures, road blocks, mandatory evacuation areas, fissure locations, evacuation routes, power outage areas…
8:30 PM: Pele’s Hair Fallout Warning
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that vigorous lava eruptions continue in the lower East Rift Zone.
Video Overflight: 300 Homes Destroyed in 48 Hours
Videographer Mick Kalber released a video of an overflight he took of the East Rift Zone on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.
HPD Searching for 13-Year-Old Boy
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department is looking for Waiola Akiu, a 13-year-old runaway.
Photo, Video Compilation of Overflight, June 6
The USGS released a video compilation from a helicopter overflight of Kīlauea Volcano’s lower East Rift Zone on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, around 6:30 a.m.
NO TSUNAMI Following 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake at Summit
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake that occurred at approximately 4:10 p.m. was NOT large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawai‘i.
HEL Representatives Available in Pāhoa Starting June 7
Hawai‘i Electric Light announces that Customer Care teams will be at the Pahoa County Council Office located at 15-2879 Pahoa Village Road starting Thursday, June 7.
South Hilo Crime Report: May 25–31, 2018
The HPD responded to four burglaries, one vehicle theft and three vehicle break-ins over the seven-day period from Friday through Thursday, May 25 to 31, 2018.
