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Kilauea Summit Lava Lake Explodes, Overflows
On Tuesday morning, Kilauea’s summit experienced an explosion as lava lake levels were rising.
Additional Awardees Named by HPCSN
Three additional honorees have been named by the Hawai’i Public Charter Schools Network.
Kea’au Student Arrested Following Lockdown
A Kea’au High School student caused his school to go into lockdown following an on-campus incident where he physically harassed and threatened school employees.
Balancing Monkey Yoga Hosting Week of Free Events
Balancing Monkey Yoga Studio in Hilo will be hosting a week-long open house of free events open to the public.
Hirono to Attend President’s State Dinner
Senator Mazie Hirono will be in attendance at Tuesday night’s State Dinner, hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
Military Convoys Scheduled through May 4
Military convoys of Oahu-based service members are scheduled to travel from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa Training Area through Monday.
WCA Town Meeting Scheduled at HPA E-Lab
The Waimea Community Association’s next town meeting will take place on the campus of Hawai’i Preparatory Academy.
Kamehameha Avenue Waterline Work Continues
A temporary water shut-off will be conducted Wednesday as waterline work for the Kamehameha Avenue Reconstrcution Project continues.
HPD: Puna Death Linked to Medical Condition
The Hawai’i Police Department continues to investigate the death of a woman found on Plumeria Street in Fern Acres Monday.
Lava Reaches Kilauea Summit Rim, Subsides
Kilauea’s summit lava lake reached the crater rim Tuesday morning but did not spill over onto Halema’uma’u.
Public Input Requested on OHA’s TMT Stance
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is seeking public input through a survey prior to its special meeting on Thursday to discuss the Thirty Meter Telescope.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
DUI arrests are over 25 percent lower than last year while the margin of vehicle accidents gets smaller.
HPD Investigates Suspicious Death
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating the suspicious death of a woman that occurred Monday in the Fern Acres subdivision of Puna.
UPDATE: ‘Hacktivist’ Group Hits TMT and State Websites
A hacker and activist group known as “Anonymous” has claimed responsibility for cyber-attacks on the State of Hawai`i and Thirty Meter Telescope websites.
Four Men Charged in Attempted Jail Break
Four men who attempted to escape from the Hawai`i Community Correctional Center on Saturday, April 25, have been charged.
Park Rangers Offer Helpful Tips as Volcano Visitors Surge
Rangers at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park offer visitors helpful hints to enhance their lava-viewing experience.
Survey Reveals Teachers Better Understand EES
A joint survey conducted by the DOE and HSTA revealed public school teachers have a better understanding of the new Educator Effectiveness System.
State Gets $12 Million in Settlement with Credit Card Companies
The state of Hawai`i has received $12.5 million in settlement money following three years of litigation against credit cards companies who allegedly misled consumers.
Gas Prices Showing Steady Decline
Average gas prices reported for East Hawaii and statewide continue to show a downward trend.
