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Hawai’i Forest and Trail Donates to HFI Crowdfunding Campaign
Hawai’i Forest and Trail founders Rob and Cindy Pacheco donated $5,500 to the Hawai’i Forest Industry Association and Hawai’i Forest Initiatives Crowdfund campaign.
Partial Lane Closure on Kaiwi Street through Friday
Hawai’i Electric Light will be replacing utility poles along Kaiwi Street in Kona through Friday, which will cause one lane of traffic to close.
Siren Test at King’s Landing Tuesday
Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with Hawai’i County Civil Defense, will conduct a siren test at King’s Landing in Hilo on Tuesday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/19/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported Monday morning that the advancing north margin breakout has shown no signs of advancement in the past 24 hours.
HFD: Unwanted, Illegal, and Damaged Firework Collection
Hawai’i County Fire Department Chief Darren Rosario announced that a collection of illegal, damaged, and unwanted fireworks will take place on Jan. 26.
Swimmer Rescued from Niikai Gulch
A 23-year-old woman was tended to after suffering an ankle injury caused by a fall at Niikai Gulch.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/18/15
The active and advancing north breakout of the June 27 lava flow has advanced 70 yards since Friday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/17/15
The most active breakout of the June 27 lava flow has advanced 120 yards since Friday. Currently, the flow is 0.4 miles from Highway 130.
Police Release Jan. 16 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Kea’au Residents Placed on Water Restriction Notice
The Department of Water Supply says that low to no water pressure has been reported in Kea’au. A water tanker is providing drinking water for affected residents on Milo Street.
Military Convoy Scheduled for Tuesday
Oahu-based service members are scheduled to convoy the roads between Kawaihae Harbor and Pohakuloa on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Limited Environmental Damage in Hawai’i Aloha Grounding
The grounding of the sailing vessel Hawai’i Aloha on Jan. 3 caused limited environmental damage, according to the State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Police Warn of Counterfeit Bills
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about counterfeit bills reported in the Hilo and Puna Districts.
Volcano Transfer Station Improvements Continue
Improvements continue in upgrading the Volcano Recycling and Transfer Station.
DOH Announces BRFSS to Begin Monday
The Hawai’i State DOH, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, is scheduled to begin its 2015 phone survey for the BRFSS on Monday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/16/15
The June 27 lava flow breakout along the north side of the flow continues to remain active and has advanced further downslope about 50 yards since Thursday.
New Episode of ‘Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted’ Airs Friday
A new episode of “Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted” will air Friday evening, featuring a wanted 28-year-old Puna man and a 42-year-old Kailua-Kona man.
PTA Weekend Bird Hunting
Bird hunting at Pohakuloa Training Area has been scheduled daily between Jan. 17 and Jan. 19.
June 27 Lava Flow Breakout Advances, Creating Brush Fire
A breakout from an area of widening above the stalled flow front has advanced about 200 yards per day over the past two days.
Hawai’i Aloha Removal Complete
The removal of the Hawai’i Aloha off the waters of a North Kona beach has been completed, according to the Hawai’i State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
