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June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/14/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense observed during its Wednesday morning overflight that no noticeable advancement had taken place in the north margin of the flow.
Military Convoys Scheduled for Friday and Sunday
Oahu-based service members will convoy the roads from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa Training Area on Friday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 18.
Weinberg Friends Grant Awarded to Project Vision Hawai’i
The $10,000 Weinberg Friends grant was awarded to Project Vision Hawai’i, a non-profit organization that provides free vision care to the underserved.
Coast Guard Responds to Kayaker in Distress
The United States Coast Guard is in the process of responding to a kayaker in distress off of the Kohala Coast.
Lava Causes Brush Fire in Ainaloa Area
A brush fire 1.5 miles from the Ainaloa subdivision has occurred as a result of the June 27 lava flow.
Police Search for Missing Pahoa Woman
A 40-year-old Pahoa woman has been reported missing. According to the Hawai’i Police Department, Amy Bond was last seen in Pahoa on Sunday.
West Hawai’i Siren Testing Wednesday
An emergency warning siren will be tested in the areas of Upchurch in Kailua-Kona and Halii Kai and Kolea Kai in Waikoloa Wednesday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/13/15
The north breakous of the June 27 lava flow continue to move slowly, advancing only 20 yards since Monday.
Koyanagi Named Kohala Officer of the Quarter
Officer Thomas Koyanagi has been named “Kohala Officer of the Quarter” by the Hawai’i Island Safety and Security Professionals Association.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
2015 begins on a positive note when it comes to DUI arrests on Big Island roadways. All statistics are down as the new year begins.
DOE Launching Spring ‘Smarter Balanced’ Assessments
The Department of Education will be administering Smarter Balanced Assessments to student in the coming spring.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/12/15
The north margin breakouts of the June 27 lava flow remain active and slow moving, showing advancement of 30 yards since Sunday.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Samson Mahu, who was last seen Oct. 31 in Hilo.
Man Arrested, Charged in Stolen Vehicle Incident
The arrest of Jerald Cline, 27, on Thursday led to the discovery of additional stolen vehicles found at a Mountain View residence.
June 17 Lava Flow Update – 1/11/15
The two northern breakouts of the June 27 lava flow that remain active have advanced 90 yards since Saturday. The flow front and south breakout remain stalled.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/10/15
Two north margins of the flow have advanced 30 yards since Friday, while the flow front and south margin breakout both remain stalled.
Body of Ocean View Fire Victim Identified
The body of a man who died New Year’s Eve in an Ocean View house fire was identified.
Kona Man Charged in Kua Bay Break-In
Keoni Fujio Yamada, 30, was charged Friday in connection to a theft at Kua Bay Wednesday. He faces additional charges on a separate meth trafficking case.
Police Release Jan. 9 List of Arrest Warrants
The list informs both the public and the persons sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
Pahoa Transfer Station to Reopen as Waste Facility
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira said in a media briefing the Pahoa Transfer Station is planning to reopen as a waste facility on March 1.
