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June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/9/15
The June 27 lava flow front and south margin breakout remain stalled, as the two-fingered north margin breakout continues to advance.
Wanted Man Arrested After Two Years
Albert Aukai Manners, who was wanted for over two years, was arrested Thursday at a home in the Ainaloa subdivision.
County Releases Park Maintenance Schedule
The Hawai’i County Parks and Recreation office has announced a schedule of park maintenance throughout the year for four Big Island Parks.
Weekend Bird Hunts at PTA
Army officials will open several training areas at Pohakuloa Training Area for weekend bird hunting.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/8/15
The north margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow continues its advancement, moving 50 yards since Wednesday. The flow front and south breakout remain stalled.
Power Restored to all Hawai’i Electric Light Customers
Hawai’i Electric Light crews have restored power to all Big Island customers following outages caused by the weekend storm.
Officer Chaves Named Officer of the Month
Officer Dustin Chaves has been named January’s “Officer of the Month” by the Kona Crime and Prevention Committee.
Body of Missing Kea’au Man Found
The body of a Kea’au man, who went missing on Jan. 1, was found Tuesday afternoon by an opihi picker.
Abuse, Reckless Driving Suspect Turns Himself In
Wanted 21-year-old Isaac Rosa turned himself in to police Monday after being sought after for driving recklessly and abusing a family/household member.
Power Restoration in Pa’auilo Discontinues Water Hauling Service
Department of Water Supply officials say power restoration in Pa’auilo discontinues the need for water hauling service and lifts water restriction advisory.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/7/15
The flow front and south margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow remain stalled as an upslope breakout on the north margin advanced 75 yards since Tuesday.
UPDATE: Repairs Nearly Complete to Electrical Grid
Final electrical repairs in the Wood Valley and Hamakua areas are being made by Hawai’i Electric Light.
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Hawai’i Aloha Crew Member
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a mariner who was aboard the Hawai’i Aloha before grounding Saturday morning.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help in Solving Firearm Theft
Fifteen handguns were stolen and two more were damaged during a December burglary in Kona.
Suspected Drowning Reported in Waipio Valley
The Hawai’i Police Department responded Tuesday afternoon to a suspected drowning in Waipio Valley, where they found 67-year-old James D. Barber unresponsive.
The Kohala Center Receives Federal Farm to School Grant
The Kohala Center has received a federal Farm to School grant that will help schools connect with local producers and teach children where their food comes from.
Flags at Half-Staff Wednesday to Honor Late Rep. Amaral
Flags will fly at half-staff Wednesday at all state offices and agencies in honor of late former State Representative Alvin T. Amaral.
Hawai’i Police Department 2014 DUI Statistics
Traffic fatalities, major accidents caused by DUI, and underage DUI arrests are among the statistics that the Hawai’i Police Department released as improved numbers from 2013.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/6/15
The June 27 lava flow front and south breakout remain stalled, as of Tuesday. The Railroad Avenue access route will be closed for maintenance beginning Wednesday.
Various Military Convoys Scheduled Over the Next Week
Oahu-based services members will convoy between Kawaihae Harbor and Pohakuloa Training Area on Jan. 8, 10, 12, and 14.
