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Hawai‘i Fire responded to blaze in Puna
There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Preschool Open Doors now accepting applications year-round
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, who is serving as Acting Governor, joined the state’s Department of Human Services to announce that the preschool tuition subsidy program, Preschool Open Doors, is now accepting applications on a year-round basis. A
Fatal crashes continue to rise on Hawai‘i Island roads
In their weekly DUI report, officials say to date, there were 18 fatal crashes, resulting in 20 fatalities, compared with 9 fatal crashes, resulting in 10 fatalities for the same time last year.
Nonprofit organizes statewide sign waving against human trafficking
The sign-waving initiative aims to unite the community in raising awareness about human trafficking and exploitation.
Construction to begin on new playground at park in North Kohala
The project includes the demolition of the existing playground equipment, which has been in use there since the mid-1990s, and the installation of new playground equipment and synthetic turf safety surfacing.
Update: Kīlauea alert level downgraded back to advisory as earthquake activity decreases
“The pulsing nature of this activity may represent stages in intrusive activity beneath the upper East Rift Zone region. Additional seismic pulses or swarms may occur with little or no warning and result in either continued intrusion of magma or eruption of lava.” — Hawaiian Volcano Observatory officials
Update: Lane on Highway 19 reopens after a stalled bus in Hāmākua forced its closure
The closure is between mile markers 26 and 27. Motorists should expect delays.
Increased earthquakes prompt closures in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
According to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, it is unknown if the current conditions will lead to an eruption soon or if magma will remain confined below ground.
Battle against rapid ‘ōhi‘a death continues 10 years after being discovered on Hawai‘i Island
While the community’s attention to preventing the spread of ROD in forests has waned somewhat with other crises taking front stage, ROD remains an urgent issue.
Hawai‘i Island police investigate apparent drowning in Kona
Through investigation, officers were advised that an unidentified 54-year-old woman, who had recently moved to Hawai’i from New Mexico was found floating face down in the waters near the shore area.
$6.5M boost for cyberinfrastructure capacity, training in the Pacific
The project will offer services, education and research programs to engage faculty, researchers and students in advanced cyberinfrastructure.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in North Kona
The pedestrian was transported to the Kona Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:59 a.m.
Coast Guard rescues yacht crew 200 nautical miles west of Palau
The 11-person yacht crew, who reported a locked rudder and flooding in the bilge, is being assisted by the Oliver Henry’s crew with dewatering and damage control as they head for Palau. Their estimated time of arrival is 33 hours.
Democratic Party of Hawai‘i reacts to President Biden’s decision to step down from 2024 race
Party officials say Biden’s decision to step down further displays his commitment and selflessness as a public servant to the country that he loves.
Keepers at Pana‘ewa Zoo looking to public to help name its latest arrival
Zoo staff have narrowed it down to four names and are asking the public to vote in their Facebook post with an emoji.
Big Island police seek endangered missing 28-year-old man
28-year-old Anthony Moniz III was last contacted at 2:30 p.m. today.
Final draft of Hawai’i County General Plan 2045 to be released by end of July
The general plan will serve as a 25-year blueprint for the long-term growth and sustainable development of Hawaiʻi Island.
Seismic activity increases beneath Kīlauea summit
Over the past 24 hours, there were approximately 67 earthquakes detected beneath Kīlauea’s summit and approximately 172 earthquakes detected beneath the upper East Rift Zone, mostly at depths of 0.0–1.2 miles beneath the ground surface.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in downtown Kona
A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled in Kona for areas along Ali‘i Drive between Palani and Wālua Roads and along Hualālai Road between Ali‘i Drive and Kuakini Highway. The flow test will take place from midnight to 1 a.m. on July 23. The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several […]
