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Chain of Craters Road reopens as Kīlauea Volcano’s eruption hazards ease

The eruption at Nāpau Crater continues and serious hazards still exist.

Heavy rain in West Hawai‘i floods roads, washes trash, debris into ocean

Heavy rain hit North Kona and South Kona communities for several hours yesterday afternoon flooding portions of Hualālai Road, Kuakini Highway, Ali‘i Drive and parking lots throughout Kailua-Kona.

Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve in Puna closed due to volcanic activity

The current lava flow at the middle of the eastern rift zone could create hazards for visitors such as cracks and toxic fumes.

Hawai‘i Island police seeking Hilo runaway Justine Kawaa

She was last seen in Hilo on Sept. 16 at around 3:30 p.m.  

Undeclared milk allergen prompts recall of Enjoy Premium coconut, taro cookies

The recalled products were distributed throughout Hawai‘i at retail stores and sold directly to consumers via mail order.

Hawai‘i Island police release August stats for fentanyl-related recoveries and arrests

In its monthly report, police indicate 1.2 grams of the illicit drug was recovered in August including one pill. Additionally, five people were arrested in connection to the synthetic opioid.

Hawai‘i Island police launch missing person investigation for swimmer at Boiling Pots

Witnesses on Tuesday saw a swimmer enter the water and fail to resurface.

Alaska Air Group announces interim Honolulu leadership team to guide merger with Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, announced today the interim Honolulu leadership team that will guide Hawaiian Airlines operations from transaction close through a full combination of operations under a single operating certificate with two brands – Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Current Alaska Airlines regional president of Hawai‘i/Pacific, Joe Sprague, will be named chief executive officer of Hawaiian Airlines.

‘Aloha, Tūtū Pele’: Excitement abounds as latest Kīlauea eruption continues; public viewing not possible now

But there are still a few ways to see the eruption for yourself, including a new webcam that the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory installed that provides a live view of Nāpau Crater, looking southwest and updated every 15 minutes.

Unknown man goes missing in waters of Wailuku River in Hilo

Hawai’i Fire Department personnel responded to a swimmer in distress call early the afternoon of Sept. 17 at the Boiling Pots section of Wailuku River State Park. The search for the unknwon man was suspended nearly 4 hours later.

Flood advisory in effect for Kona

Rain rates are starting to decrease and should continue to dissipate throughout the evening.

Police: Avoid portion of Kuakini Highway in Kona for next several hours

Heavy rainfall has caused the highway to flood and debris to spill onto the highway near Ali‘i Kai subdivision.

Alaska Airlines clears last regulatory hurdle to finalize merger with Hawaiian Airlines

The US Department of Transportation has given Alaska Airlines permission to close on its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, after the carriers agreed to maintain key Hawaii routes and adopt consumer protections. This exemption allows the carriers, which are respectively the fifth and tenth largest domestic airlines, to finalize their merger while maintaining separate operations until DOT rules on their transfer application.

When will the first humpback whale be seen in Hawai‘i waters?

In 2023, the first sighting reported to the nonprofit was Oct. 25.

Kīlauea eruption continues in remote area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

The eruption is located on a remote section of the middle East Rift Zone in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Community feedback sought on design options for Hōlualoa School campus

Feedback is being sought through the end of October.

North Kona water restriction downgraded to voluntary reduction

The restriction was initiated in August after two wells, including the Kalaoa Deepwell went offline.

3 children arrested for posting shooting threat on TikTok at private Waimea school

The three children, estimated to be in eighth grade, have been charged with first-degree terroristic threatening for the video.

Hour-long Kīlauea eruption restarts within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

The eruption does not currently pose an immediate threat to human life or infrastructure.

Kīlauea on ‘watch’ following brief eruption on Sunday

According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the brief eruption occurred near the National Park Nāpau campsite (east of Kānenuiohamo and Makaopuhi Crater and west of Nāpau Crater) on the middle East Rift Zone between 9 and 10 p.m.
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