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Lava Lake Rises Another 7 Feet Over 24-Hour Span
The lava lake continues to rise since Kīlauea began erupting last week.
34 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 168 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 80,582.
Public Help Sought Locating Missing Hilo Man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Hilo man who was reported missing.
HPD to Open Recruitment for Police Officers on Oct. 10
The Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) is hiring.
Latest Earthquake Shows No Observable Impact on Kīlauea Eruption, Experts Say
A magnitude-4.6 earthquake that rumbled Kīlauea’s lower Southwest Rift Zone had no observable impacts on the current eruption or Mauna Loa, experts reported Tuesday evening, Oct. 5, 2021.
Mag.-4.6 Earthquake Rumbles Southwest Rift Zone of Kīlauea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake rumbled the southwest rift zone of Kīlauea volcano Tuesday night, Oct. 5, 2021.
Fire Weather Watch Issued for Leeward Big Island
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
HVNP October Flight Operations
Management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources, and to maintain backcountry facilities.
Waimea Community Association Meeting Set For Thursday
Topics will feature the protection and management of watersheds, as well as how to deliver safe, potable water at a time when climate changes can threaten supply.
Lava Lake Rises 3 Feet Over 24 Hours, HVO Reports
Over the past 24 hours, the lava lake level within Halemaʻumaʻu crater has risen approximately 3 feet.
DOH Reports Less Than 100 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 91 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 80,414.
Efforts Underway to Improve Safety of W. Puainako Street by Wāiakea Schools
Efforts are underway to improve the safety and efficiency of West Puainako Street near Wāiakea Elementary and Wāiakea Intermediate.
Jury Trials Suspended Again Statewide
The restart of jury trials in Hawai´i has been been pushed down the road yet again due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Hilo Man to be Sentenced For Repeated Sexual Assault of a Minor
Clifton John Kua, 45 years old, of Hilo, will appear for sentencing in December for charges related to sexually assaulting a minor.
Eruption Update: Kīlauea Calming Down
HVO scales back warning levels at eruption site due to new data Monday.
State Seeks Members For Special Needs Voters Advisory Committee
The committee’s purpose is to ensure equal and independent voter access to voter registration, casting of ballots, and other Office of Election services.
County Increases Gathering Size Limits For Sporting Events
The rule also creates a mechanism for sporting organizers to apply for special event exemptions to allow for gathering sizes above the limit of 25 for organized sports, which includes spectators.
Big Island Healthcare Services to Merge
Bay Clinic, Inc. and West Hawaii Community Health Center are joining together.
Daily Cases Dip Below 200 Monday
A total of 40 new infections were identified on the Big Island Monday.
Police Offering Two Events for National Coffee With a Cop Day
National Coffee With a Cop Day began as part of National Community Policing Week in 2016 and now continues each year on the first Wednesday in October furthering efforts nationwide to bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement.
