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Volcano Watch: Something New From Something Old — A New Geologic Map of The State of Hawaiʻi
The original purpose of geologic mapping in Hawaiʻi was to understand the distribution of groundwater and soils to support agriculture. But as geologic maps have been developed over time, they’ve provided basic information on how the Hawaiian Islands evolved, the workings of individual volcanoes and the relative degree of long-term hazards posed.
Flood Advisory Issued For The Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for the Big Island.
Tons of Food, Tons of Aloha: Honoka‘a Meal Program Marks 3rd Anniversary
Each week, a small battalion of volunteers not only battles food insecurity in the Honoka’a area, more importantly, it’s building community.
Police Seek Ocean View Woman Last Heard From in August
The Hawai‘i Police Department is asking for help from the public with finding a missing Big Island woman.
Hilo Community Chorus Seeks New Artistic Director
The Hilo Community Chorus wants to get back together to sing again.
Andoh Committed to Steering Mass Transit, Hele-On System to The ‘Next Level’
John Andoh says he was hooked on public transportation at a young age.
Ige Nominates Big Island Engineer to Serve on State BLNR
A Big Island engineer is among several people from throughout the state picked by Gov. David Ige to serve on the Hawai’i Board of Land and Natural Resources.
Kapoho Road Striping Scheduled
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works Traffic Division will begin striping operations on Highway 132 between Mile Marker 7 and the intersection of Highway 137.
Ocean View Man Accused of Sex Assault Involving a Minor
An Ocean View man is slated to make an initial appearance in Kona District Court today on charges relating to sexual assault of a minor.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Spencer Beach Park
A brown water advisory has been issued for Spencer Beach Park .
91 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 650 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 233,155.
DPS: 1 HCCC Staff Member Tests Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 16, reported that one staff member at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo has tested positive for COVID-19.
High Surf Advisory Extended for West-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has extended the high surf advisory for west-facing shores till noon today.
Neighbors of Kona Brush Fire Say Homeless Camps Reason for Recent String of Blazes
Neighbors of the brush fire Wednesday in Kailua-Kona that closed two highways and evacuated multiple subdivision said there have been several brush fires in the area recently that they believe are started in the homeless camps that go unchecked.
High Surf Advisory Issued For West-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory has been issued for west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Police Seek Information About Puna Runaway
Big Island police are asking for assistance with locating a Puna teen who is missing.
Hilo Man Indicted For Alleged Sexual Assault of a Minor
An East Hawai‘i man faces several charges in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor.
Kona Brush Fire Forces Evacuations of 2 Subdivisions
A brush fire on Kuakini Highway is forcing the evacuation of two subdivisions in Kailua-Kona.
Brush Fire Closes Portion of Kuakini Highway
Kuakini Highway, from Onioni to Nakukui Sreets, in Kailua-Kona is closed to traffic due to a brush fire.
