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Volcano Watch: Mauna Loa Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for February 25, 2016 Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for February 18, 2016 Volcano Watch: Recent earthquake highlights one of Hawaiʻi’s most hazardous faults No new Dengue Fever cases, total remains at 256 Wednesday (Feb 17) Mamalahoa Hwy (Route 190) closed due to multiple brushfires south of Waikoloa Road
 
One of the new tools deployed by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory to better monitor the current unrest on Mauna Loa is a webcam focused on the volcano’s Southwest Rift Zone, which has been the site of eruptions in 1903, 1916, 1919, 1926, and 1950. Webcam images of Mauna Loa’s summit, Northeast Rift, and Southwest Rift (like the one shown here from the morning of February 24, 2016), can be viewed on HVO’s website at http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/cams/ USGS image.

Volcano Watch: Mauna Loa – Earth’s largest active volcano is still stirring

Time-lapse multi-image movie of Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera from the Northwest Rim on Mauna Loa. February 18-25, 2016. Images courtesy of USGS/HVO (Volcano Watch is a weekly article written by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.) Despite not being in the headlines, Mauna Loa continues to be in a state of unrest based on […]

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Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for February 25, 2016

Kīlauea continues to erupt at its summit and East Rift Zone. During the past week, the summit lava lake level varied between about 100–185 feet below the vent rim within Halema‘uma‘u Crater.

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Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for February 18, 2016

Kīlauea continues to erupt at its summit and East Rift Zone. During the past week, the summit lava lake level varied between about 95–131 feet below the vent rim within Halema‘uma‘u Crater.

Epicenter of the 4.1 magnitude earthquake on February 12, 2016.

Volcano Watch: Recent earthquake highlights one of Hawaiʻi’s most hazardous faults

On Friday, February 12 a magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred beneath Kīlauea Volcano’s south flank. The earthquake occurred on a fault that has also produced large and damaging events in past, so it serves as a reminder that we should be prepared for stronger shaking in the future.

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No new Dengue Fever cases, total remains at 256 Wednesday (Feb 17)

As of 1 p.m. Wednesday (Feb 17) the Department of Health reported no new confirmed cases of Dengue Fever. The total number of confirmed cases since the beginning of the outbreak is 256. These cases include 232 residents and 24 visitors. Currently there are two potentially infectious individuals.

Multiple brushfires south of Waikoloa Village. Photo courtesy of Andrew Cooper

Mamalahoa Hwy (Route 190) closed due to multiple brushfires south of Waikoloa Road

The Hawai’i Police Department reports a road closure between Kaiminani Drive on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) to Waikoloa Road and part of Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Route 200) due to a brush fire.

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Jelsma is East Hawaii’s Officer of the Month for February

February 25, 2016

The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Officer Christopher Jelsma on Thursday (February 25) as the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” for February. Jelsma was honored for his fast actions during the arrest of an armed man who was wanted for escape and furlough violation.

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As of 1 p.m. Thursday (Feb 25) the Department of Health reported no new confirmed cases of Dengue Fever. The total number of confirmed cases since the beginning of the outbreak remains at 260. These cases include 235 residents and 25 visitors. Currently there are no potentially infectious individuals.

No new Dengue Fever cases, no known infectious individuals Thursday (Feb 25)

February 25, 2016

As of 1 p.m. Thursday (Feb 25) the Department of Health reported no new confirmed cases of Dengue Fever. The total number of confirmed cases since the beginning of the outbreak remains at 260. These cases include 235 residents and 25 visitors. Currently there are no potentially infectious individuals.

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Police charge Hilo man in connection with Honolii shooting

February 25, 2016

Hawaiʻi Island police have charged the 43-year-old man who was arrested Tuesday (February 23) in connection with an early morning shooting in Hilo last month. At 7:30 a.m. Thursday (February 25), after conferring with prosecutors, detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigations Section charged John Perez of Hilo with attempted second-degree murder, use of a […]

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New PTA hunter check-in stations.

PTA open for bow hunting this weekend (Feb 27-28)

February 25, 2016

Army officials are opening the Keamuku Maneuver Area (KMA) for bow hunting, here, Feb. 27-28. KMA be open for bow hunting of pigs and goats only, from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. In the interest of safety, entry into recently burned areas is not permitted. If hunters see any suspicious activity, they should call police/fire […]

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Edwards Hunt charged with voter fraud

February 24, 2016

Hawai`i First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Dale Ross, announced today Tiffany Edwards Hunt was formally charged by indictment for the offense of Voter Fraud in violation of Section 19-3.5, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, as amended.

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As of 1 p.m. Wednesday (Feb 24) the Department of Health reported one new confirmed case of Dengue Fever. The total number of confirmed cases since the beginning of the outbreak rises to 260. These cases include 235 residents and 25 visitors. Currently there are no potentially infectious individuals.

One new Dengue Fever case, total rises to 260 Wednesday (Feb 24)

February 24, 2016

As of 1 p.m. Wednesday (Feb 24) the Department of Health reported one new confirmed case of Dengue Fever. The total number of confirmed cases since the beginning of the outbreak rises to 260. These cases include 235 residents and 25 visitors. Currently there are no potentially infectious individuals.

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Police have c!osed access to Kahoa St. Near Hono!ii Beach Park due to a shooting while they investigate. An officer on scene said the roadway should re-open by mid afternoon.

Police make arrest in connection with Honolii shooting in January

February 24, 2016

Hawaiʻi Island police are continuing the investigation into an early morning shooting in Hilo last month. As part of that investigation, detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigation Section arrested 43-year-old John Perez of a Hilo address at 10:13 a.m. Tuesday (February 23) on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder. Perez remains in the Hilo police […]

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Jackie Pualani Johnson to be honored by the Zonta Club of Hilo

February 24, 2016

The Zonta Club of Hilo will honor Professor Jackie Pualani Johnson with its biennial “Rose Award of Excellence” on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. The Zonta Rose Award of Excellence recognizes women who have made significant impact on the lives of others through their employment, volunteer activities and […]

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Police are searching for a Puna man reported missing

February 23, 2016

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 64-year-old Puna man who was reported missing. Wayne Uglum was last seen on foot in Orchidland at 7 a.m. Monday (February 22). He has a medical condition that requires medication.

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As of 1 p.m. Tuesday (Feb 23) the Department of Health reported no new confirmed cases of Dengue Fever. The total number of confirmed cases since the beginning of the outbreak remains at 259. These cases include 234 residents and 25 visitors. Currently there is one potentially infectious individual.

No new Dengue Fever cases, total remains at 259 Tuesday (Feb 23)

February 23, 2016

As of 1 p.m. Tuesday (Feb 23) the Department of Health reported no new confirmed cases of Dengue Fever. The total number of confirmed cases since the beginning of the outbreak remains at 259. These cases include 234 residents and 25 visitors. Currently there is one potentially infectious individual.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the high surf warning for north and east facing shores of Hawaii Island until 6 a.m. Friday (Feb 26). Surf is forecast to be in the 20-25 foot range tonight lowering to 10-15 feet Wednesday then rising to 20-25 feet on Thursday.

High surf pounding Hawaii Island prompts warnings and advisories

February 23, 2016

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the high surf warning for north and east facing shores of Hawaii Island until 6 a.m. Friday (Feb 26). Surf is forecast to be in the 20-25 foot range tonight lowering to 10-15 feet Wednesday then rising to 20-25 feet on Thursday.

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During the week of February 15, 2016, through February 21, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been 155 DUI arrests compared with 133 during the same period last year, an increase of 16.5 percent.

Police DUI stats for the week of February 15-21, 2016

February 23, 2016

During the week of February 15, 2016, through February 21, 2016, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 25 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Eight of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been 155 DUI arrests compared with 133 during the same period last year, an increase […]

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