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Fire/rescue crews along with the Coast Guard responded to a 2:41 p.m. alarm Sunday (Oct 25) to the Champagne Ponds/Kapoho Bay area of Puna for a missing freediver. The woman is identified as 33-year-old Amber Savant of Kona. Savant was spearfishing with a partner when they were caught in a rip current carrying them out […]

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MEDIA RELEASE PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) — 1) HAKALAU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Alternating lane closures on Umauma Bridge in the vicinity of Hakalau (Route 19, Milepost 16) in both directions over a twenty-four hour period, seven […]

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The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, is now accepting applications for vacant seats on the Laupāhoehoe Advisory Council (LAC) and the Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a Advisory Council (PAC) on Hawai‘i island.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for for the south and east facing shores of Hawaii Island until 6 p.m. Sunday (Oct 25). The high surf warning is cancelled. Surf generated by Hurricane Olaf is forecast to be 6-9 feet along south and east facing shores of Hawaii Island.

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As of 11 p.m. HST Friday (Oct 23) Hurricane Olaf was about 625 miles (1005 km) east of Hilo, Hawaii.

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Mauna Loa is not erupting. During the past week, earthquake rates continued to be elevated, though at a lower weekly rate than recorded in late summer.

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MEDIA RELEASE Puna Patrol Officer Lloyd Ishikawa was named the HawaiÊ»i Police Department’s 2015 “Top Cop” by the Law Enforcement/Security Coalition of HawaiÊ»i. Captain Samuel Jelsma said Ishikawa, a 29-year veteran, has a near-perfect work attendance record. In nomination papers, Jelsma cited five exceptional cases in which Ishikawa located wanted felons and high-risk suspects. In […]

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It happened again. Did you notice? Last week a portion of Kīlauea Volcano’s south flank slowly slipped seaward.

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The listed individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants. Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.

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Surf generated by Hurricane Olaf is forecast to be 12-18 feet along east facing shore of Hawaii Island. Surf of 5-8 feet is forecast along south facing shores.

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As of 11 p.m. HST Thursday (Oct 22) Hurricane Olaf was about 660 miles (1,065 km) east southeast of Hilo, Hawaii.

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The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Officer Jared Cabatu on Thursday (October 22) as the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Month” for October. Cabatu was honored for solving two auto theft cases involving vehicles stolen from the County of Hawaiʻi.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf warning for east facing shores of Hawaii Island until 6 p.m. Saturday (Oct 24). Surf generated by Hurricane Olaf is forecast to be 12-18 feet along east facing shore of Hawaii Island. A high surf advisory has been issued for south facing shores of […]

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Hawaiian Telcom officials report that the telephone communication system is currently experiencing difficulties and the disruption may affect the ability to place a call to the 911 system. Hawaiian Telecom technicians are currently troubleshooting the problem this disruption may also affects some cellular telephone services. For persons need an emergency assistance anywhere on the island […]

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