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Gasoline prices in Hawaii have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.94/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 stations in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.4 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.82/g, according to GasBuddy.

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The investigation is continuing into the most recent shooting that occurred on South Point Road in Kaʻū which resulted in the death of Justin Waiki. The case is being handled by the Area II Criminal Investigation Section. The SRT sergeant shot is recovering nicely at Hilo Medical Center and presently is in stable condition.

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Since May 3, 2018, Kīlauea Volcano’s lower East Rift Zone eruption has destroyed more than 700 structures, covered more than 32 sq km (12.4 sq mi) of land with black lava, and added about 700 acres of new land to the island. Yet, remarkably, injuries had been few.

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On (July 20), acting on information received on suspect Justin Waiki, police responded to the area of South Point in the Kaʻū district.

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HawaiÊ»i Island police are still searching for Justin Waiki for the murder of Officer Bonson K. Kailioa who was fatally shot in Mountain View on Tuesday evening, (July 17), while on duty. Rewards for Justin Waiki’s capture is now at $30,000; $10,000 from the FBI, $10,000 from U.S. Marshalls and $10,000 from Alcohol Tobacco and […]

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HawaiÊ»i Island police are investigating two officer-involved shooting incidents that occurred Thursday, (July 18), in the areas of Keauhou and Napoopoo Road. At about 4:58 p.m., police received a tip that fugitive Justin Waiki was possibly sighted within a primer-colored Toyota pickup truck with unknown license plates within the parking lot of 75-1015 Henry Street, […]

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Hawaiʻi Island police are continuing the search for Justin Waiki for the murder of Officer Bonson K. Kaliloa, who was fatally shot while on a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 11, in Mt. View on Tuesday evening, (July 17).

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Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the murder of a police officer who was fatally shot while on a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 11, in the area of Kukui Camp Road, Mt. View, Hawaiʻi.

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The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces the temporary closure of Keikiland playground effective July 30, 2018 through September 4, 2018, for resurfacing and repairs. The project consists of resurfacing the playground safety surface with new synthetic turf safety surfacing, along with other repairs to the playground equipment area only. The playground equipment […]

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The Coast Guard is investigating a report of 12 people injured aboard a lava tour boat in Kapoho Bay, Big Island Monday. A Coast Guard investigator from Sector Honolulu is en route to investigate the incident. The safety zone currently stands at 300-meters (984 feet) with no exclusions.

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A 20-year-old woman has major leg trauma. The other passengers suffered burns and scrapes.

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For many Hawaii residents, interactions with Kīlauea Volcano’s eruptions is through vog—a hazy mixture of sulfur dioxide gas and sulfate particles. However, sulfur on Kīlauea is not limited to vog components.

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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to be very active and is feeding a lava channel to the ocean at Kapoho. The flow is producing a broad ocean entry along the shoreline and continues to expand into Kapoho Beach Lots and north of Four Corners intersection. There is no immediate threat at this […]

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Hawaii 24/7 will be on hiatus for the remainder of the month of July 2018. Our community calendar will continue to be updated during this time. Should a large event happen (earthquake, tsunami alert, hurricane) we will update sooner than August.

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