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Hurricane Douglas continues towards Hawaii Mauna Kea visitor center closing temporarily due to COVID-19 situation Magnitude-4.9 earthquake southwest of Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiʻi on Monday (Nov 11) Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for October 31, 2019 Volcano Watch: Why is the 2018 lava still so hot? Volcano Watch: High Altitude Station Maintenance on Mauna Loa
 
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Hurricane Douglas continues towards Hawaii

On the forecast track, Douglas will be near the main Hawaiian Islands late tonight (July 25).

The Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station early Saturday morning. Photography by Baron Sekiya | Hawaii 24/7.

Mauna Kea visitor center closing temporarily due to COVID-19 situation

The Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station on Hawaiʻi Island will suspend operations starting Sunday, March 15, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 situation.

Location of an earthquake at 6:36 a.m., Monday, November 11, 2019.

Magnitude-4.9 earthquake southwest of Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiʻi on Monday (Nov 11)

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.9 earthquake on Monday, November 11, just before 6:36 a.m. HST.

The USGS and OAS team prepares the sampling mechanism and inspects the unmanned aerial system a few minutes before mission start and takeoff. Precautions were taken to ensure the aircraft and sampling mechanism were sterile and would return safely from the pond. Photo courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for October 31, 2019

Mauna Loa is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at ADVISORY. This alert level does not mean that an eruption is imminent or that progression to an eruption is certain.

Two HVO geologists document road cutting activities on HWY 132 on August 7, 2019. One geologist is taking visual photographs while another geologist is taking thermal photographs to make a tandem pair for comparison. The temperature of the solidified lava was measured to 425° C (800° F) at the digging site. Photograph by USGS geologist K. Mulliken.

Volcano Watch: Why is the 2018 lava still so hot?

As roads are recut into Kīlauea’s 2018 lava flow field, many have been surprised at how hot the lava remains under the surface, even though it is solidified.

Sulphur Cone (left), viewed toward southwest, from 3,480 m (11,420 ft) above sea level on Mauna Loa’s southwest rift zone. At right, an HVO geoscientist and technician rebuild volcanic gas monitoring equipment installed near an outgassing fissure.

Volcano Watch: High Altitude Station Maintenance on Mauna Loa

The Sulphur Cone area stands out in bright contrast. It’s a steaming section of the 1950 eruptive fissure at 11,420 ft elevation.

35th Annual Law Enforcement and Security Awards Officer Alric Dalere (center) Honored

Police Officer Alric Dalere honored

October 25, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE 35th Annual Law Enforcement and Security Awards Officer Alric Dalere (center) Honored On October 24, 2019, the 35th Annual Law Enforcement and Security Awards Banquet was held at the Ala Moana Hotel on Oahu. This banquet is held to recognize excellence in the field of law enforcement and security. Hawai‘i Police Department Officer Alric […]

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Reckless driving leads to firearms and ammunition arrests by police

October 25, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Justin PaishonRaina Kaupu HawaiÊ»i Island Police have arrested and charged a Hawaiian Paradise Park couple with firearms offenses that occurred on (October 9). Police were patrolling the Hawaiian Paradise Park area when they observed a sedan almost crash into their police vehicle on Old Beach Road in the Puna District. Police stopped the […]

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Nile Talpia in Hilo

Wailoa River & Waiākea stream & pond overwhelmed with Nile Tilapia

October 25, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE (Hilo) – With the naked eye, you can see large schools of Nile tilapia in Hawai‘i Island’s Wailoa River system including its tributary Waiākea Stream and Waiākea Pond which sits in the middle of Wailoa River State Park in Hilo. Two years ago, this species of tilapia was reclassified by the State Board […]

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Police warrants list for Friday, October 25, 2019

October 25, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE As of Friday, October 25, 2019, the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants: This is the official list from the Hawaii County Police Department Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311. […]

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Police are searching for a girl last seen in the Keaukaha area

October 25, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Machaela Bailey Hawaii Island Police are looking for Machaela Bailey, last seen in the Keaukaha area near Apapane Street on October 13, 2019, in the afternoon hours. Bailey who is a runaway described as 5’3″, 110 lbs, slim, hair, hazel eyes, last seen wearing a long black t-shirt, and blue denim shorts. Anyone […]

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National drug take-back day Saturday (Oct 26)

October 25, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE The HawaiÊ»i Police Department is encouraging the public to participate in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative. On Saturday, October 26, members of the public may turn in unused, unneeded or expired prescription medications between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the following collection sites for safe, anonymous disposal: Ka Waena LapaÊ»au Medical […]

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A UH student uses one of the CyberCANOEs at the Laboratory for Advanced Visualization and Applications.

UH data science institute awarded $1M National Science Foundation grant

October 25, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE A UH student uses one of the CyberCANOEs at the Laboratory for Advanced Visualization and Applications. The HawaiÊ»i Data Science Institute at the University of HawaiÊ»i was awarded $1 million by the National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation Program that will allow the university to acquire and deploy a new community computer cluster in support of computational […]

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Waikoloa woman dies after crash Thursday (Oct 24)

October 25, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE A 50-year-old Waikoloa woman died following a single-vehicle collision on Thursday (October 24) in Waikoloa Village on Ka-Uhiwai Street. The woman has been positively identified as Christina Linn Lewis. Responding to a 2:46 p.m. call, police determined that a red 1997 Nissan Pathfinder heading north had crossed the double solid yellow lines and […]

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Frighteningly Good Halloween Fun at KTA Super Store Puainako, Hilo

October 25, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE KTA Super Stores Puainako will again be the location for East Hawai‘i’s Frighteningly Good Fun KTA Haunted House Halloween festivities. Now in its 10th year, the much-anticipated KTA Haunted House will be open to scare and delight the public of all ages on October 28, 29, 30 and 31, from 5:00 pm to […]

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Spencer Beach Park to Reopen Saturday (Oct 26)

October 25, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is informing the public that Spencer Beach Park will reopen on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 6 a.m. The Department apologizes for any inconvenience this park closure may have caused, and thanks the public for their patience and understanding throughout this temporary closure. For more information, […]

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"Officer's of the Month" of October Sergeant Shawn Tingle (L) Officer Michael Lucas-Medeiros (R)

East Hawaii’s “Officer’s of the Month” for October: Shawn Tingle, Lucas-Medeiros, and Lunsford

October 24, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE “Officer’s of the Month” of October Sergeant Shawn Tingle (L) Officer Michael Lucas-Medeiros (R)“Officer of the Month” of October Officer Chance Lunsford (unable to attend the ceremony) The Aloha Exchange Club of East HawaiÊ»i honored three Big Island Police Officers today (October 24) for their efforts that helped save a woman’s life. On […]

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Police enforcement on Daniel K. Inouye Hwy rises to 5,461 citations

October 24, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Police assigned to be in place for the TMT protestor blockade and encampment on Mauna Kea access road continued the stepped-up traffic enforcement efforts on Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Route 200), which began on (August 15).  The continuing efforts of police during the new weeklong period covering last Thursday (October 17) to date, […]

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Police search for Puna suspect results in multiple arrests

October 24, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Aaron NobrigaDanny MullerSandra Kahikina HawaiÊ»i Island Police arrested and charged a 44-year-old Puna man with offenses stemming from a (September 9) incident in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Police charged Aaron L. Nobriga of Puna on (October 16) for several criminal offenses. Nobriga was wanted on a parole violation warrant and had evaded capture for […]

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Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for October 24, 2019

October 24, 2019

The water pond at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u continues to slowly expand and deepen.

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