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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 Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for October 24, 2019
 
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.

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Volcano Watch: Kilauea activity update for October 24, 2019

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

Civil Defense siren test today at 11:45 a.m.

May 1, 2020

The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, February 3, 2020, at 11:45 a.m.

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Civil Defense siren test at 11:45 a.m., Wednesday (April 1)

April 1, 2020

The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

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Hilo Public Library suspends all programs, remains open

March 14, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE Beginning March 16, 2020, scheduled library programming is canceled due to concerns for COVID-19/ coronavirus. Per the State Librarian, we are suspending all library programs and the use of meeting rooms. Basic access to the library, collections, and other services remain unchanged at this time. Please stay tuned for future updates. 

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Access and COVID-19 testing at North Hawaii Community Hospital

March 14, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE For the protection of our patients, staff, and community, starting on Monday, March 16 at 5 am, all staff and visitors will be screened for fever and exposure risk in the main entrance lobby prior to entering the hospital. This will be the only entry point to the hospital and clinics apart from […]

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Civil Defense siren test today at 11:45 a.m.

February 3, 2020

The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, February 3, 2020, at 11:45 a.m.

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Civil Defense siren test today at 11:45 a.m.

January 2, 2020

The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 11:45 a.m.

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High surf and wind advisory for Hawaii Island Saturday (Nov 23)

November 23, 2019

HCCD Audio message This is a Civil Defense High Surf Advisory and High Wind Advisory message for Saturday, November 23rd at 6 in the morning. The National Weather Service High Wind and High Surf Advisories continue for Hawaii Island through this weekend. A High Surf Advisory in effect for east facing shores from Upolu Point […]

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Police warrants list for Friday, November 1, 2019

November 1, 2019

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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Civil Defense siren test today at 11:45 a.m.

November 1, 2019

The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Friday, November 1, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.

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Hawaii 24/7 on hiatus beginning November 1, 2019

November 1, 2019

Hawaii 24/7 will be on hiatus beginning Friday, November 1, 2019. Our community calendar will continue to be updated during this time. Should a large event happen (earthquake, tsunami alert, hurricane) we may be able to post an update. For updates on Civil Defense matters, Police or Kilauea Volcano please visit the links in our […]

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Police arrest four women in Kona drug bust

October 31, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Barbara MartinDevon HensonJennifer ConwayMariah Ancona On Wednesday (October 30), at approximately 9:35 a.m., officers from the Area II Vice section, along with officers from Community Policing and Criminal Intelligence Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence off Ahulani Street in Kona. Upon searching the residence, officers recovered a zip-type baggie containing 70.1 […]

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Police continue traffic enforcement on DKI Hwy

October 31, 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 24) to date […]

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Halloween tips to stay safe

October 31, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Halloween is a fun time of year for children and adults alike. Vampires, Werewolves, and Unicorns will be walking through our neighborhoods looking for treats. Being safe is no trick; using a few common-sense safety tips can help make the evening enjoyable for everyone. The Hawaiʻi Police Department asks people to follow a […]

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Halloween by the numbers

October 31, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Dating back 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween is an ancient tradition associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires. Today, Halloween has evolved into a celebration characterized by child-friendly activities like trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns, and dressing in costumes. The following facts are made possible by the invaluable […]

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