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No destructive widespread tsunami threat exists based on historical earthquake and tsunami data. However – earthquakes of this size sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within a hundred kilometers of the earthquake epicenter. Authorities in the region of the epicenter should be aware of this possibility and take appropriate action.

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Fire/rescue crews responded to a 7:26 p.m. alarm Thursday (Feb 7) to a home along Keaau-Pahoa Road (Hwy 130) near Makuu Drive for a structure fire.

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Most successful organizations are supported by a cadre of dedicated and skilled staff who work largely “behind the scenes” to maintain the field equipment, vehicles, and buildings that support its core operations. This includes maintaining mechanical and electrical systems, communication networks, computer technology, and daily custodial needs.

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MEDIA RELEASE Cyanotech Corporation, a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products, today announced financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2013, ended Dec. 31, 2012. For the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2012, revenues were $7,242,000 compared to $6,706,000, […]

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On Kilauea’s east rift zone, surface lava flows remain active about a kilometer (0.6 miles) out from the base of the pali, as well as near the coast.

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MEDIA RELEASE The state Department of Health is seeking proposals from individuals, community groups, non-profit organizations, and others for projects to remove and reduce marine debris with a focus on potential debris originating from the tsunami that devastated Japan in March 2011. A total of $100,000 in grant funds is available for selected proposals received […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kona Community Policing staff compile a weekly listing of burglaries and thefts in the West Hawaii community. This update covers Feb. 1-7. BURGLARIES On 02-04-13, Report of a Burglary on the 4000 block Haena St. An Electirc Guitar, guitar and coins were removed. On 02-01-13 Report of a Burglary on the 7000 block […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the appointment of Max Otani as deputy director of corrections with the state Department of Public Safety, effective immediately. “Max brings decades of experience to his position, from many years ‘on the line’ as a parole and probation officer and in leadership roles at the Hawaii Paroling Authority, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone at the 18th annual ‘Q’uisine of Hearts, a satisfying brunch that annually benefits 2000 Kona-Kohala keiki through American Culinary Federation (ACF) Chef and Child nutrition awareness programs. Time is 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Enjoy a tantalizing bruschetta buffet, plus […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Rotary Club of Kona Mauka hosts its 10th annual Valentine Wine Tasting Celebration 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at a private Kona estate with a spectacular view overlooking Kailua Bay. The event will feature superb wines, extraordinary food catered by Johnson Wong with a carving station, gourmet pupus and mouthwatering desserts. There […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaiian Airlines has announced it will waive reservation change fees and differences in fares for customers who need to change their travel plans because of Winter Storm Nemo. Effective immediately, customers holding tickets issued on or before Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 for travel on Hawaiian this Friday, Feb. 8, and Saturday, Feb. 9, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kona Outdoor Circle host its 35th Pua Plantasia Plant Sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Old Kona Airport’s Makaeo Events Pavilion. More than 20 vendors will offer plants including landscape plants — Native Hawaiian and drought and wind tolerant, potted flowers and ground cover, fruit trees, herbs, bedding plants, seedlings, a […]

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The House today passed a resolution to designate Hawaii Island’s Saddle Road as the Daniel K. Inouye Legacy Highway.

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Pōhakuloa Training Area will open several areas to bow hunting on Saturday Feb. 9 and Sunday Feb. 10. There will be no bird hunting. Training Areas 1-4 and 9-15 will be open for archery mammal hunting. The Keamuku parcel will be open for archery hunting of pigs and goats only. No hunting or rams or […]

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