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A 53-year-old Puna man died Sunday (September 23) in waters off PunaluÊ»u Black Sand Beach. Kaʻū Patrol officers responded to a 12:08 p.m. call Sunday reporting a possible drowning. When they arrived, they learned that 53-year-old Reginald Awaa of Mountain View had been diving with family when he became distressed. He was pulled from the […]

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Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.24/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 gas outlets in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

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Two Kona men were charged with several offenses after being found in a stolen boat. On Thursday afternoon (September 18), a 42-year-old Kailua-Kona man reported that his outboard motor had been stolen from his boat while it was tied to the Kailua pier. Later that day, Kona Patrol officers responded to the Keauhou pier, where […]

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This morning’s assessment shows the surface lava flow has slowed considerably and has not advanced since yesterday. The flow front is about 100 yards wide.

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MEDIA RELEASE PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) VICINITY OF KEAAU TO MOUNTAIN VIEW Alternating single lane closures on Volcano Road (Route 11) in both directions between Milepost Markers 8.6 and 13.4, in the vicinity of […]

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This morning’s assessment shows the surface lava flow has slowed considerably and advanced about 75 yards since yesterday. There is a brushfire sparked from the lava flow.

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A brushfire sparked by the June 27th Lava Flow is burning vegetation ahead of the flow front. Smoke is being pushed over a large area North of the lava flow.

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This morning’s assessment shows the surface lava flow continues in a Northeast direction. The flow has advanced about 100 yards since yesterday. The leading edge of the flow is about 150 yards wide.

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MEDIA RELEASE U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) announced more than $5 million in federal investments from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to help spur growth in Hawaii’s agriculture, clean technology, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. “Investments in Hawaii’s diverse industries are key to growing our local economy,” Schatz said. “These federal funds […]

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MEDIA RELEASE This fall, Kahilu Theatre is rolling out the big screen for a film series aimed at connecting people, Hawaiian culture, and each other through cultural learning, film, and talk-story. The Kukulu Ola Hawaiian Filmmakers Series includes seven films, plus talk-story with the filmmaker(s) after the screening, and six afternoon cultural workshops. The series […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Advocates declare a victory for freedom of speech as U.S. District Court Judge Susan Oki Mollway entered a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) against Hawaii County. The TRO prohibits Hawaii County from interfering with Plaintiff Justin Guy’s right to hold a sign (saying “Homeless Please Help”) by the side of the road. Guy was […]

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More than 300 keiki, adults and kupuna anglers competed in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s 18th Annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament held August 15-17.

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The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) and Hawai‘i County Civil Defense (HCCD) are working closely together to gather and share information about the June 27th lava flow through daily helicopter overflights.

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