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A 66-year-old Hilo man and a 61-year-old Hilo woman died Saturday (September 3) from injuries sustained in a pedestrian/motorcycle crash on Railroad Avenue at Makalika Street in Hilo. Responding to a 7:25 p.m. call, Hilo patrol officers determined that the woman exited an unknown vehicle near the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Makalika. The vehicle […]

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Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have risen 5.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.76/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 gas outlets in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.19/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

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All water services will be shut-off along Hawaii Belt Road from St. John Road to Capt. Cook Road (including C.K. Subdivision, Keōpuka Mauka Road, Keōpuka Heights Road, Haku Nui Road, Hind Drive, Piko Road, Keōpuka Road), along Middle Ke‘ei Road, Nāpō‘Po‘o Road (including ‘Ieke Place, Ka ‘Uala Place, Makahiki Lane); South Kona, Hawaii.

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Hawaii Island until 8 p.m. At 4:52 p.m. weather radar and rain gages indicated that heavy rain is persisting over the slopes in the South Kohala and North Kona districts. Gulches crossing Mamalahoa Highway (Route 190) between Puuanahulu and Waimea were at […]

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High Surf Warning is in effect for east facing shores of Hawaii Island until 6 a.m. Sunday (Sept 4). Surf heights of 15-25 feet are forecast.

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‘Imiloa is seeking educators to teach students about the rhythms and patterns of the earth, sea and sky through a unique wayfinding and navigation experience, MANU ‘Imiloa: KÅŒLEA.

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HawaiÊ»i Island police are investigating several thefts in the area of Apapane Street in the Keaukaha section of Hilo. Over the last few weeks several thefts have been reported. A man described as local, in his late 20s or early 30s, about 5-foot-9 to six-feet tall, 180-200 pounds, was seeing taking items and leaving the […]

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Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

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Hawai‘i Electric Light has restored electric service to the remaining 20 customers in Paauilo-Mauka who were affected by high winds from Tropical Storm Madeline. Crews have been working since Wednesday to repair damage to utility poles and power lines caused primarily by fallen trees and branches.

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The Coast Guard urges mariners and beach goers to exercise extreme caution with the arrival of Hurricane Lester over Labor Day weekend. Residents and visitors throughout Hawaii should heed all warnings from lifeguards and public health and safety officials. Hurricane Lester is expected to generate extremely dangerous off shore sea conditions with maximum wave heights […]

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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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Work continues on the County of Hawai‘i’s highway intersection improvement project this weekend. One lane of Māmalahoa Highway will be closed to traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4 to allow Hawaiian Telcom to relocate overhead cables to newly placed utility poles near the intersection of Māmalahoa […]

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A public information meeting planned this weekend to discuss new, proposed rules for the Makako Bay and Keauhou manta ray viewing sites has been rescheduled due to the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Lester.

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The 61g lava flow, extending southeast of PuÊ»u ʻŌʻō on KÄ«lauea’s south flank, continues to carry lava to the ocean near Kamokuna.

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