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Monday afternoon (April 30) a thermal webcam on Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō Crater’s rim shows small explosions as the crater floor collapsed.

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During the week of April 23, through April 29, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 24 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were under the age of 21.

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Average retail gasoline prices in Hawaii have risen 7.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.85/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 355 gas outlets in Hawaii. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.81/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com

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MEDIA RELEASE PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — DANIEL K. INOUYE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 200) — 1) KAUMANA Lane shifts and alternating lane closures on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway Route 200 (Saddle Road) in both directions between Milepost Markers 11.5 and 52 […]

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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, and other programs throughout May.

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HawaiÊ»i Island police are investigating an assault that occurred at the Salvation Army Interim Home in Hilo. At approximately 3:50 p.m. Friday afternoon (April 27), police responded to a report of a male minor who had been physically assaulted at the home at about 12:45 a.m. that day. Staff at the home related that they […]

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Recent Sheriff impersonator scam incidents have prompted the State Sheriff Division to put out this reminder warning. Impersonators claiming to be deputy sheriffs are calling Hawaii residents to say they missed a court date and Sheriffs are being sent to arrest them. The alleged scammer then states that he accepts payment over the phone, which […]

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Hawai’i County Mayor Harry Kim has checked out of the hospital and will return home to Hilo on Sunday, after undergoing procedures at The Queen’s Medical Center. The Mayor was discharged on Friday evening and stayed in Honolulu with his wife over the weekend. He returns to Hilo on Sunday, but his family is requesting […]

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Fire/rescue crews responded to a 1:06 p.m. alarm Friday (April 27) to the 22 mile-marker of Mamalahoa Highway (Route 19) at Maulua Gulch in Hamakua for a three-vehicle crash.

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Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 78-year-old Hilo man with sexual offenses in connection with an incident reported on Wednesday (April 25), in the South Kohala District (Waimea).

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The Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be conducting repairs on the controller cabinet for the traffic signals at the Sea View Cir. and Kuakini Hwy. Intersection on Sunday, April 29, 2018, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather conditions permitting.

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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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This is a Civil Defense Hazardous Weather Message for Friday, April 27 at 1 p.m. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rain, flash flooding, high surf, and possible thunderstorms for Hawaii Island starting Saturday (April 28). Be aware of rising waters, ponding on roadways, and dangerous surf conditions.

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Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is informing the public that Kahalu‘u Beach Park will be closed from 7 a.m. – 12 noon on May 1, May 2, May 31, and June 1, 2018, due to anticipated coral spawning events.

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