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Unrest beneath Kīlauea continues despite pause in short-lived eruption
While there is no active lava on the surface, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that levels of unrest remain high as the vent remains open, tremor is still present, glow could still be seen from the fissures overnight and active degassing of SO2 is still occurring from the fissures and blowing downwind.
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June 4, 2024 · 5:00 AM
Weekly DUI stats: 20 arrested on Big Island roads
Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was under the age of 21.
June 4, 2024 · 3:00 AM
KAPA DJ advances in ‘Favorite Chef’ contest
As of Monday afternoon, Gamayo was in second place. The public has until Thursday to vote for their favorite home chef and the top 15 will move on to the next round.
June 4, 2024 · 3:00 AM
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Kaʻū man indicted in connection with police standoff in Ocean View
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Be mindful of continuing gas emissions, including vog, from recent Kīlauea eruption
While the lava flow has ceased, air quality levels are slightly elevated at the Pāhala and Nāʻālehu air quality monitoring stations.
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Hilo man charged with drug, firearms offenses after terrorist threatening incident
22-year-old Daryl C. Sampaga Jr. made his initial appearance Monday in Hilo District Court. His bail was maintained at $390,000 and he was ordered to appear Wednesday for a preliminary hearing.
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Unrest beneath Kīlauea continues despite pause in short-lived eruption on Big Island
While there is no active lava on the surface, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that levels of unrest remain high as the vent remains open, tremor is still present, glow could still be seen from the fissures overnight and active degassing of SO2 is still occurring from the fissures and blowing downwind.
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Kauai Weather Forecast for June 04, 2024
Breezy trades will continue today, before easing Wednesday and giving way to sea and land breezes Thursday and Friday. A fairly typical trade wind pattern…
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Kauai Surf Forecast for June 04, 2024
An active south Pacific will continue the extended run of southerly swell almost certainly through mid June. The current south-southwest swell will gradually…
June 4, 2024 · 7:00 AM HST
Grove Farm awards three $20K scholarships to Kaua‘i high school graduates
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