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June 5, 2024 · 11:09 AM

Kīlauea eruption southwest of summit remains paused and unlikely to restart

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is lowering the Volcano Alert Level for ground-based hazards from WATCH to ADVISORY and the Aviation Color Code from ORANGE to YELLOW.
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STARS is scheduled during the week of July 15-19, and interested students are encouraged to apply by June 9.
June 5, 2024 · 3:00 AM

Festivals, feasts and volunteer opportunities coming to Big Island throughout summer

Upcoming events and activities on the Big Island include a rodeo, a rubber duckie race, cultural festivals and more.
June 5, 2024 · 1:00 AM

Watersheds topic of upcoming Waimea Community Association Town Meeting

Five local partners will share their priorities, achievements and concerns related to watersheds in the region and across the Big Island.
June 4, 2024 · 6:19 PM

Hawai‘i Island police searching for man last seen in Hilo

Caleb Strayer, 29, is Caucasian, 5 feet 9 inches tall, and approximately 170 pounds.
June 4, 2024 · 5:38 PM

No injuries reported following blaze at Big Island Scrap Metal

Fire officials report 30 to 40 vehicles were on fire when crews arrived on scene.
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June 4, 2024 · 12:01 PM

Waikōloa man dies following early morning car crash; 2 children treated for injuries

This is the 19th traffic fatality this year compared to nine at this time last year.
June 4, 2024 · 11:21 AM

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.
June 4, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Update: Portion of Kawaihae Road reopens after a truck hauling cattle flipped

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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  • Fitting the devlopment into the community’s way of life rather than the way of life being lost because of it.
  • Understanding the needs of the community where the development will be located.
  • The ability to actively listen to concerns and compromise when needed.
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Kula woman suffers minor burns in accidental home fire

A 78-yea-old woman was displaced during an accidental house fire in Kula on Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at 4:24 p.m. on June 4, at a home on Polipoli Road. The woman suffered minor burns and was treated on scene by Medics, fire officials said.
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HVO: Kīlauea on pause for 48 hours, eruption unlikely to restart

Scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say the eruption at Kīlauea summit on June 3, 2024, has been paused for 48 hours and is unlikely to restart. Accordingly, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered the Volcano Alert Level for ground-based hazards from Watch to Advisory and the Aviation Color Code from Orange to Yellow.
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Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents 33rd Annual Kī Hō‘alu Festival, June 30

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Kīlauea eruption on the Big Island remains paused and unlikely to restart

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is lowering the Volcano Alert Level for ground-based hazards from WATCH to ADVISORY and the Aviation Color Code from ORANGE to YELLOW.
June 5, 2024 · 12:00 PM HST

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Navy base on Kaua‘i played role during WWII Battle of Midway – 82 years ago this week

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Līhu‘e Airport display showcases birds of Kaua‘i – and those working to save them

The Garden Island Arts Council teamed up with Hallux Ecosystem Restoration, LLC, to create the large window display.
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