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East Hawaii NewsAnnual live fire exercises slated this week at Kona and Hilo airports
NewsUpdate: 74-year-old involved in New Year’s crash in Waikōloa died from medical…
27 drowning deaths have led to a new sign warning of the dangers of Wailuku River in Hilo
Hawaiʻi County urges the public to stay safe at the Wailuku River State Park and to stay at the overlook when visiting Boiling Pots.February 9, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
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Annual live fire exercises slated this week at Kona and Hilo airports
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting units will be testing response protocol at both airports will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10 through Wednesday, Feb. 12.
February 9, 2025 · 3:00 AM
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February 9, 2025 · 1:00 AM
27 drowning deaths have led to a new sign warning of the dangers of Wailuku River in Hilo
Hawaiʻi County urges the public to stay safe at the Wailuku River State Park and to stay at the overlook when visiting Boiling Pots.
February 8, 2025 · 2:53 PM
Update: 74-year-old involved in New Year’s crash in Waikōloa died from medical condition
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Update: Police identify motorcyclist killed in crash with dump truck on Highway 130
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The collision, which happened at about 8 p.m. the night of Feb. 7 while she and a man were wallking in a marked crosswalk, remains under investigation and was classified as a negligent injury case.
February 8, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County hiring summer lifeguards for swimming pools
Applicants must be 18 years old with current lifeguarding certification. They must also successfully have completed a swimming and skills test.
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Coalition releases first Hawaiʻi Water Safety Plan aimed at addressing state’s drowning crisis
Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition called on water safety stakeholders throughout the islands to identify the state’s most urgent drowning prevention recommendations.
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Hawai‘i Island lane closure schedule for week of Feb. 8-14
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Maui Now
Maui man fatally injured in fall while hiking
A Maui man suffered fatal injuries in a fall while hiking in the Kailua area of East Maui on Saturday afternoon. The incident was reported at 12:43 p.m., Feb. 8 near mile 6.75 of the Hāna Highway.
Residents advised to review insurance policies and consider flood insurance as wet season continues
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