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Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno said the number of reported property damage from the earthquake has now reached into the 300s.May 30, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
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The family holiday celebration became an unexpected wildlife rescue when Hawaiʻi Technology Academy student and Kauaʻi Sailing Association member Xavier Prentice bravely swam out and retrieved the struggling juvenile koaʻe kea, inspiring his community to better protect native Hawaiian birds.
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Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno said the number of reported property damage from the earthquake has now reached into the 300s.
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22 lane closures scheduled weekdays through June 5 on Big Island state roadways
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Volcano Watch: What caused the major shake-up May 22 on the Big Island?
The base of Mauna Loa sitting on top of the old oceanic crust is only 6 miles below sea level, so the major magnitude-6.0 earthquake the night of Friday, May 22, happened deeper than the volcano — even deeper than the base of the ocean crust, which is bent downward by the weight of the Hawaiian Island chain.
Mayor Bissen temporarily out of state May 30-June 7, 2026
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Trustees did, however, emphasize discussing the proposal itself reflects an important and evolving conversation about the future of Native Hawaiian ownership, influence and participation within major economic and communications sectors.
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