Mauna Loa lava “continues slow advance” toward Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
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By HNN Staff
One fissure from the eruption remains active.
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Officials said the ordnance was found Sunday morning in lava rocks away from the road.
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The fire was fully extinguished in an hour.
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Officials said Patrick Tuputala’s bail is set at $1 million.
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Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 3:54 PM HST
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No injuries were reported.
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By Caelan Hughes
Honolulu City Lights returns for its 38th year of holiday cheer!
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This year, there were over 60 units and some 3,000 participants.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 6:06 PM HST
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By Rick Daysog
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 6:03 PM HST
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By Jolanie Martinez
“There seems to be an influx, which actually surprises me.”
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 5:53 PM HST
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By Lynn Kawano
Most of the people they encounter are grateful.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 5:38 PM HST
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By Annalisa Burgos
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 5:03 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
As the Mauna Loa eruption continues to spew lava and dangerous volcanic gases into the air, officials are warning aircraft pilots to stay away.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 4:55 PM HST
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 4:46 PM HST
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By Caelan Hughes
The Bell 407 chopper, owned by Paradise Helicopters, went down in a South Point lava field.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 2:57 PM HST
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 1:33 PM HST
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 12:16 PM HST
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The cameras are being installed as part of a two-year pilot aimed at reducing recklessness on the roads.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 10:32 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The glow of lava continues to paint the early morning and night skies above Hawaii Island.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 10:32 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Emergency Medical Services said a 56-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead on arrival.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 8:23 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
The lava flow is now about 2.7 miles from the Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 8:04 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Scientists said the lava instead represents a new intrusion of magma into the summit and northeast rift zone.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 7:22 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
County crews have set up traffic mitigation efforts to let people know where to go.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 5:17 AM HST
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 4:27 AM HST
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Trade winds will strengthen to moderate to locally breezy Friday, and continue through the weekend.
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Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 3:11 AM HST
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 10:28 PM HST
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 4:47 PM HST
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 4:14 PM HST
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 1:19 PM HST
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 12:25 PM HST
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 12:18 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Beachgoers should expect very strong breaking waves that could make swimming dangerous.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 4:37 AM HST
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By Guy Hagi
A mostly drier trend is expected through the weekend with light to moderate trade winds.
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Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 4:14 AM HST
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