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Minor earthquake, 3.32 mag was detected near Honaunau-Napoopoo in Hawaii
A minor earthquake with magnitude 3.32 (ml/mb) was reported 26 kilometers (16 miles) from Honaunau-Napoopoo in Hawaii on Tuesday. All ids that are associated to the event: hv74337222. Unique identifier: hv74337222. Exact location of earthquake, longitude -155.62849426269 West, latitude 19.538665771484 North, depth = 6.710000038147 km. The epicenter of the earthquake was roughly 6.710000038147 km (4 miles) below the earth’s surface. Global date and time of event UTC/GMT: 16/07/24 / 2024-07-16 12:20:03 / July 16, 2024 @ 12:20 pm. The temblor was reported at 12:20:03 / 12:20 pm (local time epicenter).
Obituaries for July 16
Kevin Masayoshi Araki, 54, of Hilo, formerly of Arizona, died May 10 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a resort hotel bartender and cook, and a U.S. Marine Corps Persian Gulf War veteran. Private services held. Survived by sisters, Paulette Nagata of Honokaa, Darlene Varize and Burnalyn (Benny) Yee of Keaau, Terry (Francis) Tajon and Laureen (Delis) Estabilio of Hilo; brother, Benedict Shon Jr. of Pepeekeo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Drone survey preceded attack on Hawaii County workers near homeless encampment
HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- Multiple sources confirmed that two Hawaii County workers, assaulted by those associated with a homeless encampment hosted by the county, were targeted for flying a drone nearby. Workers with one of the advocacy groups on site preceding the public affray in a parking lot, said...
Arrest Made In Downtown Hilo Assault, Robbery
HILO, Hawaiʻi - 32-year-old Kukaua Keliʻihoʻoluhi Kaupe Bright, who has no permanent address, was arrested on Friday. (BIVN) – A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an assault and robbery that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, July 9, on Ponahawai Street in Downtown Hilo. Kukaua...
‘He who speaks softly yet moves mountains’: Late Big Island lawmaker Mark Nakashima praised by family, friends, colleagues and constituents
The soup she made him was still in the slow cooker from the day before. She ate a little bit, but he would have eaten a lot. He liked her cooking. She was wearing his Hilo High School shirt as she wrote, thinking about him. “Your toothbrush is here, where...
Suspect Apprehended in Connection with Downtown Hilo Robbery and Assault
Hawai‘i Island police have apprehended a suspect following a robbery and assault incident that rattled downtown Hilo last week. The man taken into custody has been identified as 32-year-old Kukaua Keli’iho’oluhi Kaupe Bright, who currently lacks a permanent residence. Bright was arrested Yesterday, at 3:15 p.m., and is believed to be connected to the confrontation that unfolded on July 9.
Aloha Stars rally for four in ninth to turn back Hawaiian Stars
MANOA - Hilo's Legend Lancaster's two out single capped a four-run bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Aloha Stars over the Hawaiian Stars, 10-9, Friday night in the fourth annual Chace Numata Senior All-Star Classic at Les Murakami Stadium. Hawaiian took a 9-6 lead into the bottom of...
One suspect taken into custody in connection to robbery in downtown Hilo
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested one of the suspects involved in robbing contractors for Hawai‘i County in Hilo earlier this week. Thirty-two-year-old Kukaua Keli’iho’oluhi Kaupe Bright was taken into custody at 3:15 p.m. in downtown Hilo in connection with the incident that occurred on Tuesday. At...
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 2 — Grace Manipol
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Grace Manipol, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 2, which covers Hilo and...
Man with inert grenades arrested at Hilo airport, released pending investigation
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawai‘i Police Department arrested 41-year-old Akito Fukushima for first-degree terroristic threatening early Tuesday morning. According to Hawai‘i PD, Fukushima was released pending investigation, which is ongoing as of Friday. Investigators are expected to present the case to the Prosecutor’s Office for review next week. HPD said Fukushima was carrying two items […]
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 13, 2024
Today: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 83 to 89 near the shore to around 73 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight: Mostly cloudy...
Minor earthquake, 3.16000009 mag has occurred near Pāhala in Hawaii
A minor earthquake magnitude 3.16000009 (ml/mb) has occurred on Monday, 12 kilometers (7 miles) from Pāhala in Hawaii. Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: hv74335432. Id of event: hv74335432. Exact location, longitude -155.38616943359° West, latitude 19.270166397095° North, depth = 34.29999923706 km. Global time and date of event 15/07/24 / 2024-07-15 16:02:43 / July 15, 2024 @ 4:02 pm UTC/GMT. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 34.29999923706 km (21 miles). The temblor was picked up at 16:02:43 / 4:02 pm (local time epicenter).
Minor earthquake, 2.85 mag has occurred near Volcano in Hawaii
A minor earthquake magnitude 2.85 (ml/mb) strikes 7 kilometers (4 miles) from Volcano in Hawaii on Monday. Exact location of earthquake, longitude -155.28067016602 West, latitude 19.396999359131 North, depth = -0.10000000149012 km. Unique identifier: hv74335202. Ids that are associated to the event: hv74335202. The earthquake occurred at a depth of -0.10000000149012 km (-0 miles) below the earth’s surface. Global time and date of event 15/07/24 / 2024-07-15 13:45:23 / July 15, 2024 @ 1:45 pm UTC/GMT. The temblor was picked up at 13:45:23 / 1:45 pm (local time epicenter).
State Rep. Mark Nakashima Dead At 61
Mark Nakashima, a Democrat who represented Hamakua, a portion of Hilo and Kaumana in the Hawaii House of Representatives, died Thursday in Honolulu. He was 61. According to his family, Nakashima had a longtime battle with diabetes which led to health complications. In January 2023 he received a kidney transplant.
Update: Missing woman found in Mountain View
Update at 12:15 p.m. July 11: 26-year-old Sun Popovich, who was previously reported missing, was located by police July 7 in Mountain View in good health. Original post from 6:52 p.m. July 6: Hawai‘i Island police seek the public’s help in finding a woman who was last seen in downtown Hilo on the Fourth of July.
Susan Kazama Recommended For Hawaiʻi CC Chancellor
HILO, Hawaiʻi - The Hilo-born Kazama has been serving as the interim chancellor at Hawaiʻi Community College since July 1, 2023. (BIVN) – Susan Kazama, born and raised in Hilo, has been recommended to be the next Hawaiʻi Community College chancellor. Kazama has been serving as...
UH uses drone technology to aid in Native Hawaiian fishpond restoration, resilience
Scientists and kiaʻi loko (fishpond practitioners) have a new tool to aid their efforts to restore and ensure the resilience of Native Hawaiian fishponds. Researchers from the University of Hawai‘i and fishpond stewards in Hilo, are using uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, to support integrated coastal zone management, including at cultural heritage sites. The study was published in the Journal of Remote Sensing.
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