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Man receives life-threatening injuries in alleged attack by ‘machete’-wielding brother
44-year-old Dante F. Modaffari of Mountain View was arrested Feb. 13 and subsequently charged with first-degree assault and abuse of a family/household member in connection with the violent assault. February 14, 2025 · 05:08pm
Highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake slithers onhore at East Hawai‘i beach
A Hilo resident found the 3-foot reptile pinned under a log Feb. 4 at Honoli‘i Beach, a popular surf spot and beach park about 2 miles northwest of Hilo.News Waikōloa Village residents encouraged to participate in annual evacuation drill
East Hawaii News Hilo grandmother sentenced to 10 years probation in starvation death of 9-year-old…
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Man receives life-threatening injuries in alleged attack by ‘machete’-wielding brother
44-year-old Dante F. Modaffari of Mountain View was arrested Feb. 13 and subsequently charged with first-degree assault and abuse of a family/household member in connection with the violent assault.
Highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake slithers onhore at East Hawai‘i beach
A Hilo resident found the 3-foot reptile pinned under a log Feb. 4 at Honoli‘i Beach, a popular surf spot and beach park about 2 miles northwest of Hilo.
New large west-northwest swell to keep surf at advisory levels along West Hawai‘i shores
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu extended a high surf advisory already in place for the Kohala and Kona coasts of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Saturday.
24 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Feb. 3-9 on Big Island
Police have made 106 arrests for driving under the influence of an intoxicant so far this year as of Feb. 9. That’s only 5 less, or a 4.5% decrease, from last year’s 111 DUI arrests during the same time period.
Volcano Watch: What’s shaking? Earthquake alerts explained
Calculating the location and magnitude of an earthquake requires analyzing aspects of data from several seismic stations around the island, such as the maximum amplitudes and arrival times of different seismic waves.
Waikōloa Village residents encouraged to participate in annual evacuation drill
The evaucation drill, also known as Hulu Holoholo, will take place on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Hilo grandmother sentenced to 10 years probation in starvation death of 9-year-old granddaughter
Shaelynn Lehano-Stone’s death was determined to be from malnutrition, with acute pneumonia and severe kidney infection as contributing factors. The child weighed just 45 pounds and was only 53 inches tall when first responders discovered her unconscious and severely malnourished in June 2016, lying on the floor at her grandmother’s home on Kino‘ole Street in Hilo.
Update: High surf advisory for western shorelines extended through Friday morning
Surf of 6 to 8 feet is still expected along the west shores of the Big Island as a persistent west-northwest swell continues to fade overnight.
Brown water advisory issued for West Hawai‘i coast from Pololu Valley to South Point
Beachgoers advised to remember: If the water is brown, turn around. State health officials recommend staying out of the water in the advisory area for 48 to 72 hours after heavy rainfall stops and beaches have received full sunshine.
Several bills addressing top concerns advance to vote by full state Senate
The measures — which now move to the full Senate for a final vote before crossing over to the state House — include actions to curb illegal fireworks, increase workforce development opportunities for residents, enhance the health and safety of electric bike users and stabilize the condominium insurance market.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 14-20: Valentine’s Day soirées, stewardship and cultural events plus more
Cupid makes his rounds this weekend, and there is a variety of events around the Big Island to help the cherub of love hit his target so you score a bull’s-eye with your special someone. If you’re not feeling the love, don’t fret. There also are other events where Cupid’s arrow won’t necessarily fly.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 7-13 + 5 date ideas ahead of Valentine’s Day Weekend
Love is in the air on the Big Island. Several of this week’s top 10 things to do already are Valentine’s Day-related, but we’re giving you a few early date ideas in case you want to plan ahead and make reservations to surprise your sweetie. Lovers of culture and history, conservation and the environment, community and music have plenty of options, too, this week.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 1-6: Cherry blossoms, Year of the Snake, ‘Ohana stargazing and more
The winter storm that blew through the state at the end of the week fortunately didn’t blow away or wash out any of the multitude of events happening around the island, some of which are going on right now!
Waimea is ready to welcome thousands as the cherry trees begin to blossom
The 32nd Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival features a full lineup of multi-cultural activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Saturday.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 23-29: ManaFest, King Tide Tour, Winemaker Dinner Series, Shakespeare in Paradise and more
The Big Island is definitely not behind on delivering another packed schedule of events, festivals and activities. All the world’s a stage, so be sure to get out and be one of the actors.
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Maui Surf Forecast for February 15, 2025
Hawaiʻi Airports System successfully issues $849M of bonds, largest in its history
Latest boat grounding raises the question: What can be done to protect Honolua Bay?
Venomous yellow-bellied sea snake found washed up on beach in Hilo
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Kauai Weather Forecast for February 15, 2025
Showers will be on the decrease this evening as the front near Kauai lifts northward and away from the state tonight. Fair weather on Saturday will be followed...
Kauai Surf Forecast for February 15, 2025
A large, medium period, west-northwest swell will peak tonight into Saturday morning, and decrease during the day Saturday. Hanalei buoy reports a...
Update: Driver involved in hit-and-run that critically injured 30-year-old man arrested
Police found and arrested 54-year-old Salvin Hilario, who has no permanent address, at about 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13. He was arrested on several charges, including first-degree negligent injruy.
High surf advisory in effect through Saturday for north and west shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
Surf heights of 12 to 18 feet are expected along north-facing shores and 8 to 15 feet along west-facing shores, causing strong breaking waves and strong currents that will make swimming and likely other ocean activities dangerous.