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Winds Gusting 20 mph or More Today
Trade wind weather is forecast through the weekend with windward and mauka showers in the morning and overnight hours. Trade winds should…
VIDEO UPDATE: ALL ROADS ARE OPEN
The Hawai‘i Police Department has issued a traffic alert for Kailua-Kona.
Kona to Host US-Japan Economic Summit
The summit seeks to accelerate regional and international exchange with prefectures in Japan that have interests in and connections with Hawai‘i.
UPDATE: Big Island Quake Upgraded to 4.4M
The earthquake which occurred at approximately 10:27 a.m. today, Thursday, March 23, 2017, was not large enough to cause a tsunami for the island or state of Hawai’i.
BBB: Watch out for Counterfeit Checks and Fake Clients
The Better Business Bureau is advising Hawaiʻi businesses to watch out for scammers using counterfeit traveler’s checks, as well as phone calls made by fake clients seeking credit card payment by phone for services. The BBB said several business owners have reported receiving counterfeit traveler’s checks as payment, many not realizing the situation until attempting […]
Morning Showers for Hilo Side, Lots of Sunshine
Expect dry trade wind weather just light windward showers. Trades are forecast to increase starting late Friday, along with a slight increase in…
WNW Swell Holds Thursday Before Fading
Our current reinforcement holds through Thursday before fading Friday and into the weekend. New west-northwest swell…
Vehicle Crashes Through Kamuela McDonald’s
These photos were taken by Kamuela resident Colin Edsman tonight, Wednesday, March 22.
Big Island Residence Sells for Record-Breaking Price
The recent sale of Hale Kiekiena, a luxury home with celebrity ties in Mauna Kea Resort, is the biggest Big Island real estate transaction so far this year.
Rep. Fukumoto Leaves Republican Party
Rep. Fukumoto is leaving the Republican Party and seeking membership in the Democratic Party.
UH Press Publishes Open-Access Hawaiian Language Journal
The University of Hawai‘i Press now publishes a new, open-access resource for Hawaiian scholars.
Officer and Firefighter of the Year Honored
Puna Patrol Officer Joshua Baumgarner is the East Hawaiʻi “Officer of the Year” and Fire EMS Capt. Chris Honda is the “Firefighter of the Year.”
DLNR Survey Seeks Hunter Input
The information provided will be used directly in the planning of upcoming hunting seasons.
Holy Donuts Pops Up in Hilo
Great news for Hilo: Holy Donuts has opened a pop-up retail outlet in Hilo at 187 Kino‘ole St. in Hilo.
HPD Seeks Puna Burglary Suspects
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying the persons whose images were captured on a surveillance camera in connection with a burglary in Puna.
Need a Lyft? New Rideshare Company Begins Service on Big Island
Rideshare company Lyft will begin service on the Big Island on Thursday, March 23, at noon.
WNW Reinforcement Fills in Today
Our current reinforcement is expected to fill in Wednesday and Thursday before fading Friday and into the…
Typical Trade Wind Weather for Big Island Today
Stable weather with just limited showers for windward and mauka spots through the week. We could see an increase…
Hawai‘i Moves Travel Ban TRO to Preliminary Injunction
The state has moved to convert the temporary restraining order issued last week in the travel ban case into a preliminary injunction.
‘Raising Awareness of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death’
“Raising Awareness of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death” by Dr. J.B. Friday will be held on Thursday, March 23, starting at 7 p.m. in the UH Hilo Wentworth Hall, Room 1.
