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Bill Helps Consumers Protect Themselves From Data Breaches
Recent news that an additional 2.4 million American consumers had their personal information stolen during the Equifax data breach shows the need for a law making credit freezes free in Hawai‘i.
Kona Historical Society to Host Membership Meeting
Kona Historical Society will host its annual membership meeting on Thursday, March 8, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. at its Kealakekua headquarters.
Community Presentations: The Future of Maunakea
A state-wide series of community presentations on “The Future of Maunakea” will begin on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i County Fiber Network Back Up
The County of Hawaiʻi’s fiber network has experienced a critical equipment failure from Thursday afternoon March 1, 2018 according to the Department of Information Technology.
Hawai‘i Public Schools Serving Breadfruit
During March, Hawai‘i public schools will welcome a new local product in student meals–‘ulu—otherwise known as breadfruit.
Hawai‘i Senate Honors Healthcare Heroes
The Senate recognized Jessica Ackerman, Dr. Anne Dempsey, Cheri Teranishi-Hashimoto, Gary Oshita and Dr. Baron Wong for their excellent work.
Hawai‘i Electric Light to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
To improve system reliability, Hawai‘i Electric Light Company will conduct aerial line inspections of its major overhead transmission lines from Monday through Friday, March 12 to 16, 2018.
UPDATE: 1st Hilo Cacao & Chocolate Festival Passports Available
The East Hawai‘i Cacao Association will be presenting the 1st Hilo Cacao & Chocolate Festival on Saturday, April 14, 2018.
HPD Confirms Identity of Body Found in Wailuku River
Hawai‘i Island police have confirmed the identity of a body that was found in the Wailuku River on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 as 28-year-old Kelly Mrowinski, of Chicago.
Governor Ige Delivers State of the State Address
Governor David Ige delivered his fourth State of the State Address today and touched on key areas including the high cost of living, homelessness, and unemployment.
EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Ige Speaks with Big Island Now on False Missile Alert
Governor David Ige spoke with Big Island Now in an exclusive phone interview regarding the false missile alert that took place on Saturday, Jan. 13
Current Swell Fading, New Swell Expected Tuesday
Our current swell is expected to stay below the advisory level threshold for north shores and continues to ease….
Swell Peaks Today, New Swells on Horizon
Marine Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.) There are no marine alerts posted at this time. Check our breaking news section for any weather alerts or updates that may have popped up since this forecast was posted. **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island projected winds, tides, swell direction […]
New Swell Fills in Soon
Our current northerly swell has peaked and is slowly fading and surf is expected to stay below the advisory level threshold…
NNW Shifting, Advisory Surf Still Expected
Our current north-northwest swell is forecast to slowly fade and shift out of the north by early Tuesday. Elevated surf is expected…
NNW Swell Building for Christmas Day
A large north-northwest swell is forecast to fill in Christmas Day. This swell is expected to slowly fade and shift out of the…
Advisory Level Swell Expected to Fill in Saturday
A large northwest swell is forecast for the weekend. North and west shores could get up to advisory levels starting late Saturday…
Swell Fading Today, New Swell for Weekend
Another, larger, northwest swell forecast for the weekend. North and west shores could get up to advisory levels starting…
Advisory Extended Again, Today’s Surf Forecast
Another, larger, northwest swell forecast for the weekend. North and west shores could get up to advisory levels starting…
High Surf Advisory Posted for Elevated Surf
Another swell is forecast to fill in Wednesday with yet another, larger, northwest swell forecast for the weekend. Advisories for…
