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Ground Broken for New Hilo Adult Day Care Center
A groundbreaking and blessing ceremony for a new 9,000-square-foot Adult Day Care Center in Hilo took place on March 6, 2017.
4 Big Island Schools Receive Environmental Project Funding
Schools in Hilo and West Hawai‘i will receive funding from Kupu and Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation’s inaugural Hawai‘i Youth Sustainability Challenge grant program.
Ronald McDonald House Marks 30th Anniversary
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii is marking three decades of assisting families with seriously ill children from Hawai‘i and the Pacific Rim.
New Writers Guild Created on Big Island
The Hawaii Writers Guild has been created for professional writers on the Big Island.
Surf Forecast: Details on Swells Ahead
Our current west-northwest swell is expected to continue fading. A larger west-northwest is lining up for the 19th through the 23rd, peaking Monday before…
Front Brings Increase in Windward Showers Tonight
A front is forecast to bring clouds and showers through Hawaii County tonight. Effects will be mainly for windward spots and no heavy rain is expected. Trade…
Hawai‘i-Made Products Sought for Tokyo Gift Show
From Sept. 6 to 8, 2017, the Hawaii Pavilion will be home base for up to 70 Hawai‘i companies seeking to export locally made gift products.
Senators Comment on Trump Budget Proposal
U.S. Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz released comments regarding President Donald Trump’s budget proposal.
Volcano Activity Update: March 16, 2017
During the past week, Kīlauea has continued to erupt at its summit and East Rift Zone.
Officials Investigate Big Island Monk Seal Death
A 10-year-old male seal was found dead in a submerged fish pen maintained by Blue Ocean Mariculture in nearshore waters near Keahole Point on March 5.
Front Moving Down Island Chain Through Weekend
Thursday afternoon a weak front is expected to reach Kauai and move down the island chain reaching the Big Island over the weekend. Windward sides will see…
Easing Swells Today, New Swells Expected Soon
Small south-southwest continues to fade. We may see some better swell near the end of the month around the 24th – 26th and during the last…
Rep. Gabbard Comments on Federal Stay on Travel Ban
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard released a statement after U.S. District Court Judge Derrick Watson in Honolulu issued a nationwide travel ban stay.
Sen. Hirono Comments on Hawai‘i Ruling to Halt Muslim Ban
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released a statement on Judge Derrick Kahala Watson’s ruling to halt President Donald Trump’s new Muslim ban.
Hawai‘i Judge Grants Request to Block Muslim Ban
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement on Judge Derrick Watson’s ruling granting Hawai‘i’s request to block President Donald Trump’s revised Muslim ban.
CDC: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health Report
In 2014, NHPI adults reported a consistent pattern of poorer health compared with single-race Asian adults for all 10 measures in this report.
HPD Warns Public About Phone Scams
Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public of two phone scams currently being reported.
Registration Open for ‘Imiloa Science Camp
Registration is open for the Spring 2017 Intersession Science is Everywhere Camp.
Light Winds, Hazy Skies Continue Today
It will be pretty dry today with light wind conditions continuing. A weak front is forecast to move down the state from late Thursday through the weekend…
Better Swells Lining up for Next Week
Small south-southwest continues to fade. We may see some better swell near the end of the month around the 24th – 26th and during the last…
