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Sen. Hirono: NOAA Cuts Would be Devastating for Hawai‘i
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Sen. Susan Collins sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging reconsideration of proposed cuts to the NOAA budget.
Island Air Launches New Fare Program
Island Air is making it more affordable to travel interisland with the introduction of its “Hele Mai Saver Fare.”
Lightning Causes Power Outages in East Hawai‘i
The Hilo and Puna Districts experienced brief power interruptions due to lightning strikes from a storm system that swept through the island yesterday afternoon.
Disturbance Moving Away from Islands Today
Lingering moisture is possible Friday but high pressure is forecast to build this weekend bringing more stability as the disturbance also moves away from the…
High Surf Advisory Canceled as Swell Fades
Advisory level surf will continue for the north shore of the Big Island through the day today but fading. A moderate northwest is forecast for Sunday with a larger …
PHOTOS: Hail Today on Saddle Road
These photos of small hail were taken earlier this evening. Around 5:30 p.m. Don Koshiro was driving from Hilo to Kona and encountered what looked like snow on the shoulder of Saddle Road…
UPDATE 5: Flood Advisory Extended
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reported at 2:53 p.m. Thursday, March, 9, 2017, that a strong thunderstorm will affect windward slopes above Hilo.
Two Suspects Arrested on Drug Charges
A Kona man and woman are in police custody on suspicion of drug offenses as a result of a narcotics search warrant executed at the Old Kona Airport Beach Park.
Volcano Activity Update: March 9, 2017
The 61g flow was still active, with lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna and surface breakouts downslope of Puʻu ʻŌʻō on the pali and the coastal plain.
Recent Collapses at Ocean Entry Underscore Ongoing Hazard
Lava deltas are inherently unstable. The sea cliff near the ocean entry remains unstable and further collapses could occur at any time.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect for All Islands
The Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all Hawaiian Islands through this afternoon.
No Tsunami Generated from 4.2 Moloka‘i Quake
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.2 earthquake north of Moloka‘i on Thursday, March 9, at 3:03 a.m. HST.
Snow Expected with Unstable Conditions Possible
The possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms continues through Thursday. A strong disturbance is passing over the islands and creating unstable conditions. The band of moisture…
WNW Peaking Today at Advisory Levels
Our current west-northwest is filling in into Thursday morning. This is expected to be a warning level swell. The northwest shores will feel the effects…
UPDATE: HPD Searches for Missing 17-Year-Old
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 17-year-old Kona girl who was last seen in Hilo on Dec. 11.
Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Races Scheduled
The world’s largest long distance outrigger canoe race welcomes paddlers from around the world to its starting line for five days of exciting canoe racing…
VIDEO UPDATE: Tour Group Nabbed Sneaking Into Explosive Summit Area
A tour guide based in France and a tour group of 13 people were caught early Monday morning sneaking into the erupting summit crater of Kīlauea volcano.
Hawai‘i Senate Approves 318 Bills
Hawai‘i State Senators approved 318 bills on third reading on Tuesday, March 7.
Hawai‘i to Pursue Legal Action on Travel Ban
The State of Hawai‘i intends to pursue legal action regarding President Donald Trump’s new travel ban.
UPDATE: Hilo Girl Dies as Result of Accident
Hawai‘i County Fire Department personnel responded to the report of an injured 2-year-old girl at 120 Pu‘u‘eo St. in Hilo on the afternoon of March 3, 2017.
