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Front Pushes Down Island Chain Over Weekend
Our weather pattern is again expected to change as a front approaches and passes through the state. Clouds and showers are expected along the front reaching Kauai…
WNW Swell Fading, Possible New Pulse for Weekend
Our current west-northwest swell continues to ease through the weekend. A small northwest pulse could fill in Sunday and early next week. The second…
Hawaiian Airlines Waives Change Fees for Calif. Travelers
Hawaiian Airlines will waive reservation change fees and differences in fares for those traveling on its California flights through tomorrow due to adverse weather forecasted for the area.
The Strawberry Patch: Comfort Food with Heart & Soul
Quaint and romantic are the first words that come to mind when stepping onto the lānai of The Strawberry Patch restaurant in Kealakekua.
HPD WANTED: Current Bench Warrant List Issued
Police ask anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on the list below to call the police department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
North Kona Water Restriction Remains in Effect
Customers are required to reduce water consumption by 25%.
Cold Front, Strong Winds Heading for All Islands
At 3:46 a.m., HST, on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, the National Weather Service reported that a cold front will move quickly through the state during the weekend.
WNW Swell Fading Through Weekend
Our current west-northwest swell continues to ease through the weekend. A small northwest pulse could fill in Sunday and early next week. The second half of next…
Drier Weather Today, Another Front on Horizon
Mostly dry weather is forecast across the state through Friday night. Another front is expected to reach Kauai on Saturday and move down the island chain through Sunday night. Clouds…
Hilo High Grad on Top Chef Finale, Vote for Fan Favorite!
“The first time around was a big lesson for me. Coming up short in the finale when I tried to change myself. It was a huge learning lesson. Made me realize be yourself, be proud about it. We have a lot to be proud about here in Hawaii.”
NASA Practices for Mars Mission on Kīlauea Volcano
A simulated Mars landing mission unfolded on Kīlauea Volcano for two weeks in September 2016.
Waikoloa Woman Selected as Dole Caregiver Advocate
Waikoloa resident Jessica Root is among 31 military and veteran caregivers selected nationwide to be Dole Caregiver Fellows in 2017, representing the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The foundation seeks to support and advocate for people providing care to an estimated 5.5 million wounded, ill and injured U.S. military veterans. Root will represent the State of Hawaiʻi during […]
Senate Committee Passes Aid-in-Dying Act
SB1129 SD1 would establish a medical-aid-in-dying act under which a terminally ill adult resident may obtain a prescription for meds to end the patient’s life.
WNW Holds Through Morning, Fades Over Weekend
Our current west-northwest swell continues to show Thursday. This swell should ease through the weekend. A small northwest pulse could…
Winds Shifting, Weather Transitioning Yet Again
Behind a dissipating front northeast winds will build back in Thursday but this will be short-lived as another front approaches and veers our winds back out of the southeast…
UPDATE: Kamuela Man Charged in Connection Assault on Visitors
A Kamuela man has been arrested in connection with a violent confrontation with two visitors from California.
UDATE: HPD Identities Two Theft Suspects
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying two persons whose images were captured on surveillance cameras in connection with a theft investigation.
Four Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Oroville Dam
Three Big Island volunteers and two O‘ahu volunteers are deploying to assist with sheltering and one Big Island volunteer is deploying to assist with security.
Food Basket Rolls Out ‘New Year, New Wheels’ Campaign
The Food Basket is aiming to reach its $150,000 goal by July 31 in order to have these vehicles in use by the end of the year.
