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LETTER: Answer to Water Woes is Up, Not Down
“If we think of our underground aquifer as a reservoir, it makes… sense to measure the input to it… providing an approximation of the allowable withdrawal.”
White House Waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico
The Trump Administration today waived the Jones Act for 10 days to aid in recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, devastated by Hurricane Maria a week ago.
UPDATE 2: Hawai‘i BLNR Approves TMT Permit
A 5-2 majority of the Hawai‘i BLNR today adopted the hearing officer’s recommendation to approve the application for a permit to build the TMT.
DOH: Ten Tips to Prevent Rat Lungworm Disease
The state Department of Health urges the public to take precautions to prevent rat lungworm disease.
Small Craft Advisory Issued Through Friday
The advisory includes leeward and southeast waters of the Big Island, Ma‘alaea Bay on Maui, Pailolo Channel and Alenuihaha Channel.
Winds Strengthen Today Before Weakening for Weekend
Trade winds are forecast to pick up in strength to breezy levels today. On Friday they may weaken slightly. Clouds and showers are expected to focus over our usual windward…
Trade Swell Increases, SW & NW Swells Fading
Surf is forecast to remain below advisory levels with surf along south facing shores staying small through the week with just background southeast…
Puna Man Wanted on Outstanding Warrant
Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 36-year-old Puna man wanted for an outstanding warrant of arrest.
Big Island Man Wanted on Various Charges
The HPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Peter E. Fuerte, a 50-year-old who frequents the South Kona and Kaʻū Districts.
UPDATE: Panaʻewa Robbery Suspect Charged
Benny Rapoza Jr. is charged with 2nd-degree robbery and 1st-degree unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle.
Pacific Media Group Donates AM Stations to Church
Pacific Media Group has donated two separate Hawai‘i Island AM radio stations to a local nonprofit religious organization, King’s Cathedral & Chapels.
Bank of Hawai‘i Warns of Fraudulent Voice Phishing Scam
Bank of Hawai‘i is warning of fraudulent telephone calls being made to customers and non-bank customers. The scammers are spoofing a real Bank of Hawai‘i telephone number on recipients’ caller ID.
Senators Question Scheduled Obamacare Website Shutdowns
Senators today called for an investigation into the planned periodic shutdown of Healthcare.gov.
Increase in Windward Showers Expected Today
A slow increase in trade winds is forecasted over the next couple days. A band of moisture associated with a weak disturbance is expected to move…
SW Continues to Fill in, NW Also Showing
Surf is forecast to remain below advisory levels with surf along south facing shores staying small through the week with just background…
Hawai‘i Senate Confirms Big Island Judges
Judge Henry Nakamoto has been appointed to the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hilo) and Attorney Robert Kim to the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Kona).
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Island Ka‘ū District Fire Contained
As of Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at 9 a.m., the Hawai‘i Fire Department reports the brushfire located in the area of Waikapuna near South Point is now contained.
Centennial Commemoration of Lili‘uokalani at Hamilton Library
In observance of the centennial of her death, UH Mānoa created an exhibit of her royal artifacts on display to the public at the Hamilton Library through Oct. 15.
3.1-M Quake Reported SSW of Hilo
A preliminary earthquake report from the U.S. Geological Survey indicates that a 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 8:21 a.m. about 31 miles SSW of HIlo.
Winds are Light Today, Land & Sea Breezes Expected
Our winds are expected to slowly increase in strength over the next few days. The trade winds should peak on Friday. Some increase in windward and mauka…
