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Arrest Made in Connection With Alleged Kidnapping Case
Hawaiʻi Island police have located and taken David John Erlenbach,19, into custody a Hilo man wanted for questioning in a kidnapping investigation.
Hawai‘i Island Juniors to Row in Moloka‘i Hoe Canoe Race
A Hawai‘i Island juniors crew will participate in its first-ever Moloka‘i Hoe, one of the most challenging canoe races in Hawai‘i.
Sen. Hirono Accepting Military Service Academy Applications
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono is accepting applications from Hawai‘i students who seek a military service academy nomination from her office.
Ernest Caravalho Announces Run for Governor
A new candidate has stepped up to reinvigorate our islands against business as usual…
New NW Forecast to Begin Filling in Today
A couple of small swells are possible this week. A new, modest, northwest swell is forecast for Thursday / Friday. We could see some…
Enjoy the Trades While They Last, Weak Winds for Weekend
Trade winds are forecast to continue through Thursday before weakening as we get into the weekend. Clouds and showers are expected to favor…
TMT Hearing: KAHEA Calls for Recusal of 2 BLNR Members
The Hawai‘i State Board of Land and Natural Resources began hearing oral arguments in the Contested Case Hearing for the Conservation District Use Application (CDUA) for the Thirty Meter Telescope at the Mauna Kea Science Reserve on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Crown Room of the Grand Naniloa Hotel in […]
Hilo Man Wanted for Questioning in Connection to Kidnapping
Police are seeking David John Erlenbach for questioning in a kidnapping investigation involving an adult female.
Food Basket & KTA Partner for DA BUX Rollout
DA BUX is an incentive program for SNAP – EBT cardholders that doubles the purchase of Hawai‘i Island-grown produce while supporting local farmers.
ALNF Owner Part of ‘Wonder Woman’ Panel on Maui
Leslie Miki, owner of Abundant Life Natural Foods in Hilo, will join a panel of other Wonder Women at an American Business Women’s Day conference on Maui.
Kea‘au Woman Arrested on Drug Offenses
Laurellee Corley, a 45-year-old Keaʻau woman, has been charged with several drug offenses stemming from a large seizure of black tar heroin and other drugs.
Volcano Man Dies as Result of Fire
Hawaiʻi Island police had previously reported that a man was injured in a fire on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at approximately 6:10 p.m., at a residence located on Nahelenani Street in Volcano.
No Tsunami Expected from 6.4 Magnitude South Pacific Quake
Based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected, and there is not tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i is 3rd Most Diverse State in America
The personal-finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2017’s most and least diverse states in America.
Trade Swell Fading, Pretty Flat Out of the South
A couple of small swells are possible this week. A new, modest, northwest swell is forecast for Thursday / Friday. We could see some…
Winds Breezy Today
Trade winds are expected through the end of the work week before weakening for weekend and into early next week. Showers will favor windward…
Small Craft Warning in Effect: Strong Trade Winds Continue
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday for Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel and leeward and southeast waters around the Big Island.
Hawaiian Airlines to Waive Change Fees for Travelers Affected by Hurricane Jose
Hawaiian Airlines will waive reservation change fees for customers traveling through JFK or BOS between Sept. 19 and Sept. 20, 2017.
UPDATE: Death Toll Rises as Result of 7.1-M Mexico Quake
News sources report that the death toll as of today, Wednesday, Sept. 20, has risen to 226.
‘I‘iwi Receives Protection Under Endangered Species Act
Officials say that ‘i‘iwi are now virtually gone from the islands of Lāna‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i and West Maui, while the population on Kaua‘i is in steep decline.
