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Saddle Road Speed Limit to Increase
The state Department of Transportation will replace speed limit signs on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (aka Saddle Road) beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.
UH Study Revises ‘Great Dying’ Mass Extinction Estimate
A new study provides a more accurate picture of the history of life on Earth. “Life did not nearly disappear at the end of the Permian, as has often been claimed.”
Volcano Man Charged With Auto Dealership Thefts
A 22-year-old man has been charged with three felonies in connection with the theft of four vehicles from an auto dealership in Kona last month.
Mediation Center Offers ‘Tools to Transform Conflict’ Series
Elizabeth Kent, J.D., will teach three workshops in the “Tools to Transform Conflict” Training Series for Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center on Feb. 9 and 10.
UPDATE 1: Wind Advisory Extended to Midnight
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory which is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.
Gusty SW Winds Expected Today for Big Island
Gusty southwesterly winds are forecast to continue through Monday as a cold front approaches. The front is forecast to move down the…
New NW Swell Builds Today for Big Island
A new northwest swell is forecast to fill in Monday and peak Tuesday / Wednesday before easing the second half of the work week. The middle of the month…
Super Bowl Game Plan: Don’t Drink and Drive
The Hawai‘i Police Department advises football fans to make their own game plan for Super Bowl Sunday—a shutdown defense that prevents drunk driving.
Super Bowl Sunday Weather Forecast, Front Approaching
A cold front begins to approach the islands and Kona winds are forecast to develop ahead of the front starting Saturday. Sunday through Monday those winds could…
WNW Swell Fills in Today for Big Island
A west-northwest swell is forecast to build Saturday before slowly easing Sunday. Another round…
Man Injured After Jumping Off Rainbow Falls
The man was extricated and transported to Hilo Medical Center Emergency Room for evaluation.
Heavy Showers from NW Expected Sunday, Monday
The forecast has the front reaching Kaua‘i late Sunday night, O‘ahu Monday morning, Maui County Monday afternoon and the Big Island Monday night.
National Wear Red Day to Raise Awareness About Cardiovascular Disease
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Lisa Murkowski led a bipartisan resolution designating February as American Heart Month and Feb. 3 as National Wear Red Day.
Hawai‘i Files Lawsuit Against President Trump
Papers filed today asked the court to block the order across the country.
Island Air Kona-Honolulu Flights to Increase
With the addition of new Q400 aircraft to its fleet, Island Air has begun increasing the number of interisland flights to its schedule.
Hilo Woman Dies as Result of Single-Vehicle Crash
A 42-year-old Hilo woman has died from a single-vehicle crash the evening of Jan. 23 on Haku Nui Road in Captain Cook.
Fire Damages Kailua Residence
The Hawai‘i FIre Department responded to a report of a fire in progress on Royal Poinciana Way in Kailua on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies in Truck-Cycle Crash
A 59-year-old Kailua-Kona man died from a truck and motorized cycle crash Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, in Kaupulehu in North Kona on the Māmālahoa Highway.
NNE & NW Swells Fading, New Swells for Weekend
Our current large north-northeast swell fades today along with a smaller northwest. A larger west-northwest is forecast for Saturday. Another…
Light Winds Today, Wet Front for Weekend
Light and variable wind conditions will continue today but a cold front will begin to approach over the weekend and winds will increase out of the south and southwest. The front…
