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Hawai‘i Joins Investigation Into Opioid Epidemic
Hawai‘i has joined a bipartisan coalition of states seeking documents and information today from manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids.
Senators Urge Trump to Fill S. Korea Diplomatic Vacancies
Senate Democrats in calling on President Donald Trump to vacancies for key diplomatic positions in South Korea.
Trade Winds in Control of Forecast
Moderate to breezy trade winds are forecast through the rest of the work week with winds expected to weaken a bit over the weekend…
Flat for Kona, Trade Swell for Hilo Today
A couple of small swells are possible this week. A new, modest, northwest swell is forecast for Thursday / Friday. We could see…
Drought Report: 90.65% of State Abnormally Dry or Drier
Hawai‘i island was the only island to have extreme drought present.
Sen. Hirono Seeks Additional Protection for Hawai‘i in Light of Growing Threats
Sen. Mazie Hirono added provisions to the National Defense Authorization Act that direct the DOD to evaluate additional steps to protect Hawai‘i…
Kīlauea Volcano Overflight: Lava Rivulets Stream Down Pali
“A veritable plethora of volcanic rivulets streamed down the Pali today, under a spectacular East Hawai‘i sunrise!.”
Three Fisherman Rescued Off Kealakekua Coast
Three fishermen in their 60s clinging to a partially sunken 22-foot vessel six miles off Kealakekua Bay used cell phones to contact the Coast Guard and fire department.
Trade Swell Holds, Most Northerly Exposures Flat
Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.) Small Craft Advisory: In effect through 6 p.m. Tuesday Check our breaking news section for any urgent weather alerts or updates to the weather alerts listed above. **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island projected winds, tides, swell direction & period and expected […]
Winds up to 25 mph Today for Big Island
Breezy trade winds are forecast to hold through Monday then weaken a bit on Tuesday. Our usual low clouds and showers will move into windward slopes…
Hispanic Cultural Festival Scheduled for Sept. 24
The 3rd Annual Hispanic Cultural Festival will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24th, 2017, at Kailua-Kona’s Old Airport Large Pavilion.
Good Samaritans Douse Blaze at Blanes
Hawai‘i Island firefighters responded to a report of smoke emanating from Blanes Drive Inn in Hilo on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, 3:34 a.m.
VIDEO: Mars Simulation Crew Ends Eight-Month Mission
Crewmembers living inside the HI-SEAS habitat on Mauna Loa have ended their eight-month mission.
UH Hilo Ranks Among Best Colleges
U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings listed UH Hilo among the country’s top colleges.
Reyn Spooner Releases Limited Volcano Park Shirts
Special edition aloha shirts will help benefit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy Receives 2017 Healthy School Award
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy was one of three schools selected nationally to receive a 2017 Healthy School Award from The Healthy Facilities Institute
No Tsunami Threat From 4.2-M Quake NE of O‘ahu
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.2 earthquake located off the northeast coast of O‘ahu on Sept. 15 at 8:40 p.m.
SW Holds, Northerly Exposures Drop for Weekend
Our current southwest is easing but still fun over the weekend with waves peaking around chest high at the best breaks. We have potential…
Trade Winds are Back for the Weekend
Moderate to breezy trade winds are forecast to spread through the entire island chain by Saturday and continue through most of the work week. That means…
UPDATE: Small Craft Advisory Cancelled
The Small Craft Advisory issued through 6 a.m. today has been cancelled.
