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770-Acre Keamuku Fire 80% Contained
The Pōhakuloa Training Area’s Fire and Emergency Services have nearly contained a wildland fire in the Keamuku Maneuver Area that had spread to more than 770 acres. Despite firefighting efforts that continued through midnight last night and resumed at daybreak, shifting winds and dry conditions caused the fire to spread rapidly. As of noon today, […]
Paradise Helicopters Launches Carbon Offset Program
Under the new program, launched at the end of 2016, guests can opt to purchase carbon credits that will offset the environmental impact of their flight.
Legislators Introduce Sustainable Living Research Bill
The Sustainable Living Research Bill will allow for development of sustainable practices under a new permit process allowing for exemptions from the rules…
Registration Open for Run for Hops
Kona Brewers Festival Run for Hops 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2017, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Kamokuna Sea Cliff ‘Could Collapse With No Warning’
Potential collapse of the sea cliff poses an extreme danger to anyone in the closed area on land, as well as to boats near the ocean entry.
High Surf Warning Extended; Closures Continue
The National Weather Service has extended the High Surf Warning through this evening for the shores of Kohala, Hāmākua, Hilo and Puna.
Two Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Get Green Flag
Two medical marijuana dispensaries—one on Maui and the other on O‘ahu—are the first to receive approvals to acquire and grow marijuana for medical products.
Rep. Fukumoto Seeks to Switch Parties After Trump Criticism
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Republicans ousted Rep. Beth Fukumoto (Chang) of Mililani from her role as House Minority Leader after she criticized Trump…
Large NNE Continues, Eases in the Afternoon
Our current large north-northeast swell remains solid through Thursday before fading through the second half of the work week. A larger west-northwest…
Forecast: Hazy with Light Winds Today
Light winds and land sea breezes are forecast for Thursday and Friday. Dry weather is expected during this time before winds increase out of the southwest over…
HPD Investigates Terroristic Threatening at Honoka‘a Schools
Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated a first-degree terroristic threatening case in connection with a threat to Honokaʻa High and Intermediate School today.
UPDATE 1: Firefighters Working to Contain Keamuku Maneuver Area Brushfire
The Pōhakuloa Training Area’s Fire and Emergency Services have been mobilized to fight a wildland fire in the Keamuku Maneuver Area.
The Kona Tap Room: Eat, Drink and Be Happy
If you haven’t been to the Hilton Waikoloa Village lately, you’re missing out on West Hawaiʻi’s fresh new gastropub, The Kona Tap Room.
Hirono Issues Statement on Supreme Court Nominee
“In his first two weeks as president, Donald Trump has demonstrated minimal tolerance for independent thinking and dissent.”
Sierra Club Calls on First Hawaiian Bank to Divest
Over 100 concerned citizens gathered to participate in a demonstration calling attention to First Hawaiian Bank’s investment in fossil fuel infrastructure—including the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Waipio Valley Murder Investigation Sent to Prosecutors
Hawaiʻi Island police detectives have completed their murder investigation in connection with a body discovered in Waipio Valley last year. The case has been routed to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for review. The body of 49-year-old Thaine Ulysses Lucifer Price of Honokaʻa was found on March 3, 2016. RELATED LINK Police Investigate Found […]
High Surf Causes Big Island Closures
The National Weather Service has extended the current High Surf Warning for the shores of North Kona, Kohala, Hamakua and Puna through tomorrow morning.
Mauna Kea Recreation Area Closed Until Further Notice
The Department of Parks and Recreation announced yesterday that the Mauna Kea Recreation Area is closed until further notice due to maintenance issues.
Sen. Schatz Comments on Supreme Court Nominee
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court.
Warning Level Surf Expected up to 25 Foot Faces
Our current northwest pulse will be down to traces Wednesday. That same storm which generated…
