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UPDATE: Small Craft Advisory Cancelled
The Small Craft Advisory issued through 6 a.m. today has been cancelled.
VIDEO UPDATE: Japan Airlines Relaunches Service on Hawai‘i Island
Japan Airlines launched its daily, non-stop service from Narita to Kona on Hawai‘i Island on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.
Senators Introduce Protection Act After Equifax Hack
The Freedom from Equifax Exploitation (FREE) Act would return control over credit and personal information to consumers.
HDOA to Receive $332,000 for Pesticide Regulation
EPA awards $332,000 to Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture for pesticide programs.
Peter Boy’s Mother Back in Court
Court documents claim that she is not complying with the terms and conditions of her probation.
Northerly & Southerly Swells Fading Today
Our current small southerly swell is forecast to begin fading Friday through the weekend. Meanwhile, another stronger storm with a wider fetch…
Muggy, Hazy Conditions Continue Today
Afternoon sea breeze conditions are forecast to bring pop up showers over interior and leeward areas today and into the evening. Some could be locally heavy. At night…
UPDATE: One of Two Suspects Arrested in Hilo Carjacking Case
During the car jacking incident, one of the suspects was reported to have brandished a machete.
Flood Advisory Issued for West Hawai‘i
At 239 p.m., radar indicated persistent heavy rain near that was nearly stationary along the leeward coast of the Big Island between Keahole Point and Holualoa.
VOLCANO WATCH Mauna Loa Update: Unrest Continues—Outcome Uncertain
The cumulative energy release of earthquakes since 2013 has matched the pre-1975 and pre-1984 energy releases. Does this mean an eruption could occur soon?
North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan
Multiple news outlets have reported that North Korea has fired an “unidentified projectile this morning toward the east from the Sunan area in North Korea.”
Hawai‘i Unveils Cashless Payment System for Medical Cannabis
Gov. David Ige announced a banking solution that allows Hawai‘i’s medical cannabis dispensaries to access financial services and use a cashless payment system.
The Food Basket Bids Farewell to Executive Director
The Food Basket, Inc. has appointed Kristin Frost Albrecht as its interim executive director. Albrecht succeeds En Young, who recently resigned.
LETTER: Digging Deeper Into Hawai‘i Island’s Well Failures
“I’ve been following the misadventures of the DWS for some time now and became seriously concerned when I started reading statements in June that made absolutely no engineering sense.”
Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods Receives National Recognition
Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods (HLH) has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a B Corporation Best for the World
Hawai‘i’s Pacific Island Ocean Observing System to Receive $2.8+ M
The University of Hawai‘i’s Pacific Island Ocean Observing System will receive over $2.8 million in NOAA funding.
Zumbathon Benefit for West Hawaii Child & Family Service
A Zumbathon benefit for the West Hawaii Child & Family Service will be held in Kailua-Kona on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.
Hawai‘i to Receive $185 Million to Help Homeless Veterans
Funding will give struggling veterans access to stable housing and provide them with services they need to get back on their feet and find a home of their own.
Puna Man Wanted in Connection With Assault Investigation
The HPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a Puna man wanted on an outstanding bench warrant and for questioning regarding an assault investigation.
39 Hawai‘i Island Entrepreneurs Vie for $25,000
Thirty-nine Hawai‘i Island entrepreneurs have met the Sept. 10 deadline for submitting proposals for the Hawai‘i Island Business Plan Competition (HIplan).
