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HPD Seeks Witnesses to Start of Pāhoa Fire
The fire began just after midnight Monday at a vacant business at 15-2948 Pāhoa Government Road next to Luquin’s Restaurant in Pāhoa town.
UH to Honor Innovative Big Island Nurseryman
Big Island anthurium grower Eric Tanouye has been selected to receive one of the UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources’ top honors for 2017.
Suspects Wanted for Questioning in Connection With Hilo Theft
A man and woman are wanted for questioning for a theft committed Saturday evening, Jan. 14, from a department store in Hilo.
UPDATE: Fire Destroys Pāhoa Landmarks
At 7:11 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 16., firefighters responded to an early-morning fire on Pāhoa Valley Road.
WNW Continues, Large WNW Builds Soon
Our current moderate west-northwest swell continues through Wednesday. Elevated west-northwest swell is slated to arrive Tuesday night through…
Trade Winds Building Today for Big Island
Trade winds are expected to slowly build from east to west across the state through Wednesday. The trades will then drop off Thursday and Friday as…
Photo Update: Kaiser Completes Annual Day of Service
Hundreds of Kaiser Permanente staff members and community partners are spending Martin Luther King Jr. Day participating in a 12th Annual Day of Service,
Gov. Ige Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“Today, we honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, a mortal man with an immortal dream.”
LETTER: Ane Keohokālole Highway Phase III
Ane Keohokālole Highway Phase III should be the top transportation project for Hawai‘i County in North Kona.
WNW Holds Through Morning, New Swell Soon
A reinforcement of west-northwest swell is filling in with enough west to bring some wrap to the Kona side. Heights…
Weekend: Mostly Dry & Hazy Weather Expected
Large surf along north and west facing shores are forecast through Saturday. Mostly dry and hazy weather is expected. Early next week trade…
High Surf Warning Extended Through the Day Today
The High Surf Warning has been extended through this afternoon as our current large west-northwest swell ended up filling in…
Possible Drowning at Kau Bay
A coroner’s inquest investigation has been initiated in connection with a possible drowning in Kona on Thursday, Jan. 12.
Tickets for Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai Available
Tickets are now on sale for the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai tournament.
HPD Arrests One of Big Island’s Most Wanted
Hawaiʻi Island police have located a man who is being featured on “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” for outstanding warrants.
High Surf Warning Issued for Portions of Big Island
A National Weather Service High Surf Warning for the shores of Kohala, Kona and Ka‘ū will go into effect from mid-day today through tomorrow morning.
Big Island Visitors Bureau Changes Name
The Big Island Visitors Bureau officially changed its name to the Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau (IHVB) at the end of 2016, according to the bureau’s website.
Name Change for Kona International Airport
The name of Hawai‘i Island’s Kona International Airport has officially been changed to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Hilo Man Charged in October Burglary
A Hilo man is in police custody in connection with a burglary last year in Hilo.
Marungay: The Miracle Tree
There is real value to this tree, also sometimes called “The Tree of LIfe.”
