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Coast Guard Suspends Search for Army Aviators Off O‘ahu
The Coast Guard suspended the active search at noon Monday for five Army aviators who went missing Aug. 15 approximately two miles west of Ka‘ena Point.
Woman Dies as Result of Highway 190 Head-On Collision
A 71-year-old Kailua-Kona woman died as the result of a two-vehicle, head-on crash on Thursday, Aug. 17, on Highway 190 at the 33-mile marker in Kailua-Kona.
Sen. Schatz Slams EPA’s Pruitt Regarding Plans to Break Grant Protocol
Reports indicate that the EPA plans to break protocol and give a political appointee the direct authority to approve or deny grant requests.
Increased Showers Expected, Thunderstorms Possible
Local sea breezes with afternoon clouds and showers across leeward and and interior areas will continue. Tropical moisture from the east will increase shower…
King Tides Continue Through Middle of the Week
Our current south-southeast swell is forecast is lingering… but still pretty small – below waist high for the most part. Nothing significant is forecast…
Hawai‘i Electric Light to Conduct Aerial Survey
Hawai‘i Electric Light Company will conduct aerial line inspections of its major overhead transmission lines from Monday to Friday, Aug. 21 to 25.
VIDEO: Big Island, Home to TWO of the Most Active Volcanoes in the World
Meteorologist Malika Dudley talks geology, history and shares beautiful aerial views of two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Mauna Loa & Kilauea. Mahalo Blue Hawaiian Helicopters…
Total Solar Eclipse Aug. 21; Hawai‘i Partial Eclipse Begins at Dawn
The “Great American Eclipse,” the first total solar eclipse to cross North American since 1918, will occur on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Search Expanded for Missing Black Hawk Crew
There’s still no sign of the five missing aviators who were aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter that went down about two miles west of Kaʻena Point Aug. 15.
Woman Found Dead Offshore of Hakalau
The HPD responded to a report of an opihi picker in distress offshore of Hakalau near the 15-mile marker of Highway 19 on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 1:36 p.m.
4.1 Big Island Quake From Bending of Oceanic Plate
There was no tsunami generated from a 4.1 preliminary magnitude earthquake reported at 8:35 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017.
Increase In Showers Expected Soon
Trade winds are expected to stick around with lighter winds expected to allow local sea breezes to take hold across leeward areas and possibly bring an increase…
King Tides Continue, Possible Tropical Swell Soon
Our current south-southeast swell is forecast to slowly fade through the weekend… but still pretty small. Nothing significant…
Hawai‘i’s Wild Turkeys
It is estimated that there are now as many as 18,000 turkeys in the state of Hawai‘i.
West Hawai‘i Realtors to Host Kona Historical Society Golf Fundraiser
The West Hawaii Association of REALTORS is holding its Golf Tournament and Luncheon Fundraiser for the Kona Historical Society on Sept.11.
North Kona Water Restriction Continues: Spare Motor Defective
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply’s Honokohau Deepwell is still out of service. During today’s work, it was discovered that the spare motor is defective and cannot be used. DWS is now working on several options to obtain another spare motor before resuming the installation work. The updated repair schedule is to be determined. […]
2,500 Paddlers to Compete in Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Races
The 2017 Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races, the world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe race, gets underway over Labor Day Weekend.
Rep. Gabbard Condemns Justice Department’s Politically Motivated Search Warrant
The search warrant is attempting to force DreamHost to provide the DOJ with its user information to identify anyone involved in Inauguration Day protests.
Kīlauea Volcano Update: Aug. 17, 2017
On the East Rift Zone, the 61g flow remained active, with lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna and surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō.
Two Hawai‘i Island Jewel Theft Suspects Arrested and Charged
Two Big Island men were arrested and charged in connections with the theft of opal, emerald, gold and diamond pieces in Kamauela.
