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HPD: Bank Robbery Suspect Identified
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 30-year-old man wanted in connection with a bank robbery in West Hawaiʻi on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.
Drivers May Experience Sticker Shock in 2017
Drivers may shell out $52 billion more over the course of the year compared to 2016 as the national yearly average rises to $2.49 per gallon.
WANTED: American Savings Bank Barefoot Bandit
Hawai‘i Island police responded to a reported bank robbery at American Savings Bank in Kealakekua, Kona, on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
High Surf Advisory Posted for Big Island
Our current south-southwest swell will peak on Wednesday but hold much of its size through Thursday morning before fading…
Mostly Sunny Today, Weak Front Approaching
A weak cold front is slowly dissipating as it moves down the island chain today through the end of the week. The front is forecast to bring an increase in showers…
New Coastal Lava Viewing Area Due to Delta Collapse
A new lava viewing area has been opened at the Kamokuna ocean entry in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park after a two-day closure caused by a lava delta collapse…
Firearm Owners Must Pay New Fee
Firearms permit applicants (including prior firearms applicants, out-of-state applicants and law enforcement officers with personal firearms) must pay the fee.
Courses Offered to New, Aspiring Farmer, Ranchers
Applicants interested in GoFarm @ The Kohala Center are encouraged to attend the AgCurious session on Thursday, Jan. 12, in Honoka‘a.
Sunny Today, Front Approaches Soon
A relatively dry trade wind weather pattern is expected through Tuesday with just limited windward showers. That will change though as a weak front reaches Kauai Tuesday night and slowly moves down the island chain Wednesday…
SSW Swell Builds Through the day
A long period south-southwest swell is building today with larger waves expected in the afternoon than…
2017 Living Treasures to be Honored at Annual Gala
The five individuals selected as this year’s Living Treasures of Hawai‘i honorees include one Big Island resident.
15 Hikers Rescued from Waimanu Valley
Multiple numbers of hikers were trapped in Waimanu Valley on Jan. 1., 2017, due to heavy rains that caused the stream to become uncrossable.
Surf Report, Harbor Surges Expected in Hilo
Our current mix of northeast and northwest swells continue to affect the Hilo side and wrap a bit into some Kona side spots. This swell should drop a bit…
VIDEO UPDATE: Delta Collapse Closes Kamokuna Ocean Entry
A large section of the 26-acre lava delta formed by the 61g lava flow collapsed into the ocean around 2:45 p.m. on New Year’s Eve…
Alzheimer’s Association January Events in Kona and Hilo
The Alzheimer’s Association will have four events on Jan. 6 and Jan. 7 at the Regency at Hualalai in Kailua-Kona and at Tutu’s House in Waimea on Jan. 21
HFD Reminds the Public to Stay Safe on NYE
For members of the Hawai‘i Fire Department, New Year’s Eve can be their busiest and most stressful night of the year.
Front Brings Enhanced Showers for Weekend
A front over Maui is forecast to linger through Saturday and then fall apart. Numerous showers are forecast to occur in association with this front. The rainfall will be mainly…
New Swells Expected This Weekend
Small south-southwest fading bringing just ankle/waist high waves. Nothing significant is expected out of the SPAC in the near future although a small…
Kailua-Kona Pier Restrictions for New Year’s Eve
Division of Conservation and Enforcement officers will be present on the Kailua pier throughout the evening to enforce all applicable laws…
State Minimum Wage to Increase Jan. 1, 2017
The minimum wage for most employers will increase to $9.25 per hour beginning on Jan. 1, 2017.
