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Kona-Tokyo Trip Winner: ‘This Came As a Huge Delight for My Whole Family’
The giveaway was sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines and the Island of Hawaiʻi Visitors Bureau, in partnership with Pacific Media Group.
Hawai‘i to Receive $1.2M+ for FAS Migrant Impacts
Hawai‘i will receive $1,276,000-plus for the financial burden sustained as a result of migrants from Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau.
Big Island Weather: Mugginess Continues
Expect northeast winds around 15 mph. High temperatures are forecast from 83° to 88° and feeling muggy.
Habitat for Humanity Hawai’i Island Marks One-Month Anniversary
July 1 marked the first day of Habitat for Humanity Hawai‘i Island, following a merge between Habitat for Humanity West Hawai‘i and Hale Aloha O Hilo Habitat for Humanity.
Hawai‘i Forest & Trail to Help Raise Funds for Habitat Blitz Build
Habitat for Humanity Hawai’i Island and Hawaii Forest & Trail are joining forces to raise money for the upcoming Blitz Build, and encourage volunteering for the community project.
Hawai‘i Joins 20-State Coalition to Protect Consumer Rights
The coalition is urging the Senate not to repeal rules that protect consumer legal rights.
UPDATE: Two Suspects Charged in Connection With Pohoiki Shooting Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 36-year-old Puna man in connection with the ongoing investigation into a shooting incident in Puna on Sunday, July 30.
Front Expected to Block Trade Winds Through Thursday
Weather Alerts (as of 1 a.m.) There are no weather alerts posted at this time. Check our breaking news section for any urgent weather alerts or updates to the weather alerts listed above. **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island high/low forecasted temperatures, projected winds, chance of cloud […]
HIplan Launch Highlights Benefits & Challenges of Entrepreneurship
The HIplan business plan competition aims to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem on Hawai‘i Island and offers $25,000 and more to the winner.
Man in Critical Condition After Fall at Boiling Pots
A 44-year-old man was reported to be in critical condition after a fall at Boiling Pots into the Wailuku River on Sunday, July 30, 2017.
Slow in Surf, Swells on Horizon
A series of small southerly swells will bring small background surf for most south facing shores through the middle of the week. A small southwest…
Weather Stabilizes Today, Weaker Winds Expected Soon
Stable conditions are forecast through Monday with moderate trade winds blowing through the state. A front is expected to block our trade winds from Tuesday…
Near Drowning Off Shore of Coconut Island
First responders extracted the patient into a medic unit, continuing CPR and then transported the victim to Hilo Medical Center in critical condition.
4.2 Quake Between Big Island and Maui
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported that no tsunami was generated by the earthquake, which also had no apparent effect on Kīlauea Volcano’s ongoing eruptions.
Five Suspects Arrested for Drugs & Other Offenses
Five suspects were arrested and charged with a variety of offenses, including possession of meth, heroin, pills, anabolic steroids, guns and ammo…
Weather Transitioning This Weekend
Former Tropical Cyclone Greg is forecast to bring some showers through Saturday. The leeward Big Island districts will see some elevated showers Saturday…
Swells Expected for the Weekend
A small west swell generated by a typhoon in the West Pacific is filling in for the weekend. Some west facing spots could see a small pulse. Niihau…
USGS: Kamokuna Lava Delta Collapse Likely
Several large cracks have developed in the lava delta, running parallel to the coastline and spanning the width of the delta.
Flood Advisory Issued for Portions of Big Island
A flood advisory issued for Hawai‘i County will be in effect until 7:15 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2017.
Jared Cabatu Named HPD Officer of July
Hawai‘i Police Department Officer Jared Cabatu, a 9-year police veteran, has been named as the East Hawaiʻi Aloha Exchange Club’s Officer of the Month for July.
