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Arrests Made in Connection With Ocean View Burglary
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested an Ocean View man and woman following an investigation into a residential burglary.
HPD Investigating Early Morning Shooting Incident in Puna
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Friday, July 28, 2017, in Puna.
Woman Arrested in Connection With Stolen Vehicle
The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s task force charged a woman in connection with a stolen Hyundai sedan that was taken from a Pāhoa residence on June 17.
Wet & Humid Weather Expected Today
Former Tropical Cyclone Greg is forecast to bring increased showers and humidity through tonight. Some of those showers could be heavy at times. The leeward…
Tropical Swell Builds From Several Directions
Trade wind swell is forecast to keep moderate choppy surf along east facing shores into early next week. Models are also showing east swells generated by East Pacific…
Puna Holds First International Day of Mango Festival
East Hawai‘i’s First Annual International Day of Mango was held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Hawaiian Sanctuary in Puna.
Big Island Observatory Captures ‘Gigantic Jets’ of High-Altitude Lightning
On the night of July 23, Gemini North cloud cameras atop Maunakea captured footage of gigantic jets, upper atmospheric lightning…
Homeless Must Leave Old Kona Airport Park by Aug. 2
A limited number of spaces at homeless shelters are available to receive the homeless campers at the park and outreach workers have been reaching out to them.
Smoke Alarm Sounds: Keck Observatory II Evacuated
The smoke alarm went off in the WM Keck Observatory II control room at about 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, the observatory reported last night.
Greg Remnants to Bring Rain, High Humidity
Typical “trade wind weather” is forecast to continue for the rest of the work week. From late tonight through Saturday, moisture associated with the remnants of Greg is expected…
Trade Swell Lingers, South Swell Expected Tomorrow
Minimal south swell lingers. A new run of southwest swell is forecast to move in from the 28th to the 3rd. A small south-southeast bump…
Lunch and Linger at the Hawaiian Vanilla Company
The Hawaiian Vanilla Company, tucked away in the little town of Pa‘auilo on the Hāmākua Coast, offers a truly unique dining experience.
Current, Future State Highway Projects Data Available on HDOT Website
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Highways Division has made state highway project status data available to the public on the HDOT website.
Sayre Memorial Foundation Awards Dinner & Fundraiser Tickets on Sale
Tickets are now on sale for the 20th annual Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Annual Awards Dinner and Fundraiser set for The Fairmont Orchid on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
Trade Winds Back in Forecast for Big Island
Trade wind weather is forecast through the week into the weekend. Clouds and passing showers are expected to favor windward and mauka spots. We could…
Trade Swell up to Head High for Hilo Side
South-southwest swell is fading further and southeast swell will linger but drop off by midweek. A new run of southwest swell is forecast to move in from the 28th….
State Farm Donates 500 Home Security Systems to County Firefighters
State Farm Insurance donated 500 home security systems to Hawai’i County firefighters on July 24 in appreciation for the protection they provide the community.
AARP: Smishing is the New Phishing
Instead of sending emails, hackers are increasingly using text messages to reach potential victims, experts warn.
Carjacking/Robbery Suspect Wanted by HPD
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 23-year-old Hilo man in connection with a robbery that occurred on Monday, July 24, on Highway 19 near Pepeʻekeo.
Biologists Reintroduce Endangered Species at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
A team of biologists has accomplished two monumental feats in Hawaiian plant conservation arena: the successful reintroduction of two endangered species.
