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January is Big Island’s 8th Annual Volcano Awareness Month
Each January since 2010, USGS HVO scientists have offered various talks around the island to keep residents and visitors informed about Hawaiian volcanoes.
No Tsunami Threat From Today’s Solomon Island Quake
A destructive Pacific-wide Tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i from today’s 6.9 magnitude (preliminary measurement) earthquake…
HPD Releases Warrant List
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person or persons on the list below to call the HPD’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Improving Weather Expected in a Couple Days
Unsettled weather is expected to continue through Saturday, with more clouds and showers forecast. Some improvement is expected Sunday and Monday…
All Swells Fading Today, Couple Swells on Horizon
Our current northwest swell is forecast to drop to leftovers by the weekend. Very small…
Sen. Schatz & Legislators Send Message to Trump
Medicare and Medicaid should be protected, not cut is the message U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz and 20 other senators sent to President-Elect Donald Trump.
TMT Hearing: OMKM Natural Resources Manager Testifies
OMKM Environment and Natural Resource Program manager testifies native ferns are located within the proposed TMT site.
UPDATE 1: Tsunami Watch Cancelled for Hawai‘i
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has cancelled an earlier tsunami watch issued for Hawai‘i due to a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit near the Solomon Islands.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for
the island of Hawai‘i until 10 a.m..
6.5M California Earthquake: No Tsunami Threat
A 6.5 M earthquake reported off the coast of Northern California at 4:50 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, produced no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
Hot, Hazy, Humid Weather Continues
A light and variable weather pattern is forecast for the next few days with afternoon sea breezes and overnight land breezes taking hold. A disturbance…
NW Swell Peaking, SW Swell Fading Today
Our current northwest swell is forecast to peak into tomorrow, the 8th. This swell will fade late Thursday into…
ʻŌhiʻa Quarantine Rules Become Permanent
Administrative rules prohibiting the movement of ‘ōhi‘a and soil from Hawai‘i Island became permanent last week.
Christmas at Kamakahonu Bay–Dining with the Chefs
On Saturday, Dec. 3, hundreds of enthusiastic foodies kicked off the holiday season at Christmas at Kamakahonu Bay-Dining with the Chefs.
HCF Looking to Fund STEM Programs
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation will accept applications for a funding opportunity to improve learning opportunities for Hawai‘i Island students…
BOE Approves HIDOE’s Student-Centered Strategic Plan
The Hawaii Board of Education voted unanimously on Tuesday, Dec. 6, to adopt the update and extension of the Strategic Plan—with amendments.
Sen. Schatz Comments on Trump’s EPA Nominee
“… I cannot support Scott Pruitt, a denier of climate science, to lead the EPA.”
Theft Suspect Surrenders to Hawai‘i Police
Thanks to tips from the public, the HPD has identified a woman whose image was captured on video surveillance in connection with a theft investigation.
Firefighters Extinguish Puna Structure Blaze
First-responder units arrived at the scene of a structure fire on 29th Avenue in East Puna on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 4:50 a.m.
New NW Swell Fills in, SSW Fading Today
A new northwest swell is forecast to build today and into tomorrow, the 8th. This swell will…
