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Hilo Man Arrested in Connection With Ambulance Theft
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 24-year-old Hilo man in connection with the theft of an ambulance from the Hilo Medical Center on Thursday, July 20, 2017.
Coastal Flooding Possible: King Tides + Fernanda Swell
An east swell generated when Fernanda was a major hurricane will continue to affect eastern exposures. A High Surf Advisory is in place for the east facing shores…
Increased Showers Expected Into the Weekend
Breezy trades are forecast through Friday, then easing over the weekend. Tropical moisture is forecast to move over the islands this weekend with higher humidity…
Whistleblower Releases ‘Peter Boy’ Book 2
“PETER BOY: Hawai‘i’s Most Notorious Case of Child Abuse and Neglect” is being released just before Peter Kema Sr.’s sentencing date.
30th Annual Richardson Roughwater Swim
The 30th Annual Richardson Roughwater Swim will be held on Sunday, July 30, at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo.
Hawai‘i to Receive $715,000 for Coral Reef Protection
Hawai‘i will receive $715,000 from NOAA to fund activities critical to the effective management and protection of Hawai‘i’s coral reefs.
Kīlauea Volcano: Fly, Hike, Swim & Bike
Whether you prefer to fly, hike, swim or bike during the day or at night, there are a variety of ways to experience the Kīlauea Volcano and get your lava fix.
HPD Identifies Hilo Crash Victim
Police have identified the woman who died from injuries sustained in the single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, on Highway 19 near Nahala Street in Hilo.
Fernanda Weather Forecast Less Uncertain
Breezy winds are forecast through Friday before easing for the weekend. Rainfall associated with Fernanda is expected to spread over the islands this weekend. The weather…
Fernanda Swell Continues, Coupled with King Tides
An east swell generated when Fernanda was a major hurricane will continue to affect eastern exposures. A High Surf Advisory is in place for the east…
A Couple Possibilities for Fernanda Weather Effects
Hurricane Fernanda continues to move northwest and is forecast to weaken over the next couple of days. It’s still too soon to know what affect Fernanda…
Volcano Suspect Arrested in Connection With 19 Crimes
Arnold “BJ” Fernandez is being held at the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center pending his initial court appearance.
Hurricane Fernanda, TS Greg, TD 8-E, King Tide Update
Hurricane Fernanda is located over 1,300 miles east of Hilo moving northwest at approximately 9 mph. A large swell will continue to expand ahead of Fernanda…
Diamond Bakery, KTA Super Stores & KBIG Giveaway!
Diamond Bakery, KTA Super Stores & KBIG are hosting a prize giveaway through Aug. 8, 2017, at 11:59 a.m.
Kīlauea Volcano Overflight: Big Crack in Lava Delta
The lava delta at Kamokuna continues to grow steadily, with several cracks indicating a collapse may be coming soon.
Rep. Gabbard Votes Against Bill to Gut Clean Air Act
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted against the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017, a bill intended to gut the Clean Air Act…
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $1M for Climate/Sea Level Research
NOAA will award $1,295,089 to the University of Hawai‘i Sea Level Center to improve climate and sea level research.
Hirono: Ending Sequestration Will Take More Than Lip Service
“… if we do not deal with the Budget Control Act, we could end up cutting, not increasing, the size of the Navy.”
Fernanda Swell up to Chest High in Some Spots
Tropical system Fernanda has produced swell for us. A blend of that with east-northeast trade swell is bringing waist/head high waves, with…
Hilo Woman, 22, Dies as Result of Single-Vehicle Crash
A 22-year-old Hilo woman died following a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Hilo.
