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Winds Become Light For Weekend
Decreasing clouds and showers are expected through early Saturday morning. Our winds are forecast to weaken this weekend which will allow local afternoon sea…
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: Oct. 7–13
Temporary road and lane closures on the Big Island are scheduled from Saturday, Oct. 6, to Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.
Hawai‘i Volcano Activity Update: Oct. 5, 2017
On the East Rift Zone, the 61g flow remained active, with surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna.
Maunakea Scholars Program Expands
Expansion of the Maunakea Scholars Program brings new, enhanced cultural education and an Increase in participants.
Big Island Marine Agronomy Business to Receive Clean Energy Research Funding
Kampachi Farms in Kaiua-Kona will receive $500,000 to harness the power of seaweed as a potential energy source.
Advisory Level Surf Today for Big Island
A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for the east facing shores through today in response to the strong trade winds. East shore surf should trend…
Ka‘ū Brush Fire Burns 10 Acres
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department reported that crews battled a brush fire along the edge of and within a ravine in the Ka‘ū District.
Increased Showers Expected Tonight for Big Island
Breezy trade winds will be strongest along and behind a weakening front that is forecast to move down the island chain from Kauai to Maui County today. Showers wil…
Hawai‘i to Challenge ‘Travel Ban 3.0’
Hawai‘i filed supplemental briefing with the United States Supreme Court today regarding the Hawaii vs. Trump litigation.
Officials to Ensure Safety for Ironman Practice, Race
Coast Guard, Ocean Safety, Hawai’i County Fire to ensure safety for Ironman racers.
HPD Makes Kealoha Beach Park Drug Arrest
Hawaiʻi island police arrested a Hilo man at Kealoha Beach Park in Keaukaha on Wednesday, Oct. 4, responding to complaints of drug activity in the area.
HOVE Fire Destroys Abandoned Structure
A single-story residential structure at the intersection of Koa Lane and Lei Parkway in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Subdivision was destroyed in a fire.
Gale Warning Issued for Alenuihaha Channel
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Gale Warning for Pailolo Channel and Alenuihaha Channel through 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.
Hawaiian Acres Shooting Victim in Serious Condition
The HPD is investigating a reported shooting incident in Puna on Oct. 5 that resulted in a man sustaining gunshot wounds to his chest and head.
Marco Segobia Named ‘Officer of the Year’
Segobia was part of an investigation that shut down a major drug trafficking operation
NW Reinforcement Moves in, Trade Swell up a Notch
A reinforcing pulse of northwest is forecast to fill in Thursday and bring a new round of chest/head high surf to Big Island northwest exposures. This swell…
Gusty Winds up to 40 mph Today
A high pressure system, the weather feature that brings us breezy winds, is forecast to produce windy weather through Thursday night. Winds will begin to…
Rep. Evans Replaced as House Majority Leader
Hawai‘i House Speaker Scott K. Saiki today accepted the resignation of Rep. Cindy Evans (North Kona, Kohala) as House Majority Leader.
Chat With HPD Officers on Coffee with a Cop Day
Big Island residents will have the opportunity to talk with members of the Hawai‘i Island Police Department today as part of National Coffee with a Cop Day.
