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Bank of Hawai‘i Warns of Fraudulent Voice Phishing Scam
Bank of Hawai‘i is warning of fraudulent telephone calls being made to customers and non-bank customers. The scammers are spoofing a real Bank of Hawai‘i telephone number on recipients’ caller ID.
Senators Question Scheduled Obamacare Website Shutdowns
Senators today called for an investigation into the planned periodic shutdown of Healthcare.gov.
Increase in Windward Showers Expected Today
A slow increase in trade winds is forecasted over the next couple days. A band of moisture associated with a weak disturbance is expected to move…
SW Continues to Fill in, NW Also Showing
Surf is forecast to remain below advisory levels with surf along south facing shores staying small through the week with just background…
Hawai‘i Senate Confirms Big Island Judges
Judge Henry Nakamoto has been appointed to the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hilo) and Attorney Robert Kim to the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Kona).
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Island Ka‘ū District Fire Contained
As of Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at 9 a.m., the Hawai‘i Fire Department reports the brushfire located in the area of Waikapuna near South Point is now contained.
Centennial Commemoration of Lili‘uokalani at Hamilton Library
In observance of the centennial of her death, UH Mānoa created an exhibit of her royal artifacts on display to the public at the Hamilton Library through Oct. 15.
3.1-M Quake Reported SSW of Hilo
A preliminary earthquake report from the U.S. Geological Survey indicates that a 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 8:21 a.m. about 31 miles SSW of HIlo.
Winds are Light Today, Land & Sea Breezes Expected
Our winds are expected to slowly increase in strength over the next few days. The trade winds should peak on Friday. Some increase in windward and mauka…
Small SW Today, NW Pretty Flat
Surf is forecast to remain below advisory levels with surf along south facing shores staying small through the week with just background…
No Tsunami Threat From 6.4-M Fiji Quake
The National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning System in O‘ahu reports the magnitude at 6.5 at approximately 6:30 p.m. HST south of Fiji.
The Barefoot Gardener: From the Ground Up, Part 1
Building a Big Island garden from the ground up, part 1 of a five-part series.
Suspect Arrested in Connection With Shooting Incident
North Hilo Patrol Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Highway 19 near the 24 Mile Marker on Friday, Sept. 22.
Kīlauea Volcano Overflight: Picturesque Lava Outbreaks
“Great spattering in Puʻu ʻŌʻō’s lava lake, a new skylight on the Pali and our volcanic rivulets have become picturesque outbreaks!”
Hawai‘i Island Theft Suspect Arrested on Multiple Charges
Kawika Buckland was arrested after Puna officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks & Recreation Director, Deputy Resign
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation Director Charmaine Kamaka and Deputy Director Ryan Chong have submitted their resignations effective Sept. 22.
Home Damaged in Pāhoa Fire
Big Island firefighters arrived at the scene of a one-story, unpermitted structure fire in Pāhoa on Forest Road in the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 25.
Light Trades With Local Sea Breezes Today
Trade winds are forecast to continue to gradually weaken today. Mainly windward clouds with passing showers are expected through Tuesday. Leeward Big Island…
Small SW Fills in Today, New NW Wednesday
Nothing significant is on the radar for southerly exposures at this time. A small, shadowed southwest is forecast to fill in Monday / Tuesday…
Hawai‘i Island Firefighters Contain 1,600-Acre Ka‘ū Blaze
Hawai‘i Island firefighters finally contained a large brush fire along the coastline between Waikapuna Bay and Na‘alehu town in the Ka‘ū District.
