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Food Basket & KTA Partner for DA BUX Rollout
DA BUX is an incentive program for SNAP – EBT cardholders that doubles the purchase of Hawai‘i Island-grown produce while supporting local farmers.
ALNF Owner Part of ‘Wonder Woman’ Panel on Maui
Leslie Miki, owner of Abundant Life Natural Foods in Hilo, will join a panel of other Wonder Women at an American Business Women’s Day conference on Maui.
Kea‘au Woman Arrested on Drug Offenses
Laurellee Corley, a 45-year-old Keaʻau woman, has been charged with several drug offenses stemming from a large seizure of black tar heroin and other drugs.
Volcano Man Dies as Result of Fire
Hawaiʻi Island police had previously reported that a man was injured in a fire on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at approximately 6:10 p.m., at a residence located on Nahelenani Street in Volcano.
No Tsunami Expected from 6.4 Magnitude South Pacific Quake
Based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected, and there is not tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i is 3rd Most Diverse State in America
The personal-finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2017’s most and least diverse states in America.
Trade Swell Fading, Pretty Flat Out of the South
A couple of small swells are possible this week. A new, modest, northwest swell is forecast for Thursday / Friday. We could see some…
Winds Breezy Today
Trade winds are expected through the end of the work week before weakening for weekend and into early next week. Showers will favor windward…
Small Craft Warning in Effect: Strong Trade Winds Continue
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday for Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel and leeward and southeast waters around the Big Island.
Hawaiian Airlines to Waive Change Fees for Travelers Affected by Hurricane Jose
Hawaiian Airlines will waive reservation change fees for customers traveling through JFK or BOS between Sept. 19 and Sept. 20, 2017.
UPDATE: Death Toll Rises as Result of 7.1-M Mexico Quake
News sources report that the death toll as of today, Wednesday, Sept. 20, has risen to 226.
‘I‘iwi Receives Protection Under Endangered Species Act
Officials say that ‘i‘iwi are now virtually gone from the islands of Lāna‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i and West Maui, while the population on Kaua‘i is in steep decline.
Hawai‘i Joins Investigation Into Opioid Epidemic
Hawai‘i has joined a bipartisan coalition of states seeking documents and information today from manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids.
Senators Urge Trump to Fill S. Korea Diplomatic Vacancies
Senate Democrats in calling on President Donald Trump to vacancies for key diplomatic positions in South Korea.
Trade Winds in Control of Forecast
Moderate to breezy trade winds are forecast through the rest of the work week with winds expected to weaken a bit over the weekend…
Flat for Kona, Trade Swell for Hilo Today
A couple of small swells are possible this week. A new, modest, northwest swell is forecast for Thursday / Friday. We could see…
Drought Report: 90.65% of State Abnormally Dry or Drier
Hawai‘i island was the only island to have extreme drought present.
Sen. Hirono Seeks Additional Protection for Hawai‘i in Light of Growing Threats
Sen. Mazie Hirono added provisions to the National Defense Authorization Act that direct the DOD to evaluate additional steps to protect Hawai‘i…
Kīlauea Volcano Overflight: Lava Rivulets Stream Down Pali
“A veritable plethora of volcanic rivulets streamed down the Pali today, under a spectacular East Hawai‘i sunrise!.”
Three Fisherman Rescued Off Kealakekua Coast
Three fishermen in their 60s clinging to a partially sunken 22-foot vessel six miles off Kealakekua Bay used cell phones to contact the Coast Guard and fire department.
