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Volcano Activity Update: June 23, 2017
GPS measurements continue to show deformation related to inflation of a magma reservoir beneath the summit and upper Southwest Rift Zone.
Lālāmilo Windfarm Project Earns National Climate Protection Award
Hawai’i County has won a national climate protection award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors for the Department of Water Supply’s Lālāmilo Windfarm project.
Wahine Anglers Wanted for World’s Largest Ladies’ Billfish Tournament
Huggo’s Wahine Tournament, an all-women fishing tournament, begins on Saturday, July 29.
Kona-to-Haneda Round-Trip: We Have a WINNER!
Gerald Kosaki of Hilo received an early morning call from Jaz and Ka‘ea of KAPA Hawaiian FM on Friday, June 23, announcing that he is the winner…
HFD Douses Orchidland Brush Fire
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to a brush fire in Paradise Park at 2:50 p.m.on Thursday, June 22, 2017.
High Tide Warning: King Tides Return
King Tides may cause dangerous flooding conditions along all shores of Hawai‘i Island today through the weekend before gradually subsiding next week.
King Tides Sticking Around for Another Couple Days
Our current south-southwest swell begins to ease Friday. Still, it will keep surf in the “fun” range through the weekend. Another couple swells…
Clouds Shift from Hilo to Kona Side Through the Day
Light to moderate trade winds are expected through Friday. The trade winds will deliver passing clouds and showers to windward and mauka…
HPD Warning: Phone Scammers Pose as DWS Bill Collectors
Hawaiʻi Island police warn the public about a telephone scam being conducted by persons claiming to be from the Department of Water Supply.
Speaker Series to Focus on the Pōhakuloa Training Area
The Hawaiian Civic Club of Hilo and the Hawaii Community Collegeʻs Hoʻoulu Council will host presentations on the Pōhakuloa Training Area.
‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ Classes
Free Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes aim to help family caregivers cope with the demands of tending to their loved ones with chronic medical conditions.
EPA Requires Hawai‘i County to Close Cesspools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement with the County of Hawai‘i on June 22, 2017, to close seven large-capacity cesspools (LCCs) that serve the Pahala and Na‘alehu communities. The county will replace the cesspools with wastewater treatment systems approved by the Hawai‘i Department of Health. In a separate action, the EPA reached an […]
Big Boy Lineman Bash June 24
The Big Boy Bash Hawaii will be held on Saturday, June 24, at the Old Airport field in Kona.
High Tide Warning: King Tides Return
King Tides may cause dangerous flooding conditions along all shores of Hawai‘i Island from Thursday, June 22, through the weekend.
Winds to 10 to 20 mph Today on Big Island
Trade winds are expected the next couple of days with passing clouds and showers for our usual windward and mauka showers. A weak disturbance is approaching..
Spring Tides Affecting Southern Exposures Today
Our current south-southwest swell continues to hold Thursday before beginning to ease late Thursday. Still, it will keep surf in the “fun” range…
UPDATE: Missing Girl Kailua-Kona Found on Kaua‘i
Hawai‘i Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing.
Missing Girl, 15, Last Seen in South Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 15-year-old Hilo girl who was reported missing.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat from 4.4 Big Island Quake
The 4.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred around 10:09 a.m. near South Point was not large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island or State of Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Delegation Leads Effort to Restore Healthcare for FAS Citizens
Hawai‘i Congress members introduced legislation to reinstate Medicaid coverage for Freely Associated States (FAS) citizens living in the U.S.
