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131 Big Island Restaurants Go Styrofoam-Free
The first hearing of this new polystyrene foam Bill is scheduled for Tuesday Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. in the Kona Council Chambers.
Front Expected to Increase Showers Soon
Moderate trade winds are expected through midweek. An area of showers associated with a disturbance high in the atmosphere southeast…
New Swell Energy Expected Later This Week
Another round of northwest swell is forecast Thursday / Friday but the Big Island is largely shut out from this energy…
HPD Wanted: Chauncy Smith
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Kamuela resident Chauncy Lokahi, who is wanted for contempt of court and failure to appear.
Big Island Men to ‘Walk a Mile’ in Heels
The YWCA of Hawai‘i Island will host the sixth annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.
Search for Boater Continues Near Lapakahi State Park
Responders are continuing the search today near Lapakahi State Park for Charles Locklar, age 26.
Meeting for Specialty Crop Farmers Scheduled
Providing Hawai‘i with locally-grown Christmas trees will support import replacement and promote the “Buy Local, It Matters” message.
Today’s Weather Forecast
During the second half of the week, a front is forecast to approach from the northwest. A disturbance forming northeast of the…
New Round of NW Energy Expected This Week
Mix of northwest swells are fading Monday through the middle of the week. Another round of northwest swell is forecast Thursday…
Hilo International Airport Exercise Scheduled
Hilo International Airport and Hawai‘i County Emergency responders will participate in an exercise on Monday, Oct. 17.
Search Continues for Missing Boater
US Coast Guard and Hawai‘i Island Fire Department crews are searching for a missing boater near Lapakahi State Park in a case that began late Saturday.
Island Air Prohibits Samsung Galaxy Note7
Island Air is prohibiting the transport of Samsung Galaxy Note7 mobile devices on any of its flights. Passengers will be denied boarding.
All Swells Fading Through Weekend, NW Sunday
Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.) A Small Craft Advisory is posted for all island waters. Check our breaking news section for any urgent weather alerts or updates to the weather alerts listed above. **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island projected winds, tides, swell direction & period and […]
Weekend Weather: Trades 15 to 25 mph
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will stick around through the weekend. A stable pattern of windward and mauka showers…
Kaiser to Raise Senior Health Plan Premiums
Effective Jan. 1, 2017, Kaiser Permanente will offer only one plan to Medicare-eligible Hawai‘i Island residents.
Maunakea Skies Talk: TMT’s Scientific & Engineering Challenges
The public is invited to learn more about the Japanese perspective on TMT and the progress and challenges of building this next-generation instrument.
2006 Earthquakes Spurred Monitoring Improvements
A USGS assessment after the 2006 earthquakes recognized the need to integrate more modern digital instruments and analysis systems into HVO’s earthquake monitoring program.
Kona Among Best Free Diving Locations in the World
“Kona provides an excellent free diving classroom thanks to nearshore dropoffs and a coastline riddled with protected bays.
Walmart Wellness Day Across Hawaiʻi
Walmart invites America to a free health check-up on Saturday, Oct. 15, available at all Walmart stores in Hawaiʻi.
NW Swell Fading Today
Our current northwest swell is fading through the day today with some sneak sets still filtering in through the morning. The surf…
