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VIDEO: Big Island, Home to TWO of the Most Active Volcanoes in the World
Meteorologist Malika Dudley talks geology, history and shares beautiful aerial views of two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Mauna Loa & Kilauea. Mahalo Blue Hawaiian Helicopters…
Total Solar Eclipse Aug. 21; Hawai‘i Partial Eclipse Begins at Dawn
The “Great American Eclipse,” the first total solar eclipse to cross North American since 1918, will occur on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Search Expanded for Missing Black Hawk Crew
There’s still no sign of the five missing aviators who were aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter that went down about two miles west of Kaʻena Point Aug. 15.
Woman Found Dead Offshore of Hakalau
The HPD responded to a report of an opihi picker in distress offshore of Hakalau near the 15-mile marker of Highway 19 on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 1:36 p.m.
4.1 Big Island Quake From Bending of Oceanic Plate
There was no tsunami generated from a 4.1 preliminary magnitude earthquake reported at 8:35 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017.
Increase In Showers Expected Soon
Trade winds are expected to stick around with lighter winds expected to allow local sea breezes to take hold across leeward areas and possibly bring an increase…
King Tides Continue, Possible Tropical Swell Soon
Our current south-southeast swell is forecast to slowly fade through the weekend… but still pretty small. Nothing significant…
Hawai‘i’s Wild Turkeys
It is estimated that there are now as many as 18,000 turkeys in the state of Hawai‘i.
West Hawai‘i Realtors to Host Kona Historical Society Golf Fundraiser
The West Hawaii Association of REALTORS is holding its Golf Tournament and Luncheon Fundraiser for the Kona Historical Society on Sept.11.
North Kona Water Restriction Continues: Spare Motor Defective
The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply’s Honokohau Deepwell is still out of service. During today’s work, it was discovered that the spare motor is defective and cannot be used. DWS is now working on several options to obtain another spare motor before resuming the installation work. The updated repair schedule is to be determined. […]
2,500 Paddlers to Compete in Queen Lili‘uokalani Canoe Races
The 2017 Queen Lili‘uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races, the world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe race, gets underway over Labor Day Weekend.
Rep. Gabbard Condemns Justice Department’s Politically Motivated Search Warrant
The search warrant is attempting to force DreamHost to provide the DOJ with its user information to identify anyone involved in Inauguration Day protests.
Kīlauea Volcano Update: Aug. 17, 2017
On the East Rift Zone, the 61g flow remained active, with lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna and surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō.
Two Hawai‘i Island Jewel Theft Suspects Arrested and Charged
Two Big Island men were arrested and charged in connections with the theft of opal, emerald, gold and diamond pieces in Kamauela.
SSW Swell Dropping, SSE Filling in Today
Our current south-southwest is slowly fading out. South-southeast swell is forecast to continue filling in Friday and hang around into the weekend……
Winds Gradually Weakening Today
Winds are forecast to gradually weaken and become light to moderate this weekend. Clouds and showers will favor our usual windward and mauka…
Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park to Host Zero Mile Run Fundraiser
Join the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (FHVNP) for a charity fun run on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m., sponsored by Volcano Rainforest Runs.
Rep. Fukumoto Responds to Hate Letter
Rep. Beth Fukumoto released a statement after receiving a letter from a Trump supporter attacking her ancestry and her support for “illegals, Muslims, gays… “
Coast Guard Searches Second Day for Five Missing Army Aviators
Responders have begun day 2 in the search for five missing Army aviators from an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter approximately 2 miles west of Ka’ena Point.
Hāmākua Coast Crime Report: July 2017
The HPD responded to four burglaries, five incidents of criminal property damage, eight thefts, five drug-related incidents and four vehicle break-ins.
