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Weather Mellows Out Through Weekend

Trade wind weather is expected through early next week. More stable conditions are forecast to gradually filter in across the state …

Small South Today, New NW Pulses Soon

Minimal south-southwest energy this week. A south swell builds Wednesday and peaks Thursday…

IRONMAN Participants & Spectators Urged to ‘Fight the Bite’

Take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes to reduce the risk of spreading diseases, including Zika, dengue and chikungunya.

Island Volunteers Head to Florida in Anticipation of Hurricane

Hurricane Matthew has the potential to impact multiple states, threaten millions and potentially force thousands to seek emergency shelter.

UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended to 11:15 AM

At 5:06 a.m. this morning, The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flood Advisory for the island of Hawai‘i in Hawai‘i County to 8:15 a.m.

Trade Swell Continues, New NW Swells Soon

Back to back pulses out of the North Pacific are possible this weekend and early next week. Will keep an eye…

Flood Risk Remains Due to High Moisture, Instability

Flood advisories have been posted for the Hilo side through the night and into early this morning. High moisture and unstable conditions mean the unsettled weather…

Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Kohala Mountains

The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to a 9:26 a.m. report of a downed helicopter in the Kohala Mountains in or near the Pu‘u O Umi Natural Area Reserve.

Mike Frater to Hold Speed Clinics for Young Athletes

Three-time Olympian and Gold Medalist Mike Frater is one of Jamaica’s most honored athletes.

UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Big Island

The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island at 3:23 a.m., Oct. 4.

Surf Forecast, Trade Swell Begins to Back Down

Small northwest swell expected for the middle of the week, but the Big island is mostly…

Today’s Forecast, Flood Watch Extended

An unsettled trade wind weather pattern is forecast to continue through Wednesday. Big Island is still under a Flash Flood Watch due to the wet weather conditions. The potential for locally…

Warning: Shark Incidents Spike in the Fall

The DLNR recommends ocean users exercise a little more caution this month especially, and also through the end of the year.

Hawaii Preparatory Academy to Host Admission Events

Prospective students entering grades 9–12 and their parents can register for one of four Preview Days that will be held on Oct. 10, Nov. 10, Dec. 2 and Jan. 16.

Puna Geothermal Reports Steam Release

At 2:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, Puna Geothermal reported a release of steam at its plant.

UPDATE: Water Conservation Notice Issued for Hilo

The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply reported a main break in the Upper Hilo Water System on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 11:15 p.m.

UPDATE: Flash Flood Advisory Issued Through 5 PM

At 3:29 a.m. on Oct. 3, the National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island from 4 a.m. today through Tuesday afternoon.

October is Wayfinding Month: Celebration of an Ancient Art

The community is invited to celebrate the art of non-instrument navigation with a month full of festivities.

Volunteers Sought for Summit Stewardship Program

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is seeking volunteers for the “Stewardship at the Summit” program for October through December 2016.

UPDATE: Puna Geothermal Reports Steam Release

Puna Geothermal reported a release of steam from one of its wells on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m.

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