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Kurtistown Woman Injured in Maui Boating Accident
A woman in her sixties from Kurtistown, Hawai‘i island, was injured during the Pailolo Challenge outrigger canoe race from Maui to Moloka‘i.
Weekend Surf Report for Big Island
Your daily Big Island surf forecast including surf heights, tides, projected winds, surface maps and swell direction charts.
Weekend Forecast for Big Island
Your daily Big Island weather forecast including high and low temperatures, winds, precipitation and cloud cover.
Maunakea Skies: Recent Discoveries & Future Promise
Dr. Richard Green will discuss the UKIRT telescope’s use of infrared radiation and its promising plans for the future.
Life Interrupted: Left for Dead, Hilo Man Survives and Thrives
Nicholas Iwamoto decided to take on a challenging hikes to find out if he was ready for National Guard boot camp. But he never made it home from that hike…
THINK Fund Offers STEM Grants to Big Island Schools
THINK Fund at Hawai‘i Community Foundation has funding available for STEM classroom grants through DonorsChoose.org for the 2016-17 school year.
HPD Reports Kona Crash Fatality
A 30-year-old woman died from a three-vehicle traffic crash Thursday evening, (Sept. 15, in North Kona near the 28.5 mile marker of Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
Kapa‘au Teacher Awarded Unsung Heroes Grant
Hawai‘i Island educator Kayla Sinotte is a 2016 Voya Unsung Heroes award recipient.
Kona Historians & Kohala Conservationist to be Honored
The National Society of DAR Hawaii Loa Chapter, Ke Kowa i Hawaii, will recognize and honor members for preservation of Kona’s history and for conservation…
Flash Flood Watch Continues for Big Island
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through this afternoon for the Big Island through this afternoon.
A-Bay’s Island Grill Opens at Kings’ Shops Waikoloa
The grill focuses on island fare while using fresh and local ingredients with a menu that combines classic and locally inspired dishes at a family-friendly price.
National Hunting & Fishing Day Celebration on O‘ahu
Hawai‘i will hold its annual celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day this weekend, Sept. 17 and18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Koko Head Shooting Complex.
Shelter Closed: Red Cross to Assess Damage
Red Cross volunteers on both the Big Island will be canvassing the hardest hit areas today to assess damage (weather permitting).
Pi‘opi‘o: Recovering the History of Hilo’s Wahi Pana
On Sept. 26, five students will share what they have learned about Hilo’s cultural and historical environment at the Lyman Museum.
Today’s Big Island Weather Forecast
Alerts Flash Flood Watch Issued: September 15 at 3:25 AM HST until September 16 at 6:00 PM HST by NWS Areas affected: Portions of the Big Island Flood Advisory Issued: September 15 at 3:23 AM HST by NWS Areas affected: Hawaii Check our breaking news section for any urgent weather alerts or updates to the […]
Today’s Big Island Surf Report
Alerts Small Craft Advisory Issued: September 15 at 3:28 AM HST until September 17 at 6:00 PM HST by NWS Areas affected: Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters; Maalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island projected winds, tides, swell direction & […]
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning Issued for Big Island
A Flood Advisory and Flash Flood Watch was issued: at 4:36 p.m. Sept. 14, 2016, by the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Gabbard Calls for Review of Care for Hilo Veteran
In response to investigations revealing egregious wait times for veterans seeking an appointment with a primary care physician, Rep. Gabbard…
Fair Wind Cruises Celebrates 45 Years of Ocean Adventures
It all started 45 years ago when what was to be a brief stop in Kona during a cruise from Northern California to the South Pacific…
Hawaiian Airlines Contributes to $50,000 Conservation Fund
The fund was created to honor Hawaiʻiʻs role as host of the IUCN World Conservation Congress and will provide grants to nonprofits battling climate change.
