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SSW Down to Leftovers, New NW Expected Soon
A longer-period late season northwest swell is expected to fill in late Sunday, peak Monday and ease Wednesday. This scenario is still pending…
Public Meeting on Rules for Kamokuna Lava Ocean Entry
The Coast Guard will host a public meeting regarding the Notice of Proposed Rule Making for the Kamokuna lava ocean entry safety zone.
20,488 Hawai‘i Firearm Permits Approved in 2016
Of the 21,408 applications processed in 2016, 95.7% (20,488) were approved and resulted in issued permits.
Sen. Schatz: TrumpCare Would Strip Health Insurance From 24M
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement after the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act in a strictly partisan vote.
Volcano Activity Update: May 4, 2017
On May 3, the front section of the Kamokuna lava delta collapsed into the sea, a reminder that new land created by ocean entries is highly unstable…
Bill Will Increase Federal Funding for Programs in Hawai‘i
Congressional appropriators released a bipartisan spending bill April 30 that will increase federal funding for Hawai‘i in fiscal year 2017.
SSW Swell Continues Fading Today
Our current south-southwest swell continues to slowly ease into the end of the work week. The second half of the week, things…
Breezy Trade Winds Work Their Way Back Into Forecast
Breezy trade winds are forecast through Saturday with more typical windward and mauka showers. Sunday winds are expected to diminish a bit. Early next…
UPDATE: Visitor From Switzerland Reported Missing
Big Island Police are searching for a 39-year-old man from Switzerland who was reported missing.
Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Saddle Road Extension
The proposed Saddle Road Extension will be the topic of a public hearing on May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School Cafeteria.
Heart Transplant Fundraiser for Hilo Girl May 6
Eye Care Hawaii is hosting a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, May 6, to raise money to offset medical expenses for Natazia “Tazzy” Kahunahana, 22, of Hilo.
Cruise Ship Passenger Medevaced to Hilo Med Center
A 66-year-old woman is in stable condition at Hilo Medical Center after being medically evacuated by the Coast Guard on Tuesday, May 2.
Military Convoys Scheduled May 3, 5, 6
Members of the Army National Guard are scheduled to convoy between Kawaihae Pier and the Pōhakuloa Training Area May 3, 5 and 6 to participate in training.
Phishing Scam Warning: Google Docs
Reports of a new Google Docs phishing scam have been circulating online, accorded to a Hawai‘i Better Business Bureau press release issued today.
Big Island Visitor Industry Charity Walk Scheduled for May 13
The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association will hold its annual Visitor Industry Charity Walks event on the Big Island on Saturday, May 13.
Hawai‘i DOE Cautions Parents About ’13 Reasons Why’
The Hawai‘i DOE superintendent wrote a letter to parents and guardians of Hawai‘i’s students, cautioning them about a recently released Netflix series.
HPD Searching for Keaʻau Assault Suspect
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an assault that occurred Tuesday afternoon, May 2, within the parking lot of Keaʻau Shopping Center.
SSW Swell Biggest Early Before Easing Trend Starts
A reinforcing south-southwest swell continues to impact southwest exposures and will slowly ease Wednesday into the end of the week. The second…
Light Winds Continue with Afternoon Clouds Expected
Light trade winds are expected today with windward and mauka showers overnight into the early morning hours. Because winds are light we also expect…
Sen. Schatz Comments on ‘First 100 Days’
“… unless the president changes his approach and reaches out to the Democrats, the next 100 days will be just like the first: a series of broken promises to the families of America.”
