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Fire Hydrant Flow Test in S. Kohala
A fire hydrant flow test on Kawaihae Road for the Hale Ola Pono Health Center in South Kohala is scheduled between 9 and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9.
Kohala Center to Receive Funding for Kawaihae Watershed
NOAA will award $646,886 to the Kohala Center on the Big Island to help maintain and restore the Kawaihae watershed.
Four-Week Countdown to Habitat for Humanity’s Blitz Build
The Blitz Build is a 10-day event from Sept. 13 through 23 that will see 10 new Habitat homes built in Kealakehe.
Minimal Surf Expected for Big Island Today
Our modest south-southwest swell is dropping out by the middle of the work week. Minimal surf energy out of the South Pacific for most of the week. We could see a boost…
Big Island Forecast: Typical Island Weather Today
Trade wind weather is forecast through the work week with mostly dry and stable conditions in store for us. Winds are forecast to pick back up in speed for the…
Kīlauea Volcano Overflight: Lava Delta Still Intact… for Now
Rainy weather, spectacular lava lake, stunning red hot flows above the Pali and a precarious lava delta still intact at Kamokuna…
UPDATE: Hilo Man Arrested in Connection With County Bus Theft
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 21-year-old Hilo man in connection with the theft of a county bus.
SSW Swell Lingers, Trade Swell Dropping for Big Island
Our modest south-southwest swell is lingering but dropping out by the middle of the work week. Minimal surf energy out of the South Pacific…
Trade Wind Weather Lingers for Big Island
Typical trade wind weather is forecast through the work week with limited rainfall. Our breezy winds are forecast to weaken a bit for the first half of the week…
Summer Interns Conduct Cancer Research in Hawai‘i
The University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center mentored 19 high school and undergraduate students this summer.
Sen. Schatz Leads Call for Expansion of Compassionate Prison Program
Senators are urging the Justice Department to expand a program reducing sentences for elderly or terminally ill inmates.
Hilo Man Reported Missing
The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.
BBB Advises Vacationers to Be Wary of Travel Scams
BBB Hawai‘i recommends 10 ten tips for avoiding travel-related scams.
Gov. Ige Steps Up Effort to Prevent Rat Lungworm
Gov. David Ige, together with the Hawai‘i Department of Health and the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture are increasing the state’s efforts to prevent the spread of rat lungworm disease. This year, the state confirmed a total of 15 cases of the serious parasitic infection, which is the highest number of cases reported in the state […]
HPD Task Force Charges Additional Individuals in Stolen Vehicle Case
Hawaiʻi Island police charged two adult males and a female for offenses in connection with stolen vehicles and other offenses.
Axis Deer Control on Big Island a Success
After five years of tenacious pursuit, the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) has concluded that axis deer are no longer present on the Big Island.
Hawai‘i Space Science Interns to Present Projects
The Akamai Workforce Initiative’s Internship Program will hold its Student Internship Symposiums in Hilo and Waimea on Monday, Aug. 7.
Search Warrant Uncovers Heroin, Handgun of Honomū Man
A search warrant served on Jordan Kaneshiro’s vehicle lead to the recovery of a loaded handgun and black-tar heroin.
Rep. Gabbard Call for Transparent, Accessible GMO-Labeling
“Nine out of 10 Americans consistently report they want the right to know if their food is produced with genetic engineering…”
LETTER: HMSA and Primary Care Physicians
A good Primary Care Provider is an invaluable asset to your health. Yet somewhere along the way, that value has come into question.
