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Honoka‘a Boy, 15, Dies Following Dirt Bike Crash
A 15-year-old Honokaʻa boy died following a one-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, May 1, in Honokaʻa.
A Sweet & Classy Feast for Ears, Eyes & Taste Buds
Luscious, smooth, rich, sweet, savory and decadent sum up this year’s Big Island Chocolate Festival Gala.
VIDEO: Mauna Kea Summit Snow, May 1, 2017
VIDEO: W.M. Keck time-lapse video taken from the facility’s Cosmic Cams (parking cam) yesterday, April 30, from about 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The ice melts, builds up, then melts again throughout the day. The W. M. Keck Observatory’s Weather Cam has captured snow photos on the morning of Monday, May 1. The National Weather Service in Honolulu […]
Volcano Overflight: Lava Lake Exposed
“Breathtaking lava lake spatter… ropey pahoehoe flows… blistering ocean entry lava… galloping seahorses… brand new black sand beaches… “
Police Shooting Victim Identified
Police were investigating a disturbance at a residence when they encountered a man wielding a loaded crossbow…
UPDATE: Wildfire Awareness Party on May 6 in Kona
Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization is hosting a free Party for Wildfire Awareness event in Kona on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Winter Storm & Flash Flood Watch Update
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch and Flash Flood Watch update on Monday, May 1, at 7:45 a.m.
Weather Expected to Gradually Improve Through Midweek
The upper level disturbance is forecast to weaken and slowly move away from the islands through the middle of the week. Meanwhile, a stationary front is forecast…
New SSW Swell Expected to Fill in Today
A reinforcing south-southwest swell is forecast to fill in Monday and Tuesday, and keep surf borderline for advisory conditions. This swell energy…
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island through late tonight.
Pōhakuloa Training Area Schedule for May 2017
Military units are scheduled to conduct training at the Pōhakuloa Training Area in May 2017 that may be heard or observed by the surrounding communities.
Learn About Hawaiian Language at Volcano Art Center
Volcano Art Center will present “An Evening of Hawaiian Language” with University of Hawai‘i at Hilo instructor ʻĀlika Guerrero on Thursday, May 4.
Man Dies in Officer-Involved Shooting
At about 3:35 p.m., police were investigating a disturbance at a residence when they encountered a man wielding a loaded crossbow.
Wind Advisory Issued Through Sunday Night
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory at 2:54 p.m. today for Hawai‘i County through 6 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017.
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms & Even Snow Expected This Weekend
Complicated weather is expected through the weekend. All the ingredients will be present for flare ups in the form of heavy rain and thunderstorms. A front is forecast to stall…
UPDATE: Flood Watch Issued for Big Island, State
A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for the Big Island, Kaho‘olawe, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i and O‘ahu through Sunday afternoon.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 6.8 Philippines Quake
here is no threat of a tsunami affecting Hawaiʻi after a 6.8 (7.2 preliminary magnitude) earthquake reported at 10:23 a.m. HST on April 28 in the Philippines.
HSTA Ratifies New Four-Year Contract
Ninety-eight percent of the nearly 8,000 HSTA members who cast ballots across the state voted to ratify a new four-year contract.
HPD Investigating Suspicious Fires in Ka‘ū
Big Island police are investigating a series of suspicious fires in the Kaʻū District over the last several days.
Hawai‘i Climate March and Festivals Scheduled in Hilo, Kailua-Kona
Two events will be held on Saturday, April 29—the Climate March in Hilo, and the People’s Climate March in Kailua-Kona.
