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Front Expected to Block Trade Winds Through Thursday
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HIplan Launch Highlights Benefits & Challenges of Entrepreneurship
The HIplan business plan competition aims to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem on Hawai‘i Island and offers $25,000 and more to the winner.
Man in Critical Condition After Fall at Boiling Pots
A 44-year-old man was reported to be in critical condition after a fall at Boiling Pots into the Wailuku River on Sunday, July 30, 2017.
Slow in Surf, Swells on Horizon
A series of small southerly swells will bring small background surf for most south facing shores through the middle of the week. A small southwest…
Weather Stabilizes Today, Weaker Winds Expected Soon
Stable conditions are forecast through Monday with moderate trade winds blowing through the state. A front is expected to block our trade winds from Tuesday…
Near Drowning Off Shore of Coconut Island
First responders extracted the patient into a medic unit, continuing CPR and then transported the victim to Hilo Medical Center in critical condition.
4.2 Quake Between Big Island and Maui
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported that no tsunami was generated by the earthquake, which also had no apparent effect on Kīlauea Volcano’s ongoing eruptions.
Five Suspects Arrested for Drugs & Other Offenses
Five suspects were arrested and charged with a variety of offenses, including possession of meth, heroin, pills, anabolic steroids, guns and ammo…
Weather Transitioning This Weekend
Former Tropical Cyclone Greg is forecast to bring some showers through Saturday. The leeward Big Island districts will see some elevated showers Saturday…
Swells Expected for the Weekend
A small west swell generated by a typhoon in the West Pacific is filling in for the weekend. Some west facing spots could see a small pulse. Niihau…
USGS: Kamokuna Lava Delta Collapse Likely
Several large cracks have developed in the lava delta, running parallel to the coastline and spanning the width of the delta.
Flood Advisory Issued for Portions of Big Island
A flood advisory issued for Hawai‘i County will be in effect until 7:15 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2017.
Jared Cabatu Named HPD Officer of July
Hawai‘i Police Department Officer Jared Cabatu, a 9-year police veteran, has been named as the East Hawaiʻi Aloha Exchange Club’s Officer of the Month for July.
Arrests Made in Connection With Ocean View Burglary
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested an Ocean View man and woman following an investigation into a residential burglary.
HPD Investigating Early Morning Shooting Incident in Puna
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Friday, July 28, 2017, in Puna.
Woman Arrested in Connection With Stolen Vehicle
The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s task force charged a woman in connection with a stolen Hyundai sedan that was taken from a Pāhoa residence on June 17.
Wet & Humid Weather Expected Today
Former Tropical Cyclone Greg is forecast to bring increased showers and humidity through tonight. Some of those showers could be heavy at times. The leeward…
Tropical Swell Builds From Several Directions
Trade wind swell is forecast to keep moderate choppy surf along east facing shores into early next week. Models are also showing east swells generated by East Pacific…
Puna Holds First International Day of Mango Festival
East Hawai‘i’s First Annual International Day of Mango was held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Hawaiian Sanctuary in Puna.
Big Island Observatory Captures ‘Gigantic Jets’ of High-Altitude Lightning
On the night of July 23, Gemini North cloud cameras atop Maunakea captured footage of gigantic jets, upper atmospheric lightning…
