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Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Open
Most areas previously closed within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park due to Hurricane Lester are now open.
Trade Winds Take Over Big Island Forecast
Back to more normal trade wind weather for the rest of the week. Clouds and brief showers should favor windward areas, especially during the night…
Solid SSW Swell, Trade Swell for Maui County
Two long-period southerly swells will fill in through the early to mid-week period. Our current south-southwest swell is…
When & How to Break Up with Your Realtor
Real property often represents the largest asset a person will ever possess, so when things go sideways, many channel their frustrations at their agent.
Sen. Schatz: Labor Day Statement
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) issued the following statement in recognition of Labor Day.
Sen. Hirono: Labor Day Statement
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released the following statement in observation of Labor Day.
Labor Day Weather Forecast Details
Trade winds will return across the state into Monday, with a more typical trade wind weather expected for much of the week…
Building SSW Swell for Your Labor Day Surf Session
Lionrock swell slowly dropping through the day today. Leftover easterly swell from Lester is also…
Holiday Weekend Big Island Surf Report
Very large and damaging surf, with peak waves of 15 to 25 feet with locally higher sets are occurring along east facing shores today and expected to diminish…
Thunderstorms Possible, Band of Showers Affecting Big Island
The influence from Hurricane Lester will continue to gradually take hold of the main Hawaiian Islands as the day progresses, and into tonight’s time frame…
Hawai‘i Electric Light: Beware of Phone Scam
Several Hawai‘i Electric Light customers reported receiving fraudulent calls concerning their utility bills.
UPDATE: 3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Awakens Big Island Residents
UPDATE: Thursday, Sept.1, 2016 The Hawaiian National Volcanoes Observatory updated its report regarding today’s early morning earthquake. The observatory released a statement at 2:12 p.m. today indicating that the quake was a magnitude 3.7 that occurred 4.7 miles northwest of Mauna Kea Summit at a depth of 15.3 miles. ORIGINAL POST, Thursday, Sept. 1, […]
5 PM UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended to 8 PM
In anticipation of Hurricane Lester, the National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch for Hawai‘i County.
UPDATE: Airlines to Waive Change Fees During Hurricanes
Reservation change fees and differences in fares for customers needing to change their travel plans due to Hurricanes Madeline and Lester will be waived.
UPDATE: Park/School/Business Closures/Reopenings
The following are closed due to the approaching hurricanes…
Big Island Fair Cancelled Due to Hurricanes
E.K. Fernandez Shows has cancelled the Big Island Fair in Kona, originally scheduled at the Old Kona Airport Recreational Park on Sept. 8, 9, 10 and 11.
Numerous Hurricane Alerts Posted as Madeline Approaches
Moderate trade winds are forecast to continue through Tuesday with an increase in moisture. Uncertainty is still high when it comes to the forecast…
Madeline Prompts High Surf Warning, Swell Builds
Tropical systems Madeline and Lester are marching closer to the islands and are expected to deliver swell to Hawaii. Madeline swell is…
Missing: Kaʻū Resident Ananda Chang
Ananda Chang was last seen in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates on Thursday, Aug. 25, in a red Chevrolet Cavalier four-door sedan.
Nāʻālehu Resident Dies in Tractor-Trailer Accident
Nāʻālehu resident Brysson Lorenzo Sr., 61, died in a single motor vehicle traffic crash Monday morning, Aug. 29, in South Kona on Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
