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HPD Identifies Hilo Crash Victim
Police have identified the woman who died from injuries sustained in the single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, on Highway 19 near Nahala Street in Hilo.
Fernanda Weather Forecast Less Uncertain
Breezy winds are forecast through Friday before easing for the weekend. Rainfall associated with Fernanda is expected to spread over the islands this weekend. The weather…
Fernanda Swell Continues, Coupled with King Tides
An east swell generated when Fernanda was a major hurricane will continue to affect eastern exposures. A High Surf Advisory is in place for the east…
A Couple Possibilities for Fernanda Weather Effects
Hurricane Fernanda continues to move northwest and is forecast to weaken over the next couple of days. It’s still too soon to know what affect Fernanda…
Volcano Suspect Arrested in Connection With 19 Crimes
Arnold “BJ” Fernandez is being held at the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center pending his initial court appearance.
Hurricane Fernanda, TS Greg, TD 8-E, King Tide Update
Hurricane Fernanda is located over 1,300 miles east of Hilo moving northwest at approximately 9 mph. A large swell will continue to expand ahead of Fernanda…
Diamond Bakery, KTA Super Stores & KBIG Giveaway!
Diamond Bakery, KTA Super Stores & KBIG are hosting a prize giveaway through Aug. 8, 2017, at 11:59 a.m.
Kīlauea Volcano Overflight: Big Crack in Lava Delta
The lava delta at Kamokuna continues to grow steadily, with several cracks indicating a collapse may be coming soon.
Rep. Gabbard Votes Against Bill to Gut Clean Air Act
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted against the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017, a bill intended to gut the Clean Air Act…
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $1M for Climate/Sea Level Research
NOAA will award $1,295,089 to the University of Hawai‘i Sea Level Center to improve climate and sea level research.
Hirono: Ending Sequestration Will Take More Than Lip Service
“… if we do not deal with the Budget Control Act, we could end up cutting, not increasing, the size of the Navy.”
Fernanda Swell up to Chest High in Some Spots
Tropical system Fernanda has produced swell for us. A blend of that with east-northeast trade swell is bringing waist/head high waves, with…
Hilo Woman, 22, Dies as Result of Single-Vehicle Crash
A 22-year-old Hilo woman died following a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Hilo.
Suspect Wanted in Connection With Attempted Murder
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Nathan Cakin, 37, who is wanted in connection with an attempted murder incident that occurred yesterday in Kaʻū.
USGS Map Reveals Geologic History of Mauna Loa Volcano’s NE Flank
The new “Geologic map of the northeast flank of Mauna Loa volcano, Island of Hawaiʻi” was recently published by the U.S. Geological Survey.
HPD: Six Men Wanted for Outstanding Bench Warrants
Hawai’i Island police are asking the public’s assistance with locating six men wanted for outstanding bench warrants as of July 15, 2017.
Fernanda Swell Filling in for Big Island
Tropical system Fernanda will produce swell for us. Current models show swell has been filling in overnight and build through the week, possibly…
Fernanda Possibly Brings Showers Late This Weekend
Trade wind weather is forecast through the weekend with clouds and showers favoring windward and mauka spots. The National Hurricane Center is tracking…
Musician Mahi Beamer Dies at Age 88
Hawaiian singer, pianist and organist Edwin Mahi‘ai “Mahi” Copp Beamer died on Friday, July 14, at Kuakini Medical Center at age 88.
Hawai‘i Bids Final Aloha to Musician/Entertainer Roland Cazimero
Roland Cazimero, one-half of the popular Brothers Cazimero duo, died on Sunday, July 16, at the age of 66.
