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Court Upholds State’s Open Primary Elections
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i sued the state office of elections, seeking to limit participation in the Democratic primary to registered Democrats only.
Kohala Officer of the Quarter: Severo Ines
Despite being in plainclothes and without any police gear, Officer Ines subdued the aggressor and held him for more than five minutes while waiting for an on-duty officer to arrive.
Zumba Fundraiser for Domestic Violence Shelter
On Saturday, Aug. 27, zumba teachers from Kona, Waimea, Honokaʻa and Hilo will join forces at the Sheraton Kona for “Light The Night,” a zumba fundraiser.
Military Convoys Between Kawaihae Harbor and Pōhakuloa
O‘ahu-based service members are scheduled to convoy between Pohakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Harbor, Aug. 15 to 17.
High Temperatures Could Get Into 90’s Today
Breezy trade winds are forecast to continue through Saturday before gradually weakening Sunday and Monday as disturbance high in the atmosphere…
Trade Swell Holds, New SSW Fills in Tuesday
Only trace amounts of swell for Monday out of the south. A south-southwest swell will line up starting Tuesday, peaking…
Fourth Printout Primary Results for Hawai‘i County
Fourth printout results for the Aug. 13, 2016, primary election in Hawai‘i County.
Kim Wins
Harry Kim Kim clinched the election with 18,869 votes, more than twice Wally Lau’s tally at 9,195 (24.6%).
VIDEO: Numerous Kīlauea Lava Fingers Enter Ocean
A new ocean entry of the 61G Lava Flow has developed about a quarter mile from the first at Kamokuna In Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
UPDATE: Stolen Subaru Found Incinerated
On Aug. 6 between 6:45 and 7:15 a.m., a gold Subaru Outback was removed from the parking lot of a shopping center on the 75-5800 block of Aliʻi Drive.
New Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Station at ITO
The HDOT Airports Division opened the new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting station at the Hilo International Airport at the end of July 2016.
Wetter Weather Forecast for Weekend
Moderate trade winds are expected to stay in place across the island chain through the middle of next week. A disturbance high in the atmosphere is developing…
Small South & West, Trade Swell Holds Today
Only trace amounts of swell today out of the south. Chances are looking better that a swell will line up around the…
Kīlauea Lava Lake Explosion: Reminder of Ongoing Hazards
Volcano monitoring equipment installed on the rim of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater was a casualty of Saturday night’s explosive event.
Human Remains Found in Paradise Park
The HPD has initiated a coroner’s inquest case for human remains found in Puna and a missing person case for a woman whose personal items were found nearby.
UPDATE: Apparent Drowning Victim Identified
On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the Hawai‘i County Fire Department reported a fatality in the Upper Wailuku River area.
Breezy Trade Wind Weather Expected Today
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds are forecast into next week with the strongest winds expected on Thursday and into Friday. Most…
Small Craft Advisory, Small Omais Swell Today
Omais (near Japan) has generated a very small swell for westerly spots and will be shifting out of the northwest. Javier (near Mexico) and..
Maunakea Skies: Future of UH Hilo Astronomy Program
Dr. Marianne Takamiya will present an update on developments in UH Hilo’s astronomy program at ‘Imiloa’s Maunakea Skies talk on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.
Rocco‘s Family-Owned, Family-Friendly Pizza Pub
Rocco’s Pizza Pub offers delicious food and live entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere.
