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Winds Gust up to 40 mph Today
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds are expected through the weekend with winds especially gusty Wednesday through Thursday. Passing windward showers…
Tropical Systems Not Expected to Generate Much Swell
Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.) A Small Craft Advisory is posted for the ʻAlenuihāhā channel as well as waters to the south and west of the Big Island through 6 a.m. Friday. Check our breaking news section for any urgent weather alerts or updates to the weather alerts listed above. **Click directly on the images […]
Kīlauea Summit Explosion Justifies Crater Closure
An explosion from Kīlauea volcano’s summit flung chunks of molten and solid rock onto the rim of Halema‘uma‘u Crater, turned night into day…
7 Big Island Schools Qualify for REACH Program
R.E.A.C.H.’s mission is to ensure all public school students in grades six to eight receive the academic and community-based support.
EPA Awards $750,000 for VOG Big Island Monitoring
MIT will create the Hawai‘i Island Volcanic Smog Sensor Network to track air quality changes caused by the emissions from the Kīlauea Volcano…
Small Craft Advisory Posted, No Significant Swells
Tropical system Ivette is not looking to send significant swell to the islands. Small swell will mix in…
Breezy Winds Today, Ivette Remnants Pass South
Locally breezy trade winds are expected over the islands through the week. Remnant moisture from Ivette is passing south of the state and will boost the winds…
Volcano UPDATE: Big Island Continues to Grow
Lava continues to flow into the ocean at the Kamokuna ocean entry, where a small delta has formed.
Rain or Shine? Weather Fluctuates This Week
A drier trade wind weather pattern is expected to return Tuesday into Wednesday, followed by breezy and rather wet trade wind weather…
Tropical Systems Generating Minor Swell
Tropical system Howard generated some east swell for the weekend and this swell is fading out today. Tropical system Ivette is…
A Smile From Pele as Lava Continues Flow Into Ocean
The 61G lava flow, extending southeast of Puʻu ʻŌʻō on Kīlauea’s south flank continues to flow into the ocean at Kamokuna.
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Possible This Weekend
Fresh to locally breezy trade winds are expected to stay in place through Saturday with clouds and showers favoring our usual windward and mauka spots. Remnant moisture from former Tropical…
Advisory Level Surf Expected This Weekend
Trade swell will hold steady. Tropical Storm Howard will generate some east swell that may bring wave heights above advisory levels…
UPDATE: Weekend High Surf Advisory, Flash Flood Watch
The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory and a flash flood watch for the Islands over the weekend due to remnants of tropical cyclone Howard.
Courts Upholds Dismissal of Marriage Equality Challenge
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a challenge to the state’s Marriage Equality Act by plaintiff Kaui Amsterdam.
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Incident in Kalapana
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occured late Wednesday night, Aug. 3, in the Kalapana area.
Noodle Club in Waimea Serves Up Oodles…
Join the club! From vegetarian gourmet to a carnivore’s dream, the Noodle Club in Waimea offers something to please every palate.
Schatz Urges Congress to Reconvene to Pass Zika Funding
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Senate Democrats are urging the Republican leaders to call Congress back into session to pass emergency funding for Zika.
Howard & Ivette to Bring Increased Moisture
Breezy trade winds are forecast through Friday with windward and mauka showers. Remnant moisture from former Tropical Cyclone Howard is expected to move…
Tropical Activity Generates Small East Swells
Trade swell will hold over the next couple of days with occasional overhead waves expected Sunday. Tropical Storm Howard and Ivette…
