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Drier Than Usual Today, Vog for Weekend
East winds wind increase slightly Friday with a few passing windward showers and lots of sunshine in the forecast. Over the weekend winds will weaken and shift…
Volcano Activity Update: April 6, 2017
The 61g flow was still active, with lava entering the ocean and building a small delta near Kamokuna.
County Halts Development of Proposed Composting Facility
The Department of Environmental Management has formally withdrawn its Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for a proposed composting facility in Pana‘ewa.
Sen. Hirono Denounces Nuclear Option to Advance Gorsuch
Sen. Mazie Hirono released a statement after Senate Republicans used the nuclear option to advance the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court.
UPDATE 2: Bail Set at $100,000 for Attempted Murder Suspect
The HPD is searching for a man wanted in connection with an attempted murder investigation which occurred in North Kohala on Thursday morning, April 6.
HPD WARNING: Telephone & Tax Scams
The HPD is again warning the public about a telephone utility scam involving individuals posing as employees of local utility companies and tax officials.
Big Island Estate Makes Top 10 List of Hawai‘i’s Priciest Homes
PropertyShark.com has compiled a list of the 10 most expensive properties for sale in Hawai‘i, which includes a $27,500,000 property on the Big Island…
Coastal Study Reveals What Beachgoers Value Most
What do beach goers in Hawaiʻi care most about at their favorite shoreline? According to a new study that surveyed Oʻahu residents, people place a higher value on water clarity and bacterial quality. The study, titled “Beach Recreationalists’ Willingness to Pay and Economic Implications of Coaster Water Quality Problems in Hawaiʻi,” was conducted by UH […]
Mostly Sunny Skies Expected Today for Big Island
Limited showers through the end of the work week with light to moderate winds in place for the state. Winds are forecast to lighten up and shift to…
SSW Swell Lingers, NW Fading Today
Our current small south-southwest swell will keep wave heights around knee/thigh high range through Sunday. A modest south-southwest…
UPDATE: HCCC Inmate Arrested, Returned to Facility
A 26-year-old male inmate from the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center was arrested this afternoon, April 5, after reportedly escaping from the facility.
Kema Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter, Hindering Prosecution
More than 20 years after “Peter Boy” Kema disappeared at the age of six, his parents accepted plea agreements in the death of their son.
Photo of the Week: Pele’s Ring
This photo series was taken by Kalapana resident Joe Fisher at 11:25 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.
Rep. Gabbard to Hold Big Island Meetings
U.S. Rep. Gabbard Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) has scheduled her statewide Town Hall Tour, including meetings in Hilo and Kona.
Who Lives Longer? Hawai‘i Life Expectancies Subject of UH Study
According to a recent UH at Mānoa study, the life expectancy at birth in Hawaiʻi is 3.7 years longer than the national average for the total U.S. population.
Women Senate Democrats Oppose Gorsuch Appointment
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and other women in the U.S. Senate talked about the real-world consequences that Supreme Court rulings have on working families.
UPDATE on Missing 18-Year-Old Honokaʻa Man
Hawaiʻi Island Police are searching for Desmond Kaluhimoku-Dela Cruz, 18, of Honokaʻa, who was reported missing.
Senators Demand Answers From New EPA Head
Senators sent a letter demanding that Pruitt clarifies new directives that would overturn well-established EPA procedures and undermine EPA’s mission…
Leeward Sunshine and Windward Showers Today
Moderate trade wind speeds are forecast through most of the work week with dry, pleasant weather on tap. Brief morning showers for windward…
SSW Swell Lingers, NW Fades Out Today
Our current small south-southwest swell filled in yesterday and keeps wave heights in the knee/thigh high range through…
