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Council Approves Hualalai Kai Senior Housing Project

The Hawai’i County Council approved the development of the Hualalai Kai Senior Housing project in West Hawai’i.

Gusts up to 40 mph Expected Today on Big Island

Moderate to breezy trade wind flow is expected to stay in place through the work week. Relatively dry and stable trade wind conditions will continue through…

Trade Winds Generate Swell Through Work Week

Only small southerly pulses are expected this week. A new southerly swell is expected for around July 31st and into the first…

VOLCANO UPDATE: Lava Meets Ocean

The 61G lava flow extending southeast of Puʻu ʻŌʻō towards the coastal plain on Kīlauea’s south flank remains active, reaching the ocean this morning.

DOH Confirms Hep A Case in Waikoloa

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has confirmed a new case of hepatitis A infection in a food service employee In Waikoloa.

Kona Relay for Life Raises $10,000

Members of Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union, students from Kealakehe and Konawaena Student Credit Unions, HCFCU staff and their families raised $10,000.

Most State Parks & Forests Reopen After Darby

Hawai‘i Island state parks, forest reserves, natural area reserves, game management areas and hiking trails reopened yesterday; however, anyone entering forest areas should use caution. Staff were doing damage assessments Monday. Thus far, no damage to Hawai‘i Island’s parks and reserves has been reported. Lapakahi State Historical Park visitor center is open; however, the trails in the park remain closed. […]

Drier Trade Wind Weather Sets Up

Drier conditions are expected to spread across the Hawaiian Islands from east to west today. A drier than normal typical trade wind pattern…

Trade Swell Expected Today, Small South Pulses

Darby swell is expected to fade out completely with trade swell being your best bet for windward exposures today. Frank & Georgette are…

New Trail Opens in Mauna Kea’s Palila Forest

A grand opening of the Palila Forest Discovery Trail will be held on Wednesday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m.

School Supply Donations Accepted at HCFCU Branches

Hawai‘i Island residents are asked to drop off donated school supply items at any HCFCU branch by Wednesday, July 27.

Coast Guard Reopens Ports Following Darby

Coast Guard Captain of the Port opened all commercial ports in the Hawaiian Islands and cargo operations have resumed today, Monday, July 25.

Warm, Humid with Southeast Winds Today

More settled weather will gradually spread across the chain from east to west as Darby departs the area. Southeast wind flow will fill in behind Darby with warm, humid conditions…

Darby Swell Fading, Small Southerly Pulses Today

Darby swell is expected to fade out on Monday with trade swell being your best bet for windward exposures today. Estelle, Frank &…

Beware of Post-Darby Scams

Hawai‘i Electric Light cautions customers to beware of potential scams targeting customers in the wake of Tropical Storm Darby.

UPDATE: Hawai‘i Electric Restores Power

UPDATE: July 24, 5:45 p.m. Hawai‘i Electric Light has restored electric service to the remaining 100 customers in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Leilani Estates, Kapoho, Orchidland Estates, Honoka‘a and Kailua-Kona, who were impacted by high winds from Tropical Storm Darby. ORIGINAL POST: July 24, 1:11 p.m. Overnight, Hawai‘i Electric Light restored electric service to 900 customers […]

UPDATE: TS Darby Passes; Services Resume

UPDATE: July 25, 7:15 a.m. Tropical Storm Darby has passed, leaving partly cloudy skies with showers likely for windward areas. There will be scattered afternoon showers for the Kona side with a slight chance of thunderstorms during that time. High temperatures from 84° to 89°. Winds will be northeasterly from 10 to 20 mph. UPDATE: […]

Ige to Attend Democratic National Convention

Gov. David Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige are scheduled to participate in the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, next week.

Hawai‘i Electric Light Responds to Darby Outages

Hawai‘i Electric Light has been responding to outages due to high winds from Tropical Storm Darby.

4.3 Magnitude Earthquake NW of Captain Cook

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.3 earthquake beneath the Hawaiʻi Island on Friday, July 22, 2016, at 9:16 p.m
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