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County, State, Faith-Based Groups & Community Join to Help Homeless
There are approximately 913 homeless people islandwide, with about 379 individuals in families living without a home.
Winds Transitioning Today
Winds are light as a cold front approaches the state. A disturbance is also pushing toward the state. Showers chances are forecast to gradually increase in coverage over Kauai…
Trade Swell Increases, New NW Fills in Today
A bit bigger northwest swell is forecast for Monday. This surf energy is expected to peak Monday night and then gradually ease up through Wednesday. A small…
Military Convoys Scheduled From Kawaihae to Pōhakuloa Through Oct. 4
Soldiers and Marines are scheduled to convoy from Kawaihae Docks to Pōhakuloa Training Area from Sunday through Wednesday, Oct. 1 through 4.
Hawai‘i Island Weekend Lane Closures: Sept. 30–Oct. 6
Temporary road and lane closures are scheduled on the Big Island from Saturday, Sept. 30, to Friday, Oct. 6, 2017.
Hawai‘i Island Pools to Be Closed Oct. 1 & 8
The Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools will be closed for a few days in October.
PTA Training Advisory for Oct. 2017
Military units are scheduled to conduct training at Pōhakuloa Training Area in October 2017 that may be heard or observed by the surrounding communities.
Winds Weaken for Weekend
Locally breezy trade winds will gradually ease today, with clouds and showers mainly over windward slopes. Winds will weaken and shift out of the southeast on Saturday…
Knee / Thigh High Surf Expected for Weekend
Surf is forecast to remain below advisory levels with surf along south facing shores with just background southeast and southwest…
President Trump Coming to Hawaiʻi in November
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to Hawaiʻi as part of his trip to Asia in November,
Ode to Ale! 2017 Oktoberfest Events on Hawaiʻi Island
The month of October is a beer-lovers dream as Oktoberfest events pop up across the Big Island.
NOAA Awards Nearly $200,000 to Protect Hawai‘i Marine Mammals
Hawai‘i conservation programs will receive nearly $200,000 in NOAA funding for the recovery and treatment of stranded marine animals,
Winds Begin to Weaken Today, Light for Weekend
Winds are forecast to gradually weaken Friday with clouds and showers mainly for windward and mauka spots. Winds will weaken and shift out of the southeast on Saturday…
SW & NW Fading, Trade Swell Will Fade as Winds do
A slight rise is expected for surf along east facing shores into Friday as the trades strengthen slightly but as winds weaken the swell wil…
LETTER: Answer to Water Woes is Up, Not Down
“If we think of our underground aquifer as a reservoir, it makes… sense to measure the input to it… providing an approximation of the allowable withdrawal.”
White House Waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico
The Trump Administration today waived the Jones Act for 10 days to aid in recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, devastated by Hurricane Maria a week ago.
UPDATE 2: Hawai‘i BLNR Approves TMT Permit
A 5-2 majority of the Hawai‘i BLNR today adopted the hearing officer’s recommendation to approve the application for a permit to build the TMT.
DOH: Ten Tips to Prevent Rat Lungworm Disease
The state Department of Health urges the public to take precautions to prevent rat lungworm disease.
Small Craft Advisory Issued Through Friday
The advisory includes leeward and southeast waters of the Big Island, Ma‘alaea Bay on Maui, Pailolo Channel and Alenuihaha Channel.
Winds Strengthen Today Before Weakening for Weekend
Trade winds are forecast to pick up in strength to breezy levels today. On Friday they may weaken slightly. Clouds and showers are expected to focus over our usual windward…
