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New Overlapping Swells Fill in & Peak
A new overlapping pair of southerly swells are filling in and peaking Monday and Tuesday around…
Office of Mauna Kea Management Earns Award
The Office of Mauna Kea Management has received this year’s Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce Pualu Award for Environmental Awareness.
Big Island Weekend Weather Forecast
Moderate to breezy trade winds are expected into next week. An increase in showers is forecast for the smaller islands tonight as a batch showers approaches…
New Swells Expected for the Weekend
Our current south-southwest swell is slowly fading into the weekend. A new overlapping pair of southerly swells will fill in Sunday and peak…
Legislation to Ban Sunscreen Ingredient Initiated
State Sen. Will Espero said he will introduce legislation to ban sunscreen with oxybenzone in the state beginning in 2018.
LWV Launches VOTE411.org Education Tool
The League of Women Voters of Hawai‘i County has launched the nonpartisan election resource www.VOTE411.org, simple tools to help navigate the voting process.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary License Rankings Released
A total of 66 applications for eight dispensary licenses were reviewed, evaluated and scored (based on 13 merit criteria) by four members of a selection panel.
VOLCANO WATCH: A Snapshot of Kīlauea’s Eruptive History
In 1823, English Rev. William Ellis provided the first European descriptions of active, or recently active, eruptions at Kīlauea.
Increased Windward Showers This Evening
Trade winds should be blowing through next week. A disturbance high in the atmosphere may keep windward areas rather…
SSW Slowly Fading, More Energy on The Way
Our current south-southwest swell is slowly fading Friday into the weekend. A new overlapping southerly swell will fill in Sunday and peak…
No-Kill Conference to Feature Nathan Winograd
Big Island Dog Rescue is hosting a No-Kill Conference on Saturday, June 25, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Ige to Hold Community Meeting in Kailua-Kona
Gov. David Ige will hold a Community Connection town hall meeting in Kailua-Kona on Friday, June 24, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the HCC Pālamanui campus.
Artists 4 Animals Festival Fundraiser
The Artists 4 Animals Festival fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, July 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Kea‘au will include art, music, silent auction, pūpū, chocolate…
Northeast Winds Prevail Today
Cool trade winds are forecast through the weekend. Clouds and showers should focus mainly over windward and mauka areas. A shower or two could stray downwind…
SSW Swell Holds Through Today
South-southwest holds steady into Thursday before fading Friday into the weekend. We may get a few southerly swells for the…
HPD Looking for Vehicle Dumpers
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public for help in identifying individuals or businesses who are responsible for dumping abandoned and derelict vehicles.
Culinary Series with Hawai‘i Chef to Premier on PBS
Family Ingredients is a new culinary travel TV series that traces the origins of a Hawai‘i dish to its roots around the world, hosted by O‘ahu chef Ed Kenney.
State Awarded Grant to Study Military’s Economic Impact
Hawai‘i has been awarded a $763,856 grant by the DoD Office of Economic Adjustment to complete a Supply Chain Map for Hawai‘i’s defense contracting community.
SSW Swell Peaks Today for Big Island
South-southwest swell fills in and peaks Wednesday into Thursday before fading Friday into the weekend. We may get a few southerly swells…
Passing Showers Expected Today
Moderate trade winds are expected to stay in place through early next week. Clouds and showers should focus primarily over windward and mauka…
