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Wastewater Discharge in Puhi Bay in Hilo
The cause of the discharge is currently under investigation.
HI-EMA Urges Preparation for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season has arrived and the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) recommends residents prepare an “emergency kit” of a minimum of 14 days of food, water and other supplies. “The reason we’re increasing the recommendation to 14 days (previously seven) is based on the documented experience from other states and jurisdictions that have gone through […]
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Director
Wendy J. Laros will serve as the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director.
Surf Well Below Advisory Levels Today
All shores should remain well below advisory level today. No significant south swells are expected through mid-month. Slightly bigger waves ..
Weather is Re-Play of Yesterday, Increased Showers Ahead
Moderate trade winds are expected to continue through the work week with clouds and showers favoring our usual windward and mauka spots. A slight…
Hawai‘i Joins ‘We are Still In’ Climate Coalition
“We… are joining forces for the first time to declare that we will continue to support climate action to meet the Paris Agreement.”
Tracking the Latest Moves of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa
About 20 tiltmeters are currently installed on Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes.
UPDATE: Congressional Delegation Urges Halt of Big Island Resident Deportation
Sen. Hirono and the Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the Department of Homeland Security to stop the deportation of Big Island resident Andres Ortiz.
Volcano Overflight: Black Sand Beach Continues to Grow
A marvelously active lava lake, gorgeous pahoehoe flows, an ever-expanding ocean entry lava delta and a black sand beach growing rapidly…
Winds Slowly Weakening This Week for Big Island
Breezy winds are forecast to gradually weaken this week. Clouds and showers will favor our usual windward and mauka spots for most of the…
All Swells are Forecast to Ease Today
Trade winds are easing so the east swell will ease as a result. Small Craft Advisory conditions are still occurring in some…
HFD Responds to Pāhoa Structure Blaze
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to the report of a single-story structure fully involved in flames at 4:22 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, in Pāhoa.
Trade Swell is up, NW Fading, SW Lingers
No significant swells are expected through mid-month. A small pulse is expected for the weekend. Slightly bigger waves expected for the weekend…
Breezy Winds Continue for the Weekend
Breezy conditions are expected through the weekend with showers focusing over windward and mauka spots in the morning and…
Michael Chang to Host Tennis Insider Camp
Michael Chang will host the Tennis Insider Camp at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in August—bringing together top names in tennis and fitness.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 6.9 Alaska Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports that a 6.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Near Islands off Alaska.
Volcano Activity Update: June 1, 2017
On the East Rift Zone, the 61g flow remained active, with lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna and scattered surface breakouts downslope of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō…
Rep. Gabbard Denounces Trump’s Climate Agreement Decision
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard released a statement on President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement…
Community Commemorates Role of Hawaiian Language Immersion School Site
The Keaukaha community gathered at Keaukaha Elementary School to commemorate the school’s role in the revitalization of Hawaiian language and the creation of Hawaiian language immersion schools.
HIDOE Offers Summer Food Service Program
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education is offering meals to all children 18 and younger at select schools throughout summer months.
