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FOUND: 11-Year-Old Kona Boy Reported MIssing
Christopher Duffy was last seen at his residence in Honalo in North Kona on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 7 p.m.
Hawaii Island Business Plan Competition to Hold 2017 Launch Event
The 2017 Hawaii Island Business Plan Competition, launch event will be held on Thursday, July 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in UCB127 at UH at Hilo.
Adam Cho Named Kona Crime Prevention Officer of the Month
Officer Cho recently apprehended a theft suspect on Ali‘i Drive after a stranger tipped him off.
Weekend Weather Forecast
Breezy trades winds are forecast through next week with clouds and showers favoriting our usual windward and mauka spots, mainly overnight. The National…
Fernanda Could Produce Swell for us Next Week
There’s a good chance Tropical system Fernanda will produce swell for us. Current models show swell filling in Tuesday night or Wednesday…
UPDATE 1: Hurricane Fernanda 2,000 Miles ESE of Hilo
At 11 a.m. this morning, Hurricane Fernanda was located over 2,000 miles east-southeast of Hilo moving west at approximately 12 mph.
Three Arrested in Connection With Murder of 9-Year-Old Hilo Girl
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested three family members on Friday, July 14, 2017, in connection with a murder investigation.
Mayor Praises Teamwork in Fighting Waimea Fire
Mayor Harry Kim today expressed his appreciation to federal, state and county agencies, and private entities for their response to the recent Waimea fire.
Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted: Fuerte, Poai & Willett
Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted: Three men wanted on outstanding bench warrants—one may be armed and dangerous, another is wanted on sexual assault charges.
KKCC Presents Pūalu ‘Working Together’ Awards
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce honored seven businesses, individuals and nonprofits with Pūalu Awards at a recent annual luncheon.
Extended Furlough Inmate Fails to Return
Extended furlough inmate Josiah Smith failed to report to the Hale Nani Reintegration Center in Hilo for his scheduled check-in at 8 a.m. yesterday, July 13.
UPDATE: Federal Court Rules in Favor or Travel Ban Plaintiffs
Judge Derrick Watson issued an order on July 13 which largely grants the Hawai‘i and Dr. Ismail Elshikh’s motion to enforce or modify the preliminary injunction filed last Friday in Hawaii v. Trump.
Surf Forecast: South Bump Expected Soon
No significant swells are expected through the rest of this week. A series of minimal south swells is expected to keep background swell going…
Drier, More Stable Weather Expected to Fill in Today
Moderate to breezy trade winds are forecast into next week. Drier, more stable conditions are forecast to move in. A few pockets of clouds…
Vehicle Taken at Gunpoint in Lower Puna
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a robbery that occurred on July 12, 2017, in lower Puna.
Trail & Area Closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau NHP
Trail and area closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park are scheduled between 7 and 11 a.m.
Marine Expeditionary Unit to Conduct Training in Hawai‘i
The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and America Amphibious Ready Group will conduct amphibious training operations on Hawai‘i Island from July 13 to 17.
Latest Brief Filed in Hawaii v. Trump
Hawai‘i filed its reply in response to the Trump Administration’s arguments regarding the scope of the partial travel and refugee bans allowed by the Supreme Court.
Muggy Conditions Continue Today
Moist tropical air is forecast to continue affecting the state bringing muggy conditions and enhancing trade wind showers. Drier and more stable…
