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HPD: Counterfeit Cases Spike in Hilo & Puna
HPD officials are warning the public about a spike in counterfeit cases in the Hilo and Puna districts. In May, police investigated 23 counterfeit cases.
HPD: 2016 Fatal Crashes Increase Over 28%
So far this year, there have been nine fatal crashes on Hawaiʻi Island compared with seven fatal crashes during the same period last year.
SW Reinforcement Expected, Swells Fading
South-southeast swell is on an easing trend. Another southwest swell is…
Hybrid Weather Pattern With Trades Increasing
Locally breezy trade winds will push a cloud band over the state keeping windward areas rather wet through Wednesday. Drier conditions are expected…
Police Seek Witnesses to Pedestrian Fatality
Hawaiʻi Island police are seeking witnesses to a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision Friday, May 27, at the Kea‘au Transfer Station.
Two Arrested After Park Robbery
Briana Pama of Kealakekua and Justin Matias of Kailua-Kona were arrested after a Texas man reported a robbery on May 27 at Koloko-Honokōhou National Park.
Chocolate Factory Earns TripAdvisor Award
The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory recently received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
Visitor Numbers Up .8 %, Spending Up 13.1%
Hawai‘i Island experienced little growth in visitor arrivals (+.8%) in April 2016, but a notable gain in visitor expenditures (+13.1%).
Weather Shift Expected Today
Moderate to breezy trade winds are forecast for the next couple of days. Moisture associated with a front is expected to move over…
SSE Swell Peaks, NW Fading Today
South-southeast swell peaks today and begins an easing trend. Another southwest swell…
South Kohala Wind Farm: How Will It Work?
The South Kohala wind farm will consist of five wind turbines that will produce a total of 3.3 megawatts of power.
Sunny, Hot & Humid for Memorial Day
A weak front will cross over Maui county Monday night and Tuesday. Moisture associated with this gradually dissipating front will then remain stalled…
Swell Energy Expected for Memorial Day
Old southwest swell continues to fade Monday. Some energy is expected to filter in late…
HPD Nabs Felon After Reckless Driving Reports
Tips from motorists about a reckless driver have led to multiple drug and weapons charges against a convicted felon.
Hawai‘i Island Schools Offer Summer Meals
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education recently announced that 15 public schools on Hawai‘i Island will serve free meals through its Seamless Summer Option program.
UPDATE: Public Asked to Help Locate Man Indicted for Child Pornography
Attorney General Doug Chin asks for the public’s help in locating Andrew Patyjewicz, who has been indicted for possession and distribution of child pornography.
The Sharkeys Ride the Chocolate Wave
The Sharkey family rides a wave of enthusiasm for locally grown products
Your Memorial Day Weekend Weather Forecast
A convective pattern is expected through the weekend, especially for the smaller islands. Land and sea breezes will form, causing clouds and showers…
Your Memorial Day Weekend Surf Forecast
Our current southwest swell is expected to peak Friday and Saturday around head high at the best breaks before…
New Puʻu ʻŌʻō Breakouts Remain Active
The two new lava flows that broke out from Puʻu ʻŌʻō on May 24 remain active.
