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Wanted Woman Located: Leilani Torres
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 27-year-old Leilani Torres of Pāhoa, who was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.
Na‘alehu Brush Fire Scorches 200 Acres
Big Island firefighters arrived on the scene of a brush fire in Na‘alehu between the 62 and 63 mile markers of Highway 11 on Monday, Feb. 7.
Surf Advisory Posted for Kona Today
A new west-northwest is expected to peak on Wednesday and hold through Thursday morning before beginning to fade back…
Nice Weather Today, Another Front Late in Week
The cold front has moved off and now dry northerly winds will fill in with trade winds filling in late Wednesday and Thursday before another…
Hawai‘i VS Trump Case Stayed
Today’s order from Judge Watson stays the Hawai‘i lawsuit so long as the Washington nationwide injunction remains in place.
Friends of NELHA Awarded Student Tour Grant
The non-profit Friends of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority was recently awarded a $5,000 grant by the Kona Brewers Festival.
Pu‘u Pua‘i Overlook Closed to Protect Nēnē
The Pu‘u Pua‘i overlook at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closed to protect breeding nēnē (endangered Hawaiian geese) in the area.
HPD Arrests Hilo Parking Lot Shooting Suspects
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting incident reported Monday night, Feb. 6, in the parking lot of a shopping center in Hilo.
Lava Tree Trail Improvement Project in Progress
A project to make portions of the Lava Tree State Monument trail accessible for wheelchair users began on Monday, Feb. 6.
Hirono Continues Rep. Takai’s Efforts for Atomic Veterans
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Al Franken (D-Minn.) introduced the Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act.
High Surf Advisory for Kona Side Today
A new west-northwest is expected to fill in today peaking on Wednesday and holding through Thursday…
Cold Front Expected to Pass Through Today
The cold front passing the Big Island early this morning is forecast to continue moving east today. Cool, north winds…
Saddle Road Speed Limit to Increase
The state Department of Transportation will replace speed limit signs on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (aka Saddle Road) beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.
UH Study Revises ‘Great Dying’ Mass Extinction Estimate
A new study provides a more accurate picture of the history of life on Earth. “Life did not nearly disappear at the end of the Permian, as has often been claimed.”
Volcano Man Charged With Auto Dealership Thefts
A 22-year-old man has been charged with three felonies in connection with the theft of four vehicles from an auto dealership in Kona last month.
Mediation Center Offers ‘Tools to Transform Conflict’ Series
Elizabeth Kent, J.D., will teach three workshops in the “Tools to Transform Conflict” Training Series for Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center on Feb. 9 and 10.
UPDATE 1: Wind Advisory Extended to Midnight
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Wind Advisory which is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.
Gusty SW Winds Expected Today for Big Island
Gusty southwesterly winds are forecast to continue through Monday as a cold front approaches. The front is forecast to move down the…
New NW Swell Builds Today for Big Island
A new northwest swell is forecast to fill in Monday and peak Tuesday / Wednesday before easing the second half of the work week. The middle of the month…
