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Winter Storm & Flash Flood Watch Update
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch and Flash Flood Watch update on Monday, May 1, at 7:45 a.m.
Weather Expected to Gradually Improve Through Midweek
The upper level disturbance is forecast to weaken and slowly move away from the islands through the middle of the week. Meanwhile, a stationary front is forecast…
New SSW Swell Expected to Fill in Today
A reinforcing south-southwest swell is forecast to fill in Monday and Tuesday, and keep surf borderline for advisory conditions. This swell energy…
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Extended for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island through late tonight.
Pōhakuloa Training Area Schedule for May 2017
Military units are scheduled to conduct training at the Pōhakuloa Training Area in May 2017 that may be heard or observed by the surrounding communities.
Learn About Hawaiian Language at Volcano Art Center
Volcano Art Center will present “An Evening of Hawaiian Language” with University of Hawai‘i at Hilo instructor ʻĀlika Guerrero on Thursday, May 4.
Man Dies in Officer-Involved Shooting
At about 3:35 p.m., police were investigating a disturbance at a residence when they encountered a man wielding a loaded crossbow.
Wind Advisory Issued Through Sunday Night
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory at 2:54 p.m. today for Hawai‘i County through 6 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017.
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms & Even Snow Expected This Weekend
Complicated weather is expected through the weekend. All the ingredients will be present for flare ups in the form of heavy rain and thunderstorms. A front is forecast to stall…
UPDATE: Flood Watch Issued for Big Island, State
A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for the Big Island, Kaho‘olawe, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i and O‘ahu through Sunday afternoon.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 6.8 Philippines Quake
here is no threat of a tsunami affecting Hawaiʻi after a 6.8 (7.2 preliminary magnitude) earthquake reported at 10:23 a.m. HST on April 28 in the Philippines.
HSTA Ratifies New Four-Year Contract
Ninety-eight percent of the nearly 8,000 HSTA members who cast ballots across the state voted to ratify a new four-year contract.
HPD Investigating Suspicious Fires in Ka‘ū
Big Island police are investigating a series of suspicious fires in the Kaʻū District over the last several days.
Hawai‘i Climate March and Festivals Scheduled in Hilo, Kailua-Kona
Two events will be held on Saturday, April 29—the Climate March in Hilo, and the People’s Climate March in Kailua-Kona.
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Possible Today for Big Island
A cold front and upper level disturbance are forecast to approach the state and bring the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms on Friday. The front is forecast to stall…
Plenty of Surf for the Weekend, Weather Questionable
Surf along north facing shores are forecast to rise Friday night into Saturday from a short period swell associated with the stronger…
Kona-Kohala Chamber Seeks Pualu Nominatees
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations of West Hawai‘i individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations for its 14th Annual Pualu Awards.
Volcano Activity Update: April 27, 2017
Kīlauea Volcano’s summit lava lake level fluctuated in concert with summit inflation and deflation, ranging 43 to 72 feet below the vent rim.
The Mystery Haze of 1950…
On June 13, 1950, Honolulu was suddenly blanketed by the thickest haze seen since recordkeeping began there in 1906…
Legislators Introduce Measures to Spur Coral Reef Research
This legislation directs federal agencies to establish a competitive prize to catalyze creative solutions to mitigate the decline or degradation of coral reefs.
