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Surf Report: Surges Expected in Hilo Harbor Today
Our current northwest pulse is expected to ease Tuesday. That same storm which generated the northwest pulse then re-intensifies to bring us a large north-northeast swell filling in Tuesday and…
Forecast: Gusty Winds, Dry & Cool Weather Today
Gusty trade winds are forecast to continue into Tuesday with dry, cool conditions expected through Wednesday as winds veer to the east and gradually…
Tracing Cosmic Web with Star-Forming Galaxies in Distant Universe
A research group led by Hiroshima University has revealed a picture of the increasing fraction of massive star-forming galaxies in the distant universe. Massive star-forming galaxies in the distant universe, about five billion years ago, trace large-scale structure in the universe. In the nearby universe, about three billion years ago, massive star-forming galaxies are not apparent. This […]
Partial Closure on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road
Hawai‘i Electric Light announces a partial closure of the Hilo-bound lanes on Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road from Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union Offers Scholarships
HCFCU is offering $20,000 in scholarship money this year.
‘Can You Hear Me?’ Scam Returns with Twist
During the last few days of January, more than half of the reports to BBB Scam Tracker have been about this particular scam.
Volcano Overflight: New Lava Outbreak
A new outbreak on the spillway just to the east of the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō vent occurred early last week and continued Thursday morning, Jan. 26.
Sen. Schatz Denounces Anti-Refugee, Anti-Immigrant Bill
Sen. Brian Schatz today announced his support of legislation that would block President Donald Trump’s recent anti-refugee and anti-immigrant executive order.
Sen. Kahele Introduces Hilo Community Economic District Bill
Hawai‘i State Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele introduced a bill to create the Hilo Community Economic District.
Gov. Ige Issues Statement on U.S. Immigration
Gov. David Ige issued a statement on immigration to the United States.
Large Surf for Hilo Side, Kona Catching Wrap
Our current swell is slowly easing but still keeping wave heights elevated. A new northwest pulse is expected Monday…
Forecast: Wind Advisory Posted for 55 mph Gusts
Behind a departing front, gusty and cool north winds are forecast to continue through Monday. Dry weather is expected Tuesday into Wednesday…
TMT Hearing: Does the Project Meet the Eight Criteria?
There are eight criteria the Department of Land and Natural Resources must evaluate before allowing construction on a conservation district, such as Mauna Kea.
Windy Conditions Expected for Sunday, Monday
A cold front is moving through the state Sunday, the National Weather Service in Honolulu reported on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 8:40 p.m.
Volcanoes Park Centennial Events for February
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the public throughout 2017.
NW Swell Fading, New Swells Fill in This Weekend
Our current northwest swell is forecast to ease into Saturday. Over the weekend, back-to-back large swells are expected…
Front Pushes Down Island Chain This Weekend
We expect nice weather and light winds until a cold front arrives and moves down the island chain late Saturday through Sunday. A breezy, cool and dry north to northeast…
Hakalau Man Arrested for Firearms, Terroristic Threatening
Detectives arrested a Hakalau man late Thursday afternoon, Jan. 26, as part of their investigation into a firearms incident earlier in the day in Puna.
Scheduled Lane Closures: Jan. 27–29, 2017
The DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures Friday–Sunday, Jan. 27–29.
Record Rain: Nearly 9 inches!
The last weather event that impacted Hilo brought a record amount of rain to the Hamakua coast and through the saddle. The Hilo International Airport rain gauge…
