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One Dead as Result of Highway 19 Head-On
First responders from the Hawai‘i County Fire Department arrived at the scene of a head-on collision involving three vehicles near Mile Marker 36 on Highway 19.
UPDATE: Kona-to-Haneda Round-Trip Winner to Be Announced
Register now: One winner will receive a free trip for two to Tokyo, Japan, from Kona, Hawai‘i, courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines.
Rep. Gabbard: Vote Against Bill Rolling Back Financial Regulations
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) is urging Congress to vote against a bill that would roll back financial regulations put in place after the 2008 financial crisis.
Letter: End Delays for Predatory College Loan Cancellations
A letter demands that the DOE ends long delays in its program to cancel federal loans for students in Hawai‘i victimized by predatory for-profit colleges.
Legislator Comments on FBI Director Nominee
“His loyalty pledge must be to the Constitution and the country, not to Donald Trump.”
Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Kona
The Department of Environmental Management will hold its next Household Hazardous Collection on Saturday, June 10, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Kailua-Kona (Kealakehe) Recycling & Transfer Station. The public came out in droves to dispose of their used motor oil, paint, poisons, solvents and batteries at the Hilo Hazardous Waste Collection […]
Big Island Weather: Windward Showers, Lee Sun
Trades will continue to blow through the work week with our usual showers in windward and mauka spots overnight. An increase in shower coverage…
Small Trade Swell, Nothing Significant Today
All shores should remain well below advisory level today. No significant south swells are expected through mid-month. Possibly…
Hawai‘i First to Enact Law That Aligns with Paris Agreement
Gov. David Ige and Hawai‘i’s county mayors and representatives gathered for the signing of two bills and a mayors’ agreement that support the commitments and goals of the Paris climate accord.
Tours for Trees: Paradise Helicopers Launches Reforestation Effort
Paradise Helicopters is offering guests the opportunity to “green their seat” while experiencing Hawai‘i’s incredible sights and landing locations.
Wastewater Discharge in Puhi Bay in Hilo
The cause of the discharge is currently under investigation.
HI-EMA Urges Preparation for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season has arrived and the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) recommends residents prepare an “emergency kit” of a minimum of 14 days of food, water and other supplies. “The reason we’re increasing the recommendation to 14 days (previously seven) is based on the documented experience from other states and jurisdictions that have gone through […]
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Director
Wendy J. Laros will serve as the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director.
Surf Well Below Advisory Levels Today
All shores should remain well below advisory level today. No significant south swells are expected through mid-month. Slightly bigger waves ..
Weather is Re-Play of Yesterday, Increased Showers Ahead
Moderate trade winds are expected to continue through the work week with clouds and showers favoring our usual windward and mauka spots. A slight…
Hawai‘i Joins ‘We are Still In’ Climate Coalition
“We… are joining forces for the first time to declare that we will continue to support climate action to meet the Paris Agreement.”
Tracking the Latest Moves of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa
About 20 tiltmeters are currently installed on Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes.
UPDATE: Congressional Delegation Urges Halt of Big Island Resident Deportation
Sen. Hirono and the Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the Department of Homeland Security to stop the deportation of Big Island resident Andres Ortiz.
Volcano Overflight: Black Sand Beach Continues to Grow
A marvelously active lava lake, gorgeous pahoehoe flows, an ever-expanding ocean entry lava delta and a black sand beach growing rapidly…
