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TMT Hearing Transcripts Available at 5 Libraries
Four public libraries on Hawai‘i island and one on O‘ahu have copies of transcripts from the Mauna Kea Science Reserve Thirty Meter Telescope hearing.
Sen. Schatz Discusses Pressing Issues at Hilo Town Hall
Approximately 200 to 300 Big Island residents turned out for a Town Hall with Sen. Brian Schatz at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
UDPATE: Kolekole Gulch Park Closed Due to Lead in Soil
Kolekole Gulch Park has been closed until further notice after lead was found in the soil, news sources revealed on Tuesday, April 18.
Over 600 Attend Rep. Gabbard’s Hilo Town Hall
More than 600 East Hawaiʻi residents attended the meeting at Waiakea High School—the largest crowd yet on the congresswoman’s Town Hall Tour across the islands.
New SSW Swell Fills in Today for Big Island
A new south-southwest is expected to fill in Wednesday and Thursday, peaking Thursday/Friday before fading. Yet another swell…
Hazy, Hot & Humid Today as Kona Winds Take Over
South Big Island may have some lingering showers and clouds into Wednesday. Trade winds are forecast to weaken and veer out of the south ahead…
Flood Advisory Issued for Portions of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Big Island until 11:15 p.m.
Merrie Monarch Has Begun!
The 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival kicked off to an amazing start on Sunday, April 16, with a free day-long ho’olaulea held at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Entire KTA Super Stores Chain Earns Blue Zones Approval
KTA Super Stores has successfully achieved a prestigious well-being standard that no other grocery store chain in the state has ever accomplished.
Volcano Overflight: Lava Bench Now Spans Several Acres
“Pele’s flows continue to pour lava into the ocean in a more traditional wide entry…”
Earth Day Fair at Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui
Hawai‘i Community College – Pālamanui will host “Earth Day Fair at Pālamanui” at the Kailua-Kona campus on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
New SSW & NW Swells Expected Soon
A storm developing off the Kamchatka peninsula is expected to send swell our way. If it develops as forecast, we expect northwest…
Rainy Merrie Monarch Weather for Hilo Side
Remnants of a stalled front bring showers to Maui County and Big Island windward spots into early this morning. Winds are forecast to ease some…
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Democrats to Host 4/20 Cannabis Forum
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i will host a forum to discuss the future of cannabis in the state on Thursday, April 20.
Make-A-Wish Recipient Experiences ‘Real Hula’ at Merrie Monarch
“I want to see real hula!” 8-year-old Colorado Springs native Faith Sullivan told the Make-A-Wish Foundation. While other kids her age may have asked for a trip to Disneyland or to swim with dolphins, Faith’s Make-A-Wish request was to attend the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival. The ho‘olaulea that opened this year’s festivities delivered “real hula” and so much more, […]
‘Peter Boy’ Book Series Reveals ‘Inside Story’
The heartbreaking saga of six-year-old Peter J. Kema Jr. is revealed in a new book series by former Hawai‘i Human Services Director Lillian B. Koller.
Old Front Brings Windward Clouds and Showers
Remnants of an old front are forecast to continue moving down the island chain from Maui County to the Big Island on Monday. Breezy trade winds …
Swells Fading Today, New Swells Expected This Week
Our current south-southwest is fading today. Another south-southwest is forecast to fill in Tuesday with yet another swell expected…
Chamber Networking Event & Green Fair Open to Public
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce invites the public to its monthly AfterHours networking event and Kuleana Green Business Fair.
Merrie Monarch Festival Starts Tomorrow
The week-long Merrie Monarch Festival starts tomorrow, Sunday, April 16, and runs through April 22, 2017.
