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Fire Destroys Hilo Lanes Storage Building
Fire units responded to a report of a blaze at the “Hilo Lanes” building 777 Kino‘ole St. Hilo on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 2:25 a.m.
Hilo Residence Destroyed in Fire
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire on Ohai Street in Hilo at 8:01 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017.
Volcano Overflight: Pele Giveth & Taketh Away
The big news of this week was the collapse of the lava delta, which was nearly completely swallowed up by the Pacific Ocean on New Year’s Eve.
Woman Killed in Hwy. 11 Head-On Collision
Highway 11 was closed in both directions just north of the 96-mile marker due to a head-on collision on Friday, Jan. 6, involving three people.
UPDATE: Training Advisory for Pōhakuloa
Individuals in surrounding communities may notice an increase in noise due to military aircraft training, here, Jan. 7 to 9 and Jan. 14 to 17.
High Surf Advisory Posted for East Facing Shores
Our south-southwest swell is down to traces and pretty much flat through the weekend. Another small…
Cool Weather Through Saturday, Warms up Sunday
A brief increase in windward showers is expected later tonight and Saturday as a batch of low-level clouds passes by. Cool northerly winds are expected into Saturday. Trade…
HPD Names New Chief, Deputy Chief
The public is invited to a reaffirmation of oath ceremony for the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s new police chief and deputy chief.
One Dead, Four Injured as Result of Crash
An unidentified man died and four others are in stable condition following a two-vehicle crash Thursday night, Jan. 5, in Pāhoa.
How Well Do You Know USGS Volcano Observatories?
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory presents the first in a series about USGS volcano observatories across the country.
North Winds Fill in After Frontal Passage Today
A weak and dissipating frontal band currently over Maui county will slide toward the Big Island through Friday, bringing clouds and a few light showers to windward areas. A cool…
SSW Swell Fading, NNE Showing Today
Our current south-southwest swell slowly fading Friday over the weekend it will be down to traces. Another…
Ige Appoints Todd to Late Rep. Tsuji’s Seat
Gov. David Ige today appointed Chris Todd to the State House of Representatives, District 2.
Sixth Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival
The two-day chocolate extravaganza includes a cacao plantation tour, a college culinary competition and several public foodie and ag-themed seminars.
UPDATE: Barefoot Bank Robbery Suspect Charged
UPDATE: Jan. 6 Hawaiʻi Island police have charged Russell Monlux of Hilo, who was arrested in connection with a bank robbery Tuesday, Jan. 3, in West Hawaiʻi. At 12:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigations Section charged 30-year-old Monlux with first-degree robbery, second-degree theft and second-degree terroristic threatening. His bail was set […]
HOVE Fire Destroys Abandoned Structure
Hawai‘i County Fire Department personnel responded to the report of a fire in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates at 12:11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan.5.
Hawaiian Airlines Most Punctual Airline in the World
Hawaiian Airlines has been named the world’s most punctual airline in 2016.
FOUND: Hilo Man Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 36-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing.
SSW Swell Holds Through Morning, NE Builds Late
Our current northerly swell is fading so the High Surf Advisory was cancelled yesterday. A new north-northeast swell is expected to fill in late Thursday and hold through the weekend. This…
Showers From Dissipating Front Expected
Remnants of a front will slowly move down the island chain through early Friday. Clouds and showers are expected to affect mainly windward and mauka…
