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VOLCANO WATCH: Gentle Reminders to All of Hawai’i to Prepare for Damaging Earthquakes
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses the importance of everyone preparing ahead of potential damaging earthquakes in this week’s Volcano Watch.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai’i Following 7.1M Japan Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Kyushu, Japan.
NW Swell Builds Later Today
A solid northwest swell is expected Friday and Saturday. The Big Island’s Kona side will be heavily shadowed…
Winds Slowly Weaken Today
Trade winds are expected to weaken slowly through Friday, then strengthen once again during the weekend. A weak front is forecast to bring an increase…
Dengue Count Holds at 263 for Just Over Three Weeks
On Wednesday, the Hawai’i Department of Health issued an update to its Risk Areas for Potential Infection map, noting that no changes were made since the prior week.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Vanuatu Earthquake
According to PTWC, the earthquake occurred Tuesday at 11:50 a.m. Hawai’i time.
Island Air Plans Big Island Expansion
Island Air will use a check-in ticket counter in Terminal 1, and its arrivals and departures will be out of Gate 5 at Kona International Airport.
Police Seek Man in Connection to Stolen Vehicle
Jantzen-James K. Mata is described as 5-foot-7 and 152 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.
Solemsaas Selected as Hawai’i Community College Chancellor Recommendation
In late March, the University of Hawai’i system announced four candidate hopefuls, but ultimately narrowed the selection to one in Rachel Solemsaas.
Puna Man Charged Following Volcano Break-In
Two felonies have been charged to a Puna man who was connected to a Volcano break-in on Sunday.
Schatz Commends Senate Judiciary Committee Approval of U.S. District Court Seat
Senator Schatz and Senator Mazie Hirono selected Connors among other names for recommendation to the White
House last June.
McDonald’s Hawai’i Awards $26K in Employee Tuition Assistance
Archways to Opportunity is a set of programs that have been developed to support McDonald’s employees throughout the United States in pursuing their educational goals.
Solid NW Swell Expected to Build Friday
Our current swell continues to fade. Another solid northwest swell is expected Friday and Saturday. The Big Island’s Kona side will be heavily shadowed…
Weaker Winds Expected Today
Weaker trades are expected Thursday into Friday. Little change in the rainfall pattern is expected through Thursday. An upper level disturbance could usher…
New Medical Marijuana Applicant Requirements Push Back Licensee Annoucement
Last week, license applicants were requested to provide consents and fingerprints as part of the application process.
Hawai’i Electric Light: 13,000 Lose Power, Cause Under Investigation
The power interruption mainly affected West Hawai’i customers, but was felt as far East as Pahala.
DOH Map on Dengue Lists Kalaoa, Hookena Areas at ‘Some Risk’
Wednesday marks three weeks since the last confirmed dengue fever case was reported by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Hawai’i Employment Forecasted to Expand by 2.6 Percent
Growth will be led by the construction industry, according to the forecast, with a growth rate of 12.1 percent and the creation of 3,880 new jobs. Across all other industries, except natural resources and mining, growth is also anticipated.
Arson Investigations Initiated Over More Suspicious West Hawai’i Fires
On Sunday between 9:45 a.m. and 4:26 p.m., four fires were ignited between the 8-mile marker and the 26-mile marker off Highway 190, stretching the island from Kailua-Kona to Waimea.
Police Seek Witnesses to Hilo Vehicle Collision
Early Tuesday morning, a 2004 Peterbilt rubbish truck that was traveling south on Kilauea Avenue collided with a 2001 Lincoln four-door sedan that was traveling west on Kawailani Street.
