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NNW Swell Peaks Today for Big Island
Our current NNW swell is forecast to peak Tuesday night and Wednesday, with highest surf near advisory levels along exposed N (and some W)…
Trade Weather Today, Rain Chances Increase Soon
Trade winds are forecast to bring our usual windward and mauka focused clouds and showers. Trade showers are expected to increase…
NW Fading, New Swell Builds Tonight
A moderate northwest swell peaked overnight and will ease Monday. We expect a swell from the NNW, arriving
Improving Weather Expected Today
Improving weather is expected on Monday. A gradual return to a trade wind weather pattern will begin with trade winds continuing…
Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake South of Island of Hawaiʻi
Today’s Big Island earthquake occurred about 43 miles southwest of Lō‘ihi, and was not caused by activity on that submarine volcano. The depth, location, and recorded seismic waves of the earthquake suggest a source due to bending of the oceanic plate from the weight of the Hawaiian island chain.
Mix of Swells Expected This Weekend
West-northwest swell is showing Saturday along with a blend of northwest swell. The Big Island will feel some shadowing from this swell but energy…
Changing Weather This Weekend For Big Island
A low north of Kauai will move southwest through Monday, passing just west of Kauai Sunday morning. The disturbance will bring showery weather…
Hawaii Joins Lawsuit Against Inflated Drug Prices
Attorney General Doug Chin yesterday filed a federal lawsuit with 19 other states against generic drug makers.
Farm to School Initiative features Fresh, Local Ingredients
Students participate in taste testings to create an experimental school menu that includes more local produce
DUI Checkpoints to Increase During Holiday Season
Hawaiʻi Island police will conduct island-wide DUI checkpoints throughout the holiday season.
Kona Winds Prompt Advisories for Big Island
A weak cold front over the Big Island will move east of the state later today. A deep low pressure system associated with this front is now forecast to …
High Surf Advisory for North & West Shores Today
West-northwest swell is building today into Saturday along with a northwest swell. The Big Island will feel some…
Pāhoa Woman Dies Following Keaʻau Crash
A 21-year-old Pāhoa woman died following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning (December 15) in Keaʻau.
Residential Fire Reported in Hilo
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a residential fire reported on Kulaniapia Drive in Hilo today, Dec. 17.
TMT Hearing: University of Hawai‘i Rests It’s Case
UH Attorney Ian Sandison rested the university’s case following the conclusion of direct testimony and cross-examination of witness Tom Nance.
Hawai‘i Ranks as Healthiest State for Fifth Year
Hawai‘i ranks as the healthiest state in the U.S. in 2016 for the fifth straight year.
Fire Department Battles Hilo Structure Blaze
Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel responded to a structure blaze at 100 Kulaniapia Road in Hilo at 8:38 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2016.
Weather Expected to Deteriorate Soon
A cold front approaching from the northwest is expected to reach Kauai Thursday morning, and proceed down the island chain through Friday night, bringing…
Swell Begins to Fade Today, New Swells Expected
Our current north-northeast swell is holding steady into Thursday morning before beginning to fade. A solid mix of west-northwest and…
Preliminary Autopsy Results in Officer-Involved Shooting
An autopsy was conducted Tuesday, Dec. 13, on the body of a man who died following an officer-involved shooting on Friday, Dec 9. The medical examiner’s preliminary results indicated that 30-year-old Stephen Joshua Whitney of Hilo died from a gunshot wound to the torso. As part of the autopsy, the medical examiner will analyze additional […]
