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Wind Advisory Issued Through Sunday Night
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory at 2:54 p.m. today for Hawai‘i County through 6 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017.
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms & Even Snow Expected This Weekend
Complicated weather is expected through the weekend. All the ingredients will be present for flare ups in the form of heavy rain and thunderstorms. A front is forecast to stall…
UPDATE: Flood Watch Issued for Big Island, State
A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for the Big Island, Kaho‘olawe, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i and O‘ahu through Sunday afternoon.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 6.8 Philippines Quake
here is no threat of a tsunami affecting Hawaiʻi after a 6.8 (7.2 preliminary magnitude) earthquake reported at 10:23 a.m. HST on April 28 in the Philippines.
HSTA Ratifies New Four-Year Contract
Ninety-eight percent of the nearly 8,000 HSTA members who cast ballots across the state voted to ratify a new four-year contract.
HPD Investigating Suspicious Fires in Ka‘ū
Big Island police are investigating a series of suspicious fires in the Kaʻū District over the last several days.
Hawai‘i Climate March and Festivals Scheduled in Hilo, Kailua-Kona
Two events will be held on Saturday, April 29—the Climate March in Hilo, and the People’s Climate March in Kailua-Kona.
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Possible Today for Big Island
A cold front and upper level disturbance are forecast to approach the state and bring the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms on Friday. The front is forecast to stall…
Plenty of Surf for the Weekend, Weather Questionable
Surf along north facing shores are forecast to rise Friday night into Saturday from a short period swell associated with the stronger…
Kona-Kohala Chamber Seeks Pualu Nominatees
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations of West Hawai‘i individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations for its 14th Annual Pualu Awards.
Volcano Activity Update: April 27, 2017
Kīlauea Volcano’s summit lava lake level fluctuated in concert with summit inflation and deflation, ranging 43 to 72 feet below the vent rim.
The Mystery Haze of 1950…
On June 13, 1950, Honolulu was suddenly blanketed by the thickest haze seen since recordkeeping began there in 1906…
Legislators Introduce Measures to Spur Coral Reef Research
This legislation directs federal agencies to establish a competitive prize to catalyze creative solutions to mitigate the decline or degradation of coral reefs.
Suspect Charged, Others Wanted in Connection with County Vehicle Theft
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged Eric Wilson Jr. but are seeking four other suspects for questioning relating to the theft of a county vehicle…
Rep. Gabbard Opposes FCC ‘Attack on Net Neutrality’
In a speech on the House floor today, Thursday, April 27, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spoke out against the FCC’s recent announcement of plans to unravel net neutrality.
Closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Park
The Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park will be closed for the public’s safety during the removal of invasive vegetation using helicopter operations:
HPD Identifies Stabbing Suspect
The suspect has been identified through fingerprints as 61-year-old Dennis Leavitt of Keaʻau.
Kona & Hilo Targets Installing Solar Power, Battery Systems
Target is expanding its solar presence in Hawai‘i by installing its first combined solar power and solar powered battery storage project in Kona.
Light East Winds Today, Possible Wet Weekend
Winds are forecast to ease and shift out of the southeast Thursday as a front approaches. That means our weather pattern will also shift to spotty afternoon showers for interior…
New SSW Builds Today, Peaks Friday
A new south-southwest swell is forecast for Thursday / Friday, peaking Friday afternoon. A second pulse is forecast to…
