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Hawai‘i County Unveils Enhanced Mulch Distribution Policy
Enhanced mulch, which is being processed at the East Hawa‘i Organics Facility located at the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill, is now available.
County to Hold Tsunami Training Exercise
An islandwide training exercise to prepare for tsunami emergency response will be held on April 26 and 28.
Minimal Swell Expected Today for Big Island
Only minimal swell expected out of the NPAC for next week at…
ESE Winds Back in The Forecast Today
Moderate east to southeast winds are forecast into midweek. Drier than usual weather is expected through Tuesday. From late Tuesday windward…
Hawaii v. Trump: Answering Brief Filed in Travel Ban Case
Last Friday afternoon, April 21, 2017, the State of Hawai‘i filed its answering brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Hawaii v. Trump.
UPDATE: 7.1 Quake Poses NO Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i
An earthquake which occurred at approximately 11:38 a.m. today off the coast of Central Chile was not large enough to cause a tsunami affecting Hawai‘i.
Enter Big Island Now/KAPA Radio’s Mother’s Day Giveaway!
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for that special woman in your life?
Today’s Big Island Surf Report
Surf should be pretty flat today for the Kona side out of the south. Another swell is forecast for around the 27…
Students, Teachers, Scientists Demonstrate in Hilo
Supporters of science gathered in Hilo on April 21 and 22 for Hilo’s March for Science, an offshoot of the international movement on Earth Day.
Today’s Big Island Weather Forecast
A ridge of high pressure to the north of the islands will maintain a trade wind flow into the middle of the week. Limited shower activity is expected…
Umauma Bridge to Open April 24
The Umauma Bridge on Māmalahoa Highway (Route 19) in the vicinity of Hakalau will open on Monday, April 24.
An Exquisite Day for Hilo’s Iconic Parade
The parade marks the end of the week-long Merrie Monarch hula festival.
2017 Merrie Monarch Winners Announced
Ka Lā ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, under the direction of Nā Kumu Tracie and Keawe Lopes, won the overall title in the 2017 Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition.
100K Pounds of Debris Removed from Papahānaumokuākea
Roughly 100,000 pounds of marine debris were removed from within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, including Kure Atoll State Wildlife Sanctuary, Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial. The mountain of debris–which filled 12 shipping containers–was collected from reefs and beaches over the last six years and stored on a tarmac […]
HSTA Board Recommends Tentative Agreement
The HSTA has reached a tentative agreement on a contract, that, according to HSTA President Corey Rosenlee, “will benefit Hawai‘i’s teachers and their students.”
Big Island Beaches Covered in Plastic…
What you can do to help the planet on International Mother Earth Day… and every day.
Merrie Monarch Parade: It’s All in the Details
Missy Kaleohano “inherited” the position of Merrie Monarch Festival parade coordinator, a job she is well-qualified for…
Surf Easing Over Weekend for Big Island
Our current south-southwest is expected to ease over the weekend and shift to a more south-southeast direction. Yet another swell is forecast..
Merrie Monarch Weekend Forecast
The remnants of the front that has been affecting us is expected to lift north of the state over the next 24 hours. Winds will pick up to…
