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Strong Thunderstorm Headed Toward Hilo
The National Weather Service warns Hilo area residents that a strong thunderstorm will affect parts of Hawai‘i County.
Hawai‘i Joins 39 States in Drug Price Suit
Attorney General Doug Chin recently announced that Hawai‘i joined 39 states in a federal antitrust lawsuit over inflated drug prices.
Shaka Tea Poised for Expansion
Shaka Tea, the first line of iced teas brewed from Hawaiian-grown māmaki, has closed its first angel round of investment.
Sen. Schatz to Fight NOAA Funding Cuts
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement after a Washington Post report revealed that the Trump Administration plans to make deep cuts to NOAA.
UPDATE: Group Offers Reward for Monk Seal Killer
A 15-year-old endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal known as R4DP was found dead on a beach near ʻEleʻele on Kaua‘i on Feb. 23, 2017.
Disturbance Nears Islands, Showers Increasing
Light winds and hazy skies are forecast through Tuesday. Late Tuesday into Wednesday showers are expected to increase in coverage as a disturbance nears the islands. Heavy…
Safe Route to School Workshops in Hilo & Kohala
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will hold Safe Routes to School (SRTS) informational workshops in Hilo and North Kohala.
Public School Teachers to Sign Wave Before Tuesday Classes
Thousands of public school teachers, parents and students will participate in “Schools Our Keiki Deserve Sign Waving and Walk-in” before school begins March 7.
Attorney Gen. Responds to Trump’s New Executive Order
Attorney General Doug Chin issued the following statement today in response to the new executive order banning immigration from several Muslim-majority countries. “This new executive order is nothing more than Muslim Ban 2.0. Under the pretense of national security, it still targets immigrants and refugees. It leaves the door open for even further restrictions. Our […]
Rep. Gabbard Comments on Revised Refugee Ban
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard released a statement in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a newly revised travel ban.
KHS Offering ‘Yoga On The Farm’
Kona Historical Society invites the public to start off their Fridays with Yoga On The Farm at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook. This weekly outdoor hatha yoga class is accessible to all experience and age levels, and participants can expect many familiar poses like sun salutations, the warrior series, cat, cow, […]
Native Squid, Bacterium to Help Humans & Environment
UH researchers are studying the squid and its interactions with a bioluminescent bacterium that grows inside of it to shed light on the more complex human microbiome.
Sen Schatz Comments on New Muslim Ban
Sen. Brian Schatz released a statement on President Trump’s new executive order that bans refugees and immigrants from certain Muslim-majority nations.
Morning Sunshine, Afternoon Clouds for Big Island
Remnants of a front that brought clouds and showers yesterday are forecast to linger keeping Maui County cloudy and wet through Tuesday. Showers are expected …
WNW Holds Through Monday Morning for Big Island
West-northwest holds through early Monday. Details further out are a little..
Flurry of 31 Earthquakes at Kīlauea Volcano
A sequence of 31 earthquakes over a period of about 42 minutes starting just before 6 a.m. HST Sunday morning, March 5, 2017, according to the USGS/HVO.
Kawailani Street Project Prep Work to Begin
Preparatory work for the Kawailani Street Improvement Project (Iwalani Street to Pohakulani Street) will begin on Monday, March 6.
Hazy Skies and Isolated Afternoon Showers This Weekend
Muggy weather with light southwest winds and hazy conditions are in the forecast for Hawaii. A cold front is expected to increase clouds and showers mainly for Kauai…
WNW Swell Expected for Weekend
Moderate west-northwest will show for the weekend, peaking Sunday near advisory levels and holding into Monday. Another pulse is expected…
TMT Hearing: Contested Case Hearing Concludes
No more witnesses will take the stand, and attorneys and petitioners will no longer conduct cross-examinations. After 71 witnesses and 44 days of hearings—and a little over two hours past the 4:30 p.m. adjournment time on Thursday, March 2—the contested case hearing for the state Board of Land and Natural Resources Conservation District Use Application […]
