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‘Peter Boy’ Kema’s Mother Pleads Guilty
The mother of Peter “Peter Boy” Kema Jr., Jaylin Kema, plead guilty to the manslaughter of her son and has agreed to testify against her husband, Peter Kema Sr.
Hawai‘i Holiday Mailing Dates, Tips, Volume Info
The USPS has provided suggested holiday mailing dates specific to Hawai‘i, news on extended holiday services, information about self-service options and tips.
UPDATE: Snow Closes Mauna Loa Summit
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa summits through Friday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m.
UPDATE 4: High Surf, Flood Advisory, Flash Flood Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the Big Island until Friday afternoon, Dec. 2.
Siren and Emergency Alert Testing Dec. 1
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
Weather Alerts Posted Ahead of Unstable Conditions
Breezy trade winds are expected through Thursday. A disturbance high in the atmosphere is forecast to keep conditions unstable through Friday. Wet conditions…
NW Swell Builds Tomorrow, SW For Weekend
A solid northwest is expected for December 2 before easing on Saturday into Sunday….
Flash Flood Watch, High Surf Advisory in Effect
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch and High Surf Advisory for the Big Island at 3:59 p.m. HST, on Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Hawaii State FCU Donates $19,950 to Educators
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union has awarded $19,950 to 45 teachers on Hawai‘i Island, Maui and O‘ahu through its 2016 Investing in Education grant program.
HPD Seeks Hilo Theft Suspect
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a theft from a retail establishment in the 100 block of East Puainako Street in Hilo.
Sen. Kahele Named Higher Education Chair
Newly elected State Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele (Dist. 1 – Hilo), was selected to chair the Senate Committee on Higher Education by Senate leadership on Nov. 29.
UPDATE: Kamuela Girl, 16, Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Alexia Galeon, a 16-year-old Kamuela girl who was reported missing.
Feast On the Beach Sip and Savor at Lava Lava
The 4th Annual Feast on the Beach Sip and Savor at Lava Lava Beach Club in Waikoloa will take place on Friday, Dec. 9.
50 mph Gusts Today, Afternoon Thunderstorms Possible
Locally windy trade winds will keep blowing over the islands through Thursday while a disturbance high in the atmosphere is forecast to keep…
Winds Generate Swell, Advisory Still Posted
Our small northwest swell is expected to continue through Thursday. Kona side will be heavily shadowed from these swells…
New Company Offers Tours of Volcanoes National Park
Hawai‘i island vacationers and residents have a new way of discovering the island and Kīlauea Volcano with the recent debut of Kīlauea Summit Adventures.
Geothermal Observation Wells to Be Plugged
The state DLNR has contracted with Water Resources International Inc. to plug and abandon two geothermal scientific wells in Pāhoa.
#GivingTuesday: National Day of Giving and Volunteerism
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and Congressman Don Young introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving and volunteerism.
Hawai‘i Asked to Stand Against Discrimination
“Those who share a commitment to civil rights must stand up for those who cannot stand alone.”
Waimea District Park Opens
The new park offers diversified indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for keiki, kūpuna and families in North Hawai‘i.
