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Merrie Monarch Festival 2017 Participating Hālau & Judges
Merrie Monarch Festival organizers released the names of 23 participants and seven judges.
Big Island Chocolate Festival Returns April 28
The sixth annual Big Island Chocolate Festival is coming up on April 28 at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel with demonstrations, seminars and a fundraiser gala.
Volcanic Haze, Light ESE Winds This Weekend
Winds are expected to weaken and veer out of the east-southeast for the weekend. That means afternoon sea breezes are forecast to bring clouds to interior and lee areas…
Big Island Weekend Surf Forecast
Only minimal northwest energy expected through the weekend. We might see a new swell fill in Monday with a northwest also expected Wednesday. There may even be a reinforcement…
HCCC Inmate Charged Following Escape
Big Island police have charged a 26-year-old inmate from the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center following his escape Wednesday afternoon, April 5.
Discovery of Ancient Galaxy Sets New Record
This rare discovery, made using the world-class W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, could change the way scientists think about the evolution of galaxies.
HI Legislators Comment on U.S. Airstrikes in Syria
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, Sen. Brian Schatz and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard released statements regarding yesterday’s U.S. airstrikes in Syria.
SSW Lingers, New NW Swells for Next Week
Only minimal northwest energy expected through the week. We might see a new swell fill in Monday with a northwest also expected Wednesday. There…
Drier Than Usual Today, Vog for Weekend
East winds wind increase slightly Friday with a few passing windward showers and lots of sunshine in the forecast. Over the weekend winds will weaken and shift…
Volcano Activity Update: April 6, 2017
The 61g flow was still active, with lava entering the ocean and building a small delta near Kamokuna.
County Halts Development of Proposed Composting Facility
The Department of Environmental Management has formally withdrawn its Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for a proposed composting facility in Pana‘ewa.
Sen. Hirono Denounces Nuclear Option to Advance Gorsuch
Sen. Mazie Hirono released a statement after Senate Republicans used the nuclear option to advance the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court.
UPDATE 2: Bail Set at $100,000 for Attempted Murder Suspect
The HPD is searching for a man wanted in connection with an attempted murder investigation which occurred in North Kohala on Thursday morning, April 6.
HPD WARNING: Telephone & Tax Scams
The HPD is again warning the public about a telephone utility scam involving individuals posing as employees of local utility companies and tax officials.
Big Island Estate Makes Top 10 List of Hawai‘i’s Priciest Homes
PropertyShark.com has compiled a list of the 10 most expensive properties for sale in Hawai‘i, which includes a $27,500,000 property on the Big Island…
Coastal Study Reveals What Beachgoers Value Most
What do beach goers in Hawaiʻi care most about at their favorite shoreline? According to a new study that surveyed Oʻahu residents, people place a higher value on water clarity and bacterial quality. The study, titled “Beach Recreationalists’ Willingness to Pay and Economic Implications of Coaster Water Quality Problems in Hawaiʻi,” was conducted by UH […]
Mostly Sunny Skies Expected Today for Big Island
Limited showers through the end of the work week with light to moderate winds in place for the state. Winds are forecast to lighten up and shift to…
SSW Swell Lingers, NW Fading Today
Our current small south-southwest swell will keep wave heights around knee/thigh high range through Sunday. A modest south-southwest…
UPDATE: HCCC Inmate Arrested, Returned to Facility
A 26-year-old male inmate from the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center was arrested this afternoon, April 5, after reportedly escaping from the facility.
Kema Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter, Hindering Prosecution
More than 20 years after “Peter Boy” Kema disappeared at the age of six, his parents accepted plea agreements in the death of their son.
