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Assumption About Kīlauea Volcano Proven Wrong
An assumption about Kīlauea’s recent past has been proven wrong—and only in the past couple of months!
Puako Provisions & Catering Opens in Kohala
Puako Provisions and Catering has opened at the landmark Puako General Store located in the popular beachside community.
MADD-Hawai‘i Honors Eight HPD Officers
Eight Big Island police officers were honored this week for their efforts and dedication this year to the fight against drunk and drugged driving.
Hawai‘i Resident Awarded Heroism Medal
A Hawai‘i resident was recognized for rescuing a shark attack victim in October of 2015.
Hilo Gallery Art Sale to Help Animals
High Fire Hawaii, an art and ceramics gallery in Hilo, will host its 6th Annual Art Helps event, a benefit for the Hawaii Island Humane Society., on Nov. 26.
Wind Advisory Posted for Gusts up to 50 mph
Trade winds are forecast to be strong and gusty into the holiday weekend. Low clouds and showers are expected for our usual windward and mauka…
NNW Fills in Today, Choppy Trade Swell
Our current small north-northwest is filling in Wednesday. The Big Island will be heavily shadowed…
Kona Stories to Celebrate 10th Birthday
In honor of its 10th, birthday, Kona Stories will throw a party and has created a Kona Stories T-shirt.
Volcano Overflight Reveals ‘Wild Ocean Lava’
Paradise Helicopters crew with Tropical Visions Video’s photographer/videographer Mick Kalber conducted a volcano flyover at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17.
Maunakea Telescope Detects Faintest Satellite Galaxy
An international team led by researchers from Tohoku University has found an extremely faint dwarf satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
Airport Parking Limited During Thanksgiving
The Hawai‘i DOT alerts travelers of limited parking at Honolulu International Airport parking lots during Thanksgiving weekend due to increased air travel.
High Surf Advisory Posted, New NNW Expected Soon
Overlapping northwest swells are expected for this week and through the end of the month. A north-northwest should fill in Wednesday. The Big…
Wet, Windy Weather for Windward Big Island
A windy, wet trade wind pattern is forecast for the next few days. Showers will favor windward and mauka spots with the winds pushing some showers…
Report: Hawaiʻi Economy Continues to Grow
The DBEDT released its fourth quarter statistical and economic report and says stable growth remains for Hawaiʻi’s economy
Federal Court Overturns Big Island GMO Ban
The Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled on Nov. 18 that Hawai‘i County laws banning genetically modified organisms are invalid…
‘Alalā Preparing for Life in Hawaiian Forest
The five male birds living in an aviary at the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve on Hawai‘i Island are adjusting well to their new environment…
Scheduled Lane Closures: Nov. 21–25
The state DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures for Monday through Friday, Nov. 21 to 25.
Windward Sides are Wet Today, Breezy Winds
Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.) A Small Craft Advisory is posted for all Hawaii County waters through 6 p.m. Monday. Check our breaking news section for any urgent weather alerts or updates to the weather alerts listed above. **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island high/low forecasted temperatures, […]
NNE Swell Fills in Today for Big Island
A modest northeast swell is expected to fill in today. Overlapping northwest…
Firefighters Extinguish Keauhou Home Blaze
The Keauhou Fire Company responded to a structure fire at 79-7212 Māmalahoa Highway in Keauhou at 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19.
