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WNW Swell Fading Through Weekend
Our current west-northwest swell continues to ease through the weekend. A small northwest pulse could fill in Sunday and early next week. The second half of next…
Drier Weather Today, Another Front on Horizon
Mostly dry weather is forecast across the state through Friday night. Another front is expected to reach Kauai on Saturday and move down the island chain through Sunday night. Clouds…
Hilo High Grad on Top Chef Finale, Vote for Fan Favorite!
“The first time around was a big lesson for me. Coming up short in the finale when I tried to change myself. It was a huge learning lesson. Made me realize be yourself, be proud about it. We have a lot to be proud about here in Hawaii.”
NASA Practices for Mars Mission on Kīlauea Volcano
A simulated Mars landing mission unfolded on Kīlauea Volcano for two weeks in September 2016.
Waikoloa Woman Selected as Dole Caregiver Advocate
Waikoloa resident Jessica Root is among 31 military and veteran caregivers selected nationwide to be Dole Caregiver Fellows in 2017, representing the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The foundation seeks to support and advocate for people providing care to an estimated 5.5 million wounded, ill and injured U.S. military veterans. Root will represent the State of Hawaiʻi during […]
Senate Committee Passes Aid-in-Dying Act
SB1129 SD1 would establish a medical-aid-in-dying act under which a terminally ill adult resident may obtain a prescription for meds to end the patient’s life.
WNW Holds Through Morning, Fades Over Weekend
Our current west-northwest swell continues to show Thursday. This swell should ease through the weekend. A small northwest pulse could…
Winds Shifting, Weather Transitioning Yet Again
Behind a dissipating front northeast winds will build back in Thursday but this will be short-lived as another front approaches and veers our winds back out of the southeast…
UPDATE: Kamuela Man Charged in Connection Assault on Visitors
A Kamuela man has been arrested in connection with a violent confrontation with two visitors from California.
UDATE: HPD Identities Two Theft Suspects
The HPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying two persons whose images were captured on surveillance cameras in connection with a theft investigation.
Four Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Oroville Dam
Three Big Island volunteers and two O‘ahu volunteers are deploying to assist with sheltering and one Big Island volunteer is deploying to assist with security.
Food Basket Rolls Out ‘New Year, New Wheels’ Campaign
The Food Basket is aiming to reach its $150,000 goal by July 31 in order to have these vehicles in use by the end of the year.
HPD Makes Arrest in Connection with Pāhoa Burglary
UPDATE: Feb. 14, 2017 Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a Jan. 16 burglary at a county office off Pāhoa Village Road. Patrick Iwanu Hanato of Pāhoa was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 14, and charged with second-degree burglary and second-degree theft. His bail was set at $20,000. He is being held at Hawaiʻi […]
High Surf Advisory Posted for Kona Side
Our current west-northwest swell is expected to peak on Wednesday and hold through Thursday. This swell should ease through the weekend. A small…
Light Winds & Sunny Skies Today for Big Island
A cold front is forecast to pass over Maui County on Wednesday bringing in increase in showers before dissipating Wednesday night. Thursday and Friday, drier…
Volcano Overflight: Lava Firehose Continues!
The firehose lava at the ocean entry was very visible, affording the Paradise Helicopters crew its best shots since it began last New Year’s Eve.
Hilo Student Leader Chosen for Washington DC Program
Jessica Valdez, president of Hilo High’s Student Association, will head to Washington, D.C., in March for the 55th annual Washington Week.
Daylight Mind Offers Special Valentine’s Menu
Daylight Mind Chef Ash Danao has created a unique menu to celebrate love on Valentine’s Day. Borrowing inspiration from the four earthly elements, the courses follow the themes of Earth, wind, water and fire. Menu items to choose from include braised Ka‘u beef osso bucco with mashed potatoes, a roasted vegetable tower with herbed polenta […]
Fire Destroys Ocean View Structure
Big Island firefighters responded to the report of a structure blaze on Ocean View Parkway in Ocean View on Monday, Feb. 13.
Larger WNW Begins to Fill in Today
Our current west-northwest swell is forecast to ease on Tuesday. Another west-northwest swell is expected to build Tuesday afternoon, peak…
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