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HCFD Extinguishes Pāhoa Structure Blaze
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Kamaili Road, Ophikao Pāhoa, at 4:09 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
WNW Swell Peaks Today for Big Island
West-northwest swell energy is expected to continue building through Wednesday morning before easing over Thursday…
Increase in Showers Expected Tonight
Trade winds will continue for Hawaii through the forecast period, becoming stronger tonight through the weekend. A weak front is expected to pass…
Early Walk-In Voting Ends Nov. 5
All-day early walk-in voting locations are open for the 2016 election from Tuesday, Oct. 25, to Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Former Kailua-Kona Real Estate Broker Indicted
Shellie A. Grace and her company, Elite Property Management Services LLC, have been charged with multiple criminal offenses…
The State VS Mayor Kenoi: Prosecution Rests
The judge questioned the state and ruled that there was no evidence that supported the claims that Mayor Kenoi was involved in the preparation of documents…
AARP Offers Free Financial Planning Workshop
AARP Hawaii is hosting a free workshop on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hilo Aging and Disability Resource Center in Hilo.
Bird Hunting Season Starts Nov. 5
The Department of Land and Natural Resources announced the opening of the 2016-17 Game Bird Hunting Season to start on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.
5-Mile Cat-Proof Fence Completed on Mauna Loa
The five-mile fence will protect federally endangered ‘ua‘u, or Hawaiian petrels from feral cats on the volcano.
Increase in Showers Expected Soon
Moderate trade wind speeds are expected through Wednesday. The trades will strengthen Wednesday night and Thursday and remain strong through…
WNW Builds Later Today
West-northwest swell energy is expected to build Tuesday into Wednesday. The Big Island is largely blocked however…
Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival Kicks Off With Hot Lava, Hotter Cuisine
Seven of Hawaiʻi’s hottest chefs joined forces on Saturday at the Hilton Waikoloa to showcase the diversity and versatility of Hawaiʻi’s culinary bounty.
Red Cross Responds to Fern Forest Fire
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are responding to a container fire reported in Fern Forest.
Kailua-Kona Man Faces Murder Charges
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Kailua-Kona man with murder in connection with a body found last week off Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
Fatality Reported Following Hilo Crash
A 92-year-old Hilo woman died following a two vehicle crash Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23, in Hilo.
Hawaiian Most Punctual US Airline for August
Hawaiian Airlines completed the month of August 2016 as the US airline industry’s top- ranked carrier for on-time performance.
Winds 15 to 20 mph, Increasing Later This Week
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds should stay in place through the middle of the work week. Winds are expected to strengthen late…
NNW, Trade Swell Easing, New WNW Soon
Some north-northwest energy will show today before easing into the middle of the week. West-northwest…
TMT Contested Case Hearing Gets Underway
During cross-examination, Perry J. White, president of Planning Solutions Inc., was asked if he thought both the telescope and native practices could co-exist.
Hawai‘i County Unemployment Rate 3.7% in September
Hawai‘i County’s 3.7% unemployment rate for September was down slightly from the 4.1% reported a month earlier, and down from the 4.3% reported at the same time last year.
