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Hilo International Airport Exercise Scheduled
Hilo International Airport and Hawai‘i County Emergency responders will participate in an exercise on Monday, Oct. 17.
Search Continues for Missing Boater
US Coast Guard and Hawai‘i Island Fire Department crews are searching for a missing boater near Lapakahi State Park in a case that began late Saturday.
Island Air Prohibits Samsung Galaxy Note7
Island Air is prohibiting the transport of Samsung Galaxy Note7 mobile devices on any of its flights. Passengers will be denied boarding.
All Swells Fading Through Weekend, NW Sunday
Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.) A Small Craft Advisory is posted for all island waters. 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 projected winds, tides, swell direction & period and […]
Weekend Weather: Trades 15 to 25 mph
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will stick around through the weekend. A stable pattern of windward and mauka showers…
Kaiser to Raise Senior Health Plan Premiums
Effective Jan. 1, 2017, Kaiser Permanente will offer only one plan to Medicare-eligible Hawai‘i Island residents.
Maunakea Skies Talk: TMT’s Scientific & Engineering Challenges
The public is invited to learn more about the Japanese perspective on TMT and the progress and challenges of building this next-generation instrument.
2006 Earthquakes Spurred Monitoring Improvements
A USGS assessment after the 2006 earthquakes recognized the need to integrate more modern digital instruments and analysis systems into HVO’s earthquake monitoring program.
Kona Among Best Free Diving Locations in the World
“Kona provides an excellent free diving classroom thanks to nearshore dropoffs and a coastline riddled with protected bays.
Walmart Wellness Day Across Hawaiʻi
Walmart invites America to a free health check-up on Saturday, Oct. 15, available at all Walmart stores in Hawaiʻi.
NW Swell Fading Today
Our current northwest swell is fading through the day today with some sneak sets still filtering in through the morning. The surf…
Gusts Could get up to 40 mph Today
Moderate to breezy trade winds are expected to stay in place through the weekend with clouds and showers focused primarily across…
Statewide Employment Projected to Expand by 5.6%
Education and Health Services, the state’s largest industry, will add the most number of jobs, picking up 12,170 jobs—almost 1/3 of the state’s total increase.
Hawaiʻi Launches Text-to-911 Service
The Text-to-911 service will alert the authorities to emergent, life-or-death situations that do not allow for a caller to speak to a dispatcher…
Bieni Kohler-Johnson 5K Fun Run and Dog Walk
Runners, walkers, families and friendly canines are invited to participate in the Sixth Bieni Kohler-Johnson 5K Fun Run and Dog Walk on Oct. 16.
Watch Live Action Mediation of Conflict Resolution
In honor of Conflict Resolution Day 2016, Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting an Open House from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at The Hilo Lagoon Centre. The event is free and open to the public. “The highlight of our Open House is our one-hour Brown Bag Lunch Series simulation from noon to […]
The 18th Annual Taste of Hilo
The 18th Annual Taste of Hilo presented by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce’s will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sangha Hall in Hilo.
Fun Vibe, Delicious Food at Pineapples in Hilo
Having eaten there several times for lunch, dinner and pūpū, I’ll tell you about some favorites…
Sixth Annual Ag Conference to be Held in Hilo
Hawai‘i Farmers Union United will host the sixth annual convention focusing on local agriculture from Oct. 14 through the 16, at the OK Farms in Hilo.
Today’s Breezy Big Island Weather Forecast
Moderate to breezy trade winds are forecast to stay in place through early next week, with clouds and showers focused primarily over windward…
