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Hawai‘i Receives Over $18M for Water Infrastructure
The state Department of Health will provide low-cost loans to the counties to upgrade drinking water and wastewater facilities.
Big Island Building Modest Amid Housing Shortage
While the state has seen a surge in population growth since 2007, the number of new additions to the state’s housing stock plunged after 2008…
Today’s Forecast for Big Island
Your daily Big Island weather forecast including high and low temperatures, winds, precipitation and cloud cover.
Today’s Surf Report
Your daily Big Island surf forecast including surf heights, tides, projected winds, surface maps and swell direction charts.
Hawaiian ‘Ukulele and Guitar to Hold Grand Opening
Hawaiian ‘Ukulele and Guitar will celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Queens’ MarketPlace Coronation Pavilion at Waikoloa Beach Resort.
MISSING: 15-Year-Old Captain Cook Girl
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for 15-year-old Jade Yamashita, a Captain Cook resident who was reported missing.
Native American Tourism Act Becomes Law
The Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama this week.
Det. Derek Morimoto Named Officer of the Year
Detective Derek K. Morimoto was selected as the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s 2016 Hawaiʻi State Law Enforcement Officials Association “Officer of the Year.
Today’s Weather Forecast
Your daily Big Island weather forecast including high and low temperatures, winds, precipitation and cloud cover.
Jeremy Kubojiri Honored as Officer of the Month
Officer Jeremy Kubojiri was honored for saving the life of a 71-year-old man who had fallen off a balcony…
House Passes Bill to Improve Veterans Crisis Line
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) spoke on the House floor today urging passage of H.R. 5392, the No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Act.
HIDOE Students Outpace Nation in AP Exam Gains
For school year 2015-16, 616 students from 33 HIDOE schools earned AP Scholar Awards.
HPD WANTED: Leilani Torres
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating Hilo resident Leilani Torres, 26, who is wanted on an outstanding bench warrant.
Volcano Flyover Reveals New Lava Skylights
The Paradise Helicopters crew with photographer/videographer Mick Kalber aboard conducted another volcano flyover on Sept. 22, which revealed new skylights.
Man Rescued After 25-Foot Fall
Hawai‘i County Fire Department rescue units responded to a report of a 21-year old male, who fell 25 feet during 135-foot rappel from the top of a Makahiloa Stream waterfall.
Today’s Big Island Weather Forecast
Alerts There are no alerts posted at this time. **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island high/low forecasted temperatures, projected winds, projected localized weather conditions, vog/SO2 forecast and expected wave heights.** Today Today will be a breezy day, windward areas to have mostly cloudy with occasional showers. Leeward […]
Today’s Big Island Surf Report
Alerts Small Craft Advisory Issued: September 26 at 3:20 AM HST until September 28 at 6:00 PM HST by NWS Areas Affected: Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters; Maalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island projected winds, tides, swell direction & […]
Hawaii Electric Light Proposes Rate Hike
Hawaii Electric Light recently announced a proposal for the first base rate increase in nearly six years.
Big Island Toyota to Donate Defibrillators to Nonprofits
Hilo Medical Center Foundation’s Be a Lifesaver Hawai‘i Program announced a partnership with Big Island Toyota Hilo and Kona on Sept. 19, 2016. As part of the Be a Lifesaver Hawai‘i campaign effort, 20 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) will be donated to Hawai‘i Island nonprofit organizations by Big Island Toyota. Each recipient organization will receive free lifesaving […]
Weekend Forecast for the Big Island
Alerts There are no alerts posted at this time. **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island high/low forecasted temperatures, projected winds, projected localized weather conditions, vog/SO2 forecast and expected wave heights.** Today Mostly cloudy with scattered showers for the windward areas. Leeward areas to have mostly sunny in […]
