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Drier Than Usual Weather With Limited Showers Today
Drier than usual weather expected this week with showers focusing over windward and mauka spots overnight and in the early morning. Breezy winds are…
Lecture on America’s Increasingly Multiracial Landscape
The public is invited to attend a presentation on the social and political implications of America’s increasingly multiracial landscape.
Early Childhood Conference to Celebrate School Readiness
The 10th annual Hawai‘i Island Early Childhood Conference is set for April 28 and 29, 2017, at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in the Waikoloa Beach Resort.
Volcano Overflight: Dozens of Lava Rivulets Flow Into Ocean
The firehose and lava column entering the ocean for the past three months have now reverted to a more traditional wide entry…
One of Two Women in Custody in Connection With Officer-Involved Shooting
Hawaiʻi Island Police have located one of the two women wanted for questioning in connection with an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 29.
Big Island Surf Forecast: Swells Easing Today
Our current easing west-northwest swell is expected to be down to leftovers Monday. Only minimal northwest energy expected through…
Typical Trade Wind Weather Expected Today
Northeast to east winds are forecast through the work week, getting weaker toward the middle of the week. A front is expected to stall north of Hawaii with dry weather forecast…
Military Convoys Scheduled Between Pōhakuloa and Kawaihae
Members of the 12th Marine Regiment are scheduled to convoy between Pōhakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Pier on Sunday and Monday, April 2 and 3.
Merrie Monarch Festival Releases Events Schedule
The week-long Merrie Monarch Festival is scheduled for Sunday through Saturday, April 16 to 22, 2017.
High Surf Warning for Kona Side This Weekend
Our current large west-northwest swell is peaking at warning levels before slowly fading late Saturday and into early next…
Big Island Weekend Weather Forecast
Trade winds are expected through early next week with a front forecast to approach the islands Wednesday, but expected to stall and dissipate…
Senate Ways & Means Approves ‘Prudent’ State Budget
The ammended state budget reduces the governor’s budget request by $114 million in general funds over the biennium, which includes FY 2017-18 and 2018-19.
Bogoslof Volcano, Alaska: Ongoing Eruption Through Bering Sea
Hawai‘i is not the only island in the United States with an ongoing eruption involving hot lava and cold water.
High Surf Warning in Effect for West-Facing Shores
High surf may coincide with high tides this evening and again early tomorrow morning.
Volcano Activity Update: March 20, 2017
The 61g flow was still active, with lava entering the ocean near Kamokuna and small surface breakouts downslope of Puʻu ʻŌʻō on the pali and the coastal plain.
Increase in Windward Showers Expected Soon
Modest east winds are forecast with showers increasing as a band of clouds approaches through Friday morning. Trades will increase in strength…
Large WNW Builds and Peaks Today for Big Island
A large west-northwest swell is forecast filling in and peaking Friday before slowly fading over the…
HI, AK Reps Introduce Bill to Exempt States from TSA Fee Increases
Legislation was introduced that would exempt Hawaiʻi, Alaska and other communities that rely on subsidized air service, from increases in TSA air travel fees.
TMT Hearing: Petitioners File Motions
A March 23 date to file a minute order regarding exhibits to be accepted into evidence by Hearing Officer Riki Mae Amano has passed without anything being filed.
Travel Ban TRO Converted to Prelim Injunction
“While we understand that the president may appeal, we believe the court’s well-reasoned decision will be affirmed.”
