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Oldest Known Laysan Albatross Hatches Chick
Sixty-five-year-old Wisdom’s chick was seen coming out of its shell on Feb. 1 at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
New Waikoloa Gallery to Feature Nightscape, Astrophotography
Steve Cullen, owner of the shop and a photographer himself, said an interesting trend is taking place on the island in “astro-tourism.”
DPW: Concrete Grinders to be Moved as Part of Road Construction
Contractor Isemoto Contracting Co., Ltd. will transport the 80-foot long concrete grinders from Jas W Glover’s base yard.
NW Fades Today, New Large Swell Wednesday
Our current north-northwest swell is expected to continue today, then fade through the afternoon. A solid large northwest swell is expected to build Wednesday…
Mostly Clear Skies, Lots of Sunshine Today
Cool and dry weather is expected through Wednesday. Temperatures are forecast to gradually increase over the week. Light and variable…
Visitor Dies While Swimming at ‘End of the World’
Hawai’i County Fire Department rescuers recovered the body of a 36-year-old visitor who died while swimming at End of the World in Keauhou.
Man Wanted for Questioning in Honoli’i Shooting
The Hawai’i Police Department is on the search for 29-year-old Scottie Yanagawa, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting in the Honoli’i area on Jan. 31.
Ige Supports County’s Effort, Not Ready to Call State-Level Emergency
Governor David Ige noted in his statement that, “the state supports the county’s effort to break the cycle of dengue fever infection and transmission on Hawai’i Island.”
One New Dengue Case Added as County Declares Emergency
One additional case of dengue fever has been confirmed on the Big Island since Friday.
Dengue: Mayor Kenoi Declares ‘State of Emergency’
The State of Emergency will suspend the law that prohibits tires being accepted at County landfills.
HPD: Stolen Autographed Boxing Gloves Sought
The Hawai’i Police Department says the gloves were removed from a Hawaiian Beaches home in mid-January.
Pedestrian Dies in Waimea Single-Vehicle Crash
An early Sunday morning single-vehicle crash left an unidentified man dead in Waimea.
Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 8-12
Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
Cool & Dry Conditions Expected Today
Cool and dry weather is forecast through Wednesday. Temperatures will gradually increase over the second half of the week. Winds will shift…
New NW Swell Builds Today, Larger Swell Soon
A new shot of northwest swell is expected to build today, hold through Tuesday morning, then fade. A solid large northwest swell is expected to…
Konawaena Leaves No Doubt in DI Title Victory
With a healthy Chanelle Molina back in the lineup, Konawaena imposed its dominance on Hilo in Saturday night’s BIIF Division I Championship Game.
Kupuna Caucus Unveils 2016 Legislative Package
Bills included in the package address a variety of issues that impact seniors’ health and safety.
Cold Front Could Bring Showers/Winds Sunday
Fair and mostly dry weather will prevail across the state through much of today. A strong cold front will reach Kauai late this afternoon, then sweep southeast through…
New NW to Build Sunday
Another northwest swell is expected to fill in Sunday and hold through early next week. A solid large northwest…
