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HPD WARNING: Publishers’ Clearing House Scams
The HPD warns the public about scams involving calls to residents with a claim that they have won a large sum of money, usually more than a million dollars.
Forecast: Trades Transition to Light Winds
Breezy trade winds are forecast to continue through Thursday. Conditions will change going into Friday and the weekend with light and variable winds expected. Winds are also…
Large Swell Eases Today, More Energy on Horizon
Our current west-northwest swell is forecast to continue easing Thursday but it won’t be long before another swell builds back in. Over the weekend…
Nonprofits Receive $130,000 from Feast on Beach
Over the past four years, Lava Lava Beach Club’s annual Feast on the Beach has helped raise nearly $130,000 for local charities.
Researchers Crack Marine Methane Paradox
A new study explains the mysterious source of greenhouse gas methane in the ocean.
Report on State’s Environment Released
The report identifies environmental priorities for the state and makes important recommendations on measuring sustainability.
Free Child Car Safety Seat Inspection
A free child car safety seat inspection will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kealakekua Ranch Center (below Choicemart).
Keck Observatory to Peer Deep Into Cosmic Web
Keck Cosmic Web Imager will uncover vital clues about the life-cycle of galaxies, helping to unravel mysteries about our universe.
Hawai‘i Prep Academy Blue Zone Approved
More than 600 students, parents and employees gathered at Hawaii Preparatory Academy to celebrate the schoolʻs Blue Zones Project Approved Status.
George Yokoyama Passes Away
George Yokoyama, the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council’s former executive director, has passed away unexpectedly…
Victim in Fatal Volcanoes Park Crash Identified
The victim of a fatal two-vehicle accident that occurred in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has been identified as 65-year-old Paul Hernandez of New Jersey.
Wastewater Spill from Hilo’s Pauka‘a Station
The County of Hawai‘i Wastewater Division in Hilo has reported a spill at the Pauka‘a Sewage Pump Station in Hilo today,
Volcano Overflight: Lava Lake Revealed
A stunningly clear morning on Thursday, Jan. 19, allowed the Paradise Helicopters crew to access the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, capturing images of a very active lava lake.
UDDATE: Pāhoa Man Charged with Multiple Offenses
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 33-year-old Pāhoa man who is wanted on outstanding warrants.
Crew Enters Mars Habitat on Mauna Loa
At approximately 4:50 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2017, six astronaut-like crewmembers entered a geodesic dome located 8,200 feet above sea level on Mauna Loa…
UPDATE 3: Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
Crystal Richard video: Hawai‘i Police Department reports the Hilo-bound lane on Highway 19 is closed at Pukihae Street (north of Singing Bridge) due to a landslide. Area motorists can use Wainaku Street as an alternate route. UPDATE 3: Jan. 24, 6:44 p.m. The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County […]
Breezy Winds Today, Frequent Showers for the Windward Side
Light to moderate trade winds are expected through Thursday. Winds are expected to weaken Friday as a cold front approaches from the northwest. The cold front is forecast to move…
Large WNW Builds Today for Big Island
Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.) High Surf Advisory: East shores of Big Island through 6 a.m. Tuesday. Small Craft Advisory: All windward waters and channels through 6 a.m. Tuesday. 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 […]
HPD Searching for Hilo Shoplifter
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying someone whose image was captured on a surveillance camera in connection with a theft.
Kailua-Kona Man Killed in Vehicle-Bicycle Crash
A 42-year-old Kona man died in a vehicle-bicycle crash Saturday afternoon, Jan. 21, in Kona near the 98-mile marker of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway.
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