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Five ‘Potentially Infectious’ in Big Island Dengue Outbreak
Four new cases of dengue fever were confirmed on the Big Island between Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.
Off-Duty HPD Officer Charged with Assault
An officer with the Hawai’i Police Department has been arrested.
V. Williams Headlines Team USA at Fed Cup in Kona
Next month’s Fed Cup women’s tennis event at Holua Tennis Center will be headlined by Venus Williams, ranked tenth in the world in singles, leading Team USA.
Jan. 31 Deadline to Enroll for 2016 Healthcare Coverage
Anyone previously enrolled who does not re-enroll will be not be insured.
Dengue Fever Outbreak Meeting Scheduled in South Kona
A public question-and-answer session will follow presentations by various agencies.
Hawaiian Airlines Donates $25K to ‘Imi Hale
The donation is part of the airlines’ “Time is Precious” breast cancer awareness campaign.
State Senate to Host Public Memorial for the Late Senator Kahele
Senator Kahele passed away Tuesday morning. He served portions of the Big Island in the State Senate since 2011.
Southeast Winds, Hazy Skies Today
Light wind and a rather dry stable weather pattern will continue through Friday. A dissipating front will usher in some light to moderate trades on Saturday. Remnants…
High Surf Advisory in Effect for Kona Side
The current advisory level west-northwest swell is expected to quickly build today and peak late…
NOAA Decides Against Proposed Sanctuary Expansion
NOAA has decided against the potential expansion of the Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Three Remain ‘Potentially Infectious’ in Dengue Outbreak
So far, the outbreak of dengue fever on the Big Island has infected 237 individuals.
Dignitaries Comment on the Passing of Senator Kahele
Senator Gilbert Kahele died at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, surrounded by family at Queen’s Medical Center.
Woman Robbed While Checking HPP Mailbox
A robbery that occurred in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Tuesday morning is being investigated by the Hawai’i Police Department.
UPDATE: Hilo Senator Gilbert Kahele Dies at 73
Last Wednesday, Senator Gilbert Kahele was announced as hospitalized as the Hawai’i Legislature began its opening session.
Big Island Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly
Hawai’i’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly in December to 3.2 percent, down one-tenth of a percent from November.
Missing Man Located
Authorities say Nakaji was found at 12:41 a.m. Tuesday, after a woman reported that she had seen him near Richardson Beach Park in Hilo.
Hot and Hazy with Light Winds Today
Rather dry weather and light winds are expected over the next few days. Another weak front will approach the islands later this week. Winds are expected to remain rather light…
WNW Swell Slowly Fading Today for Big Island
The current warning level west-northwest swell will continue to affect north and west facing shorelines, although a fading trend will be in effect Tuesday…
Second Day of Record High Heat in Hilo
As other states break snowfall records, here on the Big Island we’ve broken a heat record.
