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NW Slowly Fading, Large WNW for Weekend
Our current northwest swell is expected to taper off and shift more out of the north over the next couple of days. A second large west-northwest swell is likely Sunday…
HFD on Scene of Brush Fire Near Hawai’i CC Palamanui
Hawai’i County Fire Department fire fighters are on the scene of a brush fire burning in the Hawai’i Community College Palamanui area of West Hawai’i.
DOH: No New Dengue Cases, None Infectious
All of the 224 individuals on record as having the disease are no longer infectious, according to Hawai’i Department of Health officials.
Police Warn Against Mail Scam
The letters come with a claim number and an authentic-looking check paid to the order of the recipient in the amount of thousands of dollars.
Kona Brewing Co. Decides on Kona for New Location
Ground will break on the project in the spring and the new brewery will be fully operational by 2018.
Kong Charged with Numerous Offenses
Kong was not charged for additional offenses, pending further investigation of a first-degree terroristic threatening case and a burglary case.
Hilo Senator Kahele Hospitalized
On Wednesday morning, Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi announced that the Senator is currently hospitalized.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 54 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016. That number is a 12.5 percent increase from last year’s count of 48 arrests during the same time period.
$3.4 Million In Renewable Energy Research Funding Announced
More than $3.4 million in Department of Energy funding was announced by the Hawai’i Congressional Delegation on Wednesday.
Man Dies Following Ocean View ‘Hit and Run’
A two-vehicle accident in Ocean View resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man.
Hazy Skies, Light Winds Continue Today
A weak front passing through the smaller islands on Wednesday will bring a chance of showers, but dry and cool north winds will follow the front. Trade winds Thursday…
High Surf Advisory Posted for Large NW Swell
A new northwest swell is expected to fill in on Wednesday and into early Thursday before fading through the day Thursday. A second large west-northwest…
U.S. Supreme Court Allows ‘Aha to Proceed
Next month’s Native Hawaiian convention, or ‘aha, will continue. Over 150 delegates have pledged to participate in the four-week ‘aha, which will discuss Native Hawaiian self-governance.
Coast Guard Plans Suspension of Search for Missing Marines
Coast Guard officials say that as of sunset Tuesday, the Coast Guard, along with military partners, will have concluded a total search effort of 40,530 square nautical miles.
BJ Penn Ends Retirement, Wants Featherweight Belt
BJ Penn wants to win his third different championship belt in the UFC, something no other fighter can claim. No opponent or date has been set for his return.
DOH: One More Dengue Case Confirmed, Zero Infectious
Although one new case of dengue was confirmed by Hawai’i Department of Health officials on Tuesday, there are currently no individuals listed as infectious.
Hawai’i Researchers Study Box Jellyfish Treatments
The new experimental models hope to allow for more rigorous testing of first-aid measure for venomous stings from other Cnidaria species.
Zika Virus, CDC Travel Alerts, and What You Need to Know
The Zika virus is similar to the dengue virus in its mosquito-borne nature. Both are also flavivuruses. CDC lists Zika as “usually mild,” whereas dengue can be potentially very painful, causing severe joint pain.
Hawai’i Smokers Pay One of the Nation’s Highest Financial Costs
Hawai’i ranked 48th out of 51 states and the District of Columbia for overall costs related to smoking. The number is among the highest in nation.
Farris Sets 3PT School Record in Vulcan Win
Parker Farris drained nine three pointers on 17 attempts, both breaking school records Monday night in a win over Fresno Pacific.
