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Disturbance Expected Sunday
Moderate trade winds are forecast through the weekend. Drier than usual conditions are expected through Sunday morning and then a disturbance will take hold…
Long Period Swell Peaks Today for Big Island
A large long-period northwest swell has been building overnight. This swell is expected to peak today before slowly fading through Monday. A gale north of the area…
Police Seek Suspects in Attempted Puppy Theft
At approximately 1:30 a.m. Friday, a pair of individuals broke open a gate securing the kennel area of the Kona Humane Society and removed a 1-year-old American Stratfordshire Terrier named “Cholo.”
Conrad Bidal Named Officer of the Month for February
Bidal assisted in evacuating occupants of apartments above Luquin’s restaurant during a midnight fire that destroyed the structure.
Winds on a Decreasing Trend Into the Weekend
Our winds are forecast to decrease in speed into the weekend. Windward and mauka spots will continue to receive most of our clouds and shower…
Swell Fading Today, New Swell Tomorrow
Our current west-northwest has peaked and will ease on Friday. A stronger west-northwest is forecast for the weekend. This new energy…
Remotely Measuring the Temperature of Kīlauea Lava
One of the most important characteristics of active lava is its eruption temperature.
Invasive Species Awareness Week Highlights Voluneerism, Successes
Hawai‘i’s 5th annual Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week has begun with a series of volunteer opportunities and will end with a ceremony in Gov. David Ige’s office to recognize people and organizations who have been instrumental in the fight against invasive species. One of the people who will be honored is Carolyn Dillon, who made outstanding efforts […]
Protect Medicare Community Meeting Scheduled for Hilo
AARP Hawaii will hold a “Protect Medicare” Community Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, in Hilo .
WNW Swell Builds Today for Big Island
A new west-northwest is forecast to build Thursday and ease on Friday. A stronger west-northwest is forecast for the…
Breezy Winds up to 25 mph Today for Big Island
Breezy winds are forecast through Friday with lighter winds taking over for the weekend and into early next week. Clouds and showers should favor windward and mauka…
Mosquito ‘Birth Control’ Targets Saving Hawai‘i’s Birds
UH researchers, the DLNR and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are teaming up to adapt a “birth control method” for mosquitos to protect Hawaiʻi’s native birds.
UPDATE: Strong Thunderstorm Alert Issued for Big Island
At 1:29 p.m., a strong thunderstorm was located 12 miles east of Kealakekua, or 17 miles east of Kailua-Kona.
Injured Pueo Heads to Rehab in Kona
DOFAW biologists transported the injured pueo to the airport to be loaded on a Hawaiian Airlines jet for the short flight to Kona on Hawai‘i island.
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center Birthday Party
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center invites the community to its 11th Annual Birthday Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Snow Possible for Big Island Summits
Strong thunderstorms over leeward and interior areas of the Big Island are forecast for the afternoon on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Makahiki Traditions Lecture at Kona Historical Society
Cultural practitioner Shane Akoni Nelson will discuss the various functions of the Makahiki season and its importance to society prior to 1820…
New WNW Builds Tomorrow, Swell for Weekend
A new west-northwest is forecast to build Thursday and ease on Friday. A stronger west-northwest is forecast for the…
TMT Hearing: Native Hawaiian PUEO President Supports TMT Project
PUEO President and University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Ph.D. candidate Keahi Warfield took the stand in support of the TMT project.
Legislators to Host Town Hall Meeting in Pāhoa
Rep. Joy San Buenaventura and Sen. Russell Ruderman will host a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pāhoa Community Center.
