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Hawai’i Electric to Resume Utility Infrastructure Upgrades
Work between the 24 mile marker in Papa’aloa and the 27 mile marker in Laupahoehoe will begin on Jan. 18 and run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
Variable Winds and Hazy Skies Today
A rather dry and stable land and sea breeze pattern will continue into Thursday. A weak cold front will bring clouds and showers to Kauai then Oahu on Thursday…
Swells Fading Today, New NW Builds Late
Our current northwest swell will continue a slow fading trend. A new northwest swell is expected to move in late Thursday maintaining
Prices at the Pump Still Falling
Regular fuel in Hilo was an average of $2.52 on Tuesday. Kona’s average regular fuel price was $2.79.
Women Rescued from Rainbow Falls
The Hawai’i County Fire Department rescued two women from the Rainbow Falls area of Wailuku River Tuesday afternoon.
Public Mauna Kea Observatory Tours Kick Off
Those attending the Kamaaina Observatory Experience will be able to tour two of the 13 observatories on Mauna Kea. Two observatories will rotate on a monthly basis.
Three New Dengue Cases Confirmed
Hawai’i Department of Health officials are currently listing one individual as currently infectious. This is the same number reported on Monday.
Funding Increases for Big Island Water Quality Projects
Four Big Island water system improvement projects will be completed under funds announced by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
PGV Settles with EPA for 2013 Violations
PGV was recently re-inspected and found to now comply with EPA rules to minimize accidental chemical releases. The company will also pay $76,500 as a civil penalty.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 29 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016. That number is a 7.4 percent increase from last year’s count of 27 arrests during the same time period.
NW and SSW Slowly Fading Today
Our current northwest swell has begun a slow fading trend but will keep surf elevated through midweek. A new northwest…
Light, Variable Winds Expected Today
Weather for the state will remain mostly dry and dominated by daytime sea breezes and nighttime land breezes. A weak cold front is forecast…
Police Seek Man on Six Outstanding Warrants
Thirty-three-year-old Ronald Kong is wanted on four counts of contempt of court and two counts of failure to appear.
Dengue Count Unchanged, One Infectious
No new cases of dengue fever were added to the collective count on the Big Island over the weekend.
Coast Guard Seeks Owner of Located Kayak
At about 9:22 a.m., watchstanders at the Sector Honolulu Command Center received a report of the kayak from HFD, who recovered it.
Kilauea Experiences Week of Explosive Events
Kilauea has begun the new year in stride with explosive activity. Three volcanic explosions took place at the summit in a one-week time span.
Bishop Museum Plans Sale of Waipio Valley
Two Big Island properties will soon go up for sale by one of the largest museums in the state.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.9M Indonesia Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake near Kepulauan Talaud, Indonesia.
Humid Weather, Light & Variable Winds Today
Weather for the state will remain mostly dry and dominated by daytime sea breezes and nighttime land breezes…
Out of Season SW Swell, NW Swell Holds
Tropical system Pali is expected to bring an out of season boost to southern shores, peaking…
