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Birdies for Builds Golf Tournament
Habitat for Humanity West Hawai‘i will hold its Birdies for Builds Golf Tournament at the Exclusive Club at Hokuli‘a in Kealakekua on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017.
Forecast: Northeast Winds up to 30 mph Today
Breezy trade winds will continue through most of the work week and remain strong through Tuesday. A drop off in wind speeds is possible next weekend. Will keep an eye on that. Showers…
Small SW Swell, New NW Swell Expected Soon
Small south-southwest fills in Tuesday and Wednesday. Nothing significant is expected out of the SPAC in the near future although a small…
Obama Signs Talia’s Law
President Obama signed Gabbard’s Talia’s Law to strengthen protections for military children.
Explore Kahuku January–March 2017
The public is invited to participate in free guided hikes in the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park from January through March 2017.
Sierra Club: FHB Losing $700K Due to Link with Pipeline
Hawai‘i residents are withdrawing their money from First Hawaiian Bank in an act of solidarity with those opposing construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Volcanoes Park to Offer Free Admission Days in 2017
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will offer free admission to all on 10 days in 2017.
Flags to Fly at Half Staff for Former Rep
Hawai‘i State Rep. Mark Moses was 68 when he passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Accident Causes 70-Gallon Fuel Spill
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to an accident on Dec. 25, 2016, at 1:54 a.m. at the Puainako extension, just before Mile Marker 4.
UPDATE 2: Hilo Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 35-year-old Pāhoa man in connection with a weapons incident in Hilo on Saturday morning, Dec. 24.
High Winds Prompt Wind Advisory for Big Island
Gusty strong trades will continue through the first half of the week. Clouds and showers are forecast for mainly windward and mauka spots in the morning…
High Winds, Dropping Seas with High Surf Advisory in Effect
Our current NW swell is holding through the first half of the day Monday. Unfortunately, the Kona side will be heavily…
Big Island Now Christmas Weekend Forecast
Trade winds are forecast to pick up in speed Christmas Day through Tuesday. Clouds and showers will continue to favor our usual windward and mauka…
Christmas Swell Expected for Big Island
Our current NW swell is still showing. This swell should ease through the holiday weekend. Unfortunately, the Kona side…
Trade Conditions Expected for Christmas Weekend
Trade winds will continue over Christmas weekend and into next week, with showers favoring windward and mauka areas, especially overnights…
NNW Continues, Christmas Swell on Tap
Our current NNW swell is still showing today. This swell should ease through the holiday weekend. Unfortunately, the Kona side…
Three Big Island Trees Added to National Big Tree Registry
The Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a Forest Reserve now holds over half of the national champion trees from the state.
Brian Souki Earns Officer of the Month for December
Souki was honored for solving an increase in the number of burglaries in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Puna after August.
New Year’s Firework Permits Available Monday, Dec. 26
Fireworks sales will begin on Dec. 26 and will end at midnight on New Year’s Eve
Trade Wind Weather Expected Through Christmas
Trade wind weather is expected through the rest of the work week, with showers favoring our typical windward and mauka spots during the early…
