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6-Foot-Long Iguana Found on O‘ahu
A six-foot-long iguana was turned in yesterday by a resident of Waimanalo.
Bow Hunting Season Begins at Pu‘uanahulu
Archery hunting in the Pu‘uanahulu game management area begins Saturday, March 4.
Explore Mars at ‘Imiloa Maunakea Skies Talk
Interested in learning more about Mars and how it compares with Earth? ʻImiloa Astronomy Center will present Dr. Meg Schwamb, assistant scientist at Gemini Observatory during its next Maunakea Skies talk on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Dr. Schwamb will introduce the Planet Four project, a collaboration between researchers and over 150,000 “citizen scientist” […]
WNW Swell Holds, New Swell Fills in Tuesday
Our current west-northwest swell is forecast to hold through Monday and begin easing on Tuesday. Another west-northwest swell is expected to build…
Sunshine & Breezy Southwest Winds Today
We expect drier weather today with southwest winds increasing late Monday into Tuesday ahead of a front. The timing for this front brings it to the islands late…
Fire Training Scheduled for Kona Airport
The exercise is an annual requirement by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Strong Thunderstorms Approaching Big Island
At 6:57 p.m., radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 15 miles southeast of Kipahulu to 64 miles southwest of Kailua-Kona.
Nahelehele Dryland Forest Symposium in Kailua-Kona
The 2017 Nahelehele Dryland Forest Symposium will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Study: Hawaii Ranks No. 1 for #Shots
Hawaiʻi ranks among the top states in the nation for alcohol consumption, according to a new Instagram study that analyzed over 100,000 Instagram posts nationwide mentioning the hashtag “#party.” A team of researchers at DrugAbuse.com, an addiction treatment website, conducted the review which revealed the Aloha State ranks No. 1 nationwide for #party posts containing the hashtag […]
Advisory Level Surf Expected for Kona Side
Our current west-northwest swell is forecast to peak Saturday afternoon at advisory levels. A larger northwest swell is forecast for early next…
Gusty Southwest Winds Expected This Weekend
A strong cold front is expected to reach Kauai mid Saturday morning and Oahu and Maui Saturday afternoon. The front is forecast to stall and dissipate…
‘Hawai‘i’s Most Wanted:’ Abuse, Assault & Warrants
One man is wanted for assaulting a police officer, another man is wanted for questioning in an abuse case and a third man is wanted on four bench warrants.
West Hawai’i SBDC to Offer Business Plan Workshop
The West Hawai’i Small Business Development Center will once again present its “How to Write a Business Plan Workshop.”
Jeremiah Hull Awarded Officer of the Month
In another case, Officer Hull’s observations resulted in the recovery of nearly an ounce of methamphetamine from a suspected narcotics distributor.
Kona Algae Developer Collaborates on Sustainable Ink
This ink will replace conventional ink that uses petroleum products and other finite chemicals, most of which are toxic.
Shifting Winds Ahead of Cold Front, Hazy Skies
A cold front is forecast to approach the islands today and tonight and push through Oahu and Kauai on Saturday, before stalling out over Maui County Saturday night. Breezy …
New Swell Fills in for Weekend
The next swell is forecast to fill in Friday night and peak Saturday afternoon with advisory level surf expected. A larger northwest swell is forecast…
Hakalau Stream Bridge/Park to Close Indefinitely
The Hakalau Stream Bridge located on Old Māmalahoa Highway will be completely closed beginning on Friday, Feb. 10, at 5 p.m.
NASA Simulates Future Satellite Images Above Hawaii Volcanoes
From late January through February 2017, NASA is conducting this high-altitude airborne remote sensing data collection campaign over the State of Hawai‘i.
Hawaiian Airlines to Waive Change Fees for Those Headed to NE
Hawaiian Airlines will waive reservation change fees and differences in fares for customers needing to change travel plans to the NE due to Winter Storm Niko.
