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Hilo Fuel Prices Near $2.50 to Start 2016
In Hilo, regular fuel was an average of $2.53 Monday, while Kona’s average was $2.82.
Dengue: Case Count Holds at 202
The confirmed case count of dengue fever on the Big Island remains at 202. Hawai’i Department of Health officials say no new cases have been added since Friday.
Permanent Measure Limits Sea Cucumber Harvest
The measure follows a 120-day emergency rule that temporarily banned the harvest of sea cucumbers in Hawai’i and will go into effect on Jan. 10.
Police Seek Man on Warrants
Twenty-seven-year-old Ryan David Anderson is being sought by authorities on warrants and for questioning in a theft investigation.
‘Freedom Ride’ Leads to Arrests in Hilo
The Hawai’i Police Department arrested two individuals and cited two additional people in connection to a “Freedom Ride” rally Saturday in Hilo.
Hakalau Bridge Repair Underway
For the next few months, crews will be working to rehabilitate the existing Hakalau Bridge structure.
Women Sought for Airport Fire Service
Two workshops are scheduled on the Big Island for women interested in working in airport fire service.
Monthly Siren Warning Test Set for Jan. 4
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (formerly State Civil Defense) monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
Winds Increasing, Relatively Dry Today
Trade winds are expected to gradually increase through Monday, becoming locally breezy by Tuesday. The returning trade winds will maintain the mostly dry weather pattern…
High Surf Advisory Posted for Large Swell
Dangerously large west-northwest / northwest swell is expected to build and peak in the morning before beginning to drop in the afternoon…
UPDATE: Accident Closes North Glenwood Road
Hawai‘i Island police have reported that North Glenwood Road in the Puna District is closed due to traffic crash. No bypass route is available at this time. Check back for updates.
Breezy Winds Continue for Big Island Today
The next cold front will shift southward near or over the island chain early next week, before dissipating by mid week. Another cold front will approach…
Reinforcing Swell Expected to Fill in Today
Reinforcing swell is expected to fill in for the 2nd and 3rd out of the west-northwest / northwest with overhead / double overhead (or more) waves…
New Year’s Day Weather Forecast
Light winds tonight will likely keep some smoke from new years celebrations over portions of the islands overnight. A cold front approaching from the…
New Year’s Day Surf Forecast
A new west-northwest / northwest swell is expected to hold through Friday. Reinforcing swell is expected to fill in for the 2nd and 3rd out of the…
Scheduled Lane Closures Jan. 1–3
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road closures through Jan. 3.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Programs Begin Jan. 2
The National Park Service invites the public to participate in the upcoming Kahuku events and guided hikes at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, from January through March 2016.
Unstable Funding Threatens Hakalau Refuge
While the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge on the eastern mid-elevation slopes of Mauna Kea is celebrating its 30th anniversary, it also faces very serious challenges, including the instability of federal funds.
DOH Reminder: New Tobacco, E-Cig Laws Go Into Effect Jan. 1
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health is reminding the public that, effective Jan. 1, 2016, residents and visitors alike must be at least age 21 years old in order to buy tobacco products and electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes) in the state.
New Swell Builds Today
A new west-northwest / northwest swell is expected to build rapidly Thursday, peaking in the afternoon and holding through Friday. Reinforcing…
