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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…
Big Island New Year’s Eve Forecast
A front will pass southeastward across the island chain from Friday into Saturday. Another front will arrive Monday, then weaken and stall near Oahu…
HPD: Two Men Wanted on Outstanding Warrants
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for two men wanted in East Hawaiiʻi on outstanding warrants—Christian E. Alameda and Shannon L. Souza.
Volcano Man Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Eddie Seenarine, a 50-year-old Volcano man who was reported missing on Dec. 25.
HPD to Set Up DUI Checkpoints Through New Year Weekend
Hawaiʻi Island police will conduct island-wide DUI checkpoints and patrols throughout the holiday weekend and intend to enforce all traffic laws, as always.
Three-Vehicle Collision Results in Two Fatalities
Hawai‘i Island police reported today that two Kea‘au residents, a 26-year-old man and an 86-year-old woman, were killed Tuesday, Dec. 29, in a three-vehicle collision on the Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road (Route 130) near the two-mile marker in Keaʻau.
Visitor Stats on the Rise for Big Island, the State
Visitor arrivals to Hawai‘i Island increased .5% to 107,558 visitors and visitor days (up .2%) increased slightly in November 2015 versus the year prior. Visitor expenditures for the Big Island increased 2.6% to $143.4 million due to higher daily spending (+2.4% to $176 per person).
Light Trades, Windward Showers Today
A cold front to the northwest will weaken as it moves across Kauai tonight, then dissipate over the central islands on Wednesday. Another front will…
New Swell Expected to Build Overnight
Our current northwest swell is forecast to continue fading. A new west-northwest / northwest swell is expected to build overnight Wednesday and peak late…
Big Island Police Seek Suspects in Early Morning Shooting Spree
An all-points bulletin has been issued for a white 1995 Toyota Avalon sedan with license plate HWM 818. Police caution the public not to approach the vehicle but, instead, to call police to report its location.
UPDATE: Kea‘au-Pahoa Highway Closed Until Further Notice
Highway 130—the Kea‘au-Pahoa Highway—is closed in both directions at the Kea‘au transfer station.
BedMart to Open in Hilo in January
With the new year comes Hawaiʻi’s third BedMart, slated to open in Hilo in January. Hilo families in need can look forward to mattress donations as well.
No Tsunami Generated from Dec. 28 Quake
There were no threats following a preliminary magnitude 3.2 earthquake reported at 3:38 p.m. (HST) on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, near ʻĀinaloa on the east end of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.
West Hawai‘i State Parks to Close Early NY Eve
The Department of Land and Natural Resources will close West Hawai‘i state parks at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, New Year’s Eve. Parks closing early include Hapuna, Kiholo and Kekaha Kai (Mahaiula and Kua Bay sections).
Game Bird Hunting to Begin at Kahua/Ponoholo Ranch
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife announced the opening of bird hunting in the Kahua/Ponoholo Ranch Cooperative Game Management Area on Saturday, Jan. 2.
Weak, Southeasterly Winds Expected Today
Weak winds and southeasterly flow are expected to take over the forecast for the next few days. Land and sea breezes will develop bringing sunny mornings…
NW & SSW Hold Through Morning
Our current northwest swell is forecast to ease through midweek. A new west-northwest / northwest swell is expected to build overnight Wednesday…
HPD Releases End-of-Year Crash Fatality Stats
During the week of Dec. 21 through 27, 2015, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested eight motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes—one of them was involved in two separate crashes.
Waiakea High School to Compete in LifeSmarts Championship
Waiakea High School in Hilo will compete with three teams from O‘ahu in the LifeSmarts Hawaii State Championship on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at the Hawai‘i State Capitol Auditorium.
Legal Smoking Age Rises to 21 on Jan. 1
On Friday, Hawaiʻi will become the first state in the nation to raise the age on the sale of tobacco products and e-cigs to 21.
