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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.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes Offers 17 Fee-Free Days in 2016
In celebration of the 100th birthday of the National Park Service, all national parks will waive entrance fees on 16 special days in 2016, and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will offer one additional fee-free day to celebrate its 100th birthday on Aug. 1, 2016.
Hilo Resident Mayryn Immy Reported Missing
She is described as a Micronesian, 5-feet-3 inches tall, 156 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes and a scar on her right cheek. She was last seen wearing a white shirt and black pants.
Kekoa Gapol of Pāhoa Reported Missing
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for Kekoa Gapol, an 18-year-old Pāhoa man who was reported missing.
Winds Weaken, Land & Sea Breezes Expected
Gusty trades will continue to weaken and are expected to veer east-southeasterly on Monday and will drop off much more by Tuesday. We should actually see a period…
Swells Peak Today for Big Island
A new northwest swell is forecast to peak early Monday before starting an easing trend through Tuesday. Tuesday overhead waves are still expected..
Kawaihae Road Closed at MM 60
Hawai‘i Island police report that Kawaihae Road is closed at the 60 mile marker until about 9:30 p.m. tonight due to a downed power line resulting from a traffic collision.
Police Searching for Missing Hilo Woman
Missing Hilo woman Michelle Hanagami, 26, was last seen on Dec. 23.
Scheduled Lane Closures Through Jan. 1
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road closures through Jan. 1.
Gusts up to 50 mph Forecast for Kohala
The strong and gusty trades will continue through the remainder of the holiday weekend. Low clouds and showers continue to focus over our usual windward…
NW and SSW Swells Expected This Weekend
A new northwest swell is forecast to fill in overnight into Sunday morning and peak in the afternoon. Another larger reinforcement is expected to build late Sunday…
Wind Advisory Posted for Parts of Big Island
Strong gusty trades will continue through the holiday weekend. Showers are expected to continue to focus over windward and mauka areas. Some of the larger…
New Swells for Weekend
A new northwest swell is forecast to fill in Sunday morning and peak in the afternoon. Another reinforcement is expected to build late Sunday and peak early…
Miloli‘i and Honomalino Bay Areas Closed Due to Dengue Outbreak
Due to the dengue fever outbreak at Miloli‘i, the Department of Land and Natural Resources has closed to the public all state unencumbered lands in the immediate vicinity of Miloli‘i village and Honomalino Bay.
UPDATE: Andrea Ruggirello Found
The Hawai‘i Police Department received a report of a missing female in Kailua-Kona. Andrea Ruggirello, 22, was reported missing in the early morning hours of Dec. 25, 2015.
Suspect Charged in Double Sex Assault Case
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a Big Island man with 27 offenses in connection with a double sexual assault Tuesday, Dec. 22, in the Piʻihonua area.
Big Island Christmas Weather Forecast
A new slightly better swell is expected to fill in Thursday night into Friday. A new northwest swell is forecast to fill in Sunday morning…
Christmas Day Weather Forecast
Moderate trade winds are expected to begin to increase late tonight through this weekend. Clouds and showers will remain focused over the windward and mauka areas…
HPD Seeking Identity of Post Office Vandals
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking the public for help in identifying two persons observed on video surveillance damaging a lock on a mailbox at a Post Office in the Puna District today, Thursday, Dec. 24, at approximately 1:26 a.m.
Governor Extends Hawai‘i’s Efforts for the Homeless
Gov. David Ige signed a proclamation to continue efforts with the state’s counties to provide emergency shelter, long-term housing and services to the homeless.
