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Dengue Cases Rise, Infection Count Drops
One new confirmed dengue case has been classified as a visitor, bringing the total case count of those not from the Big Island to have been infected to 18.
Pahoa Police Station Phone Lines Back in Service
Phones at the Pahoa Police Station are back in service following a temporary outage.
Slight Drop in Big Island Unemployment
Hawai’i’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly in November to 3.2 percent.
Police Release Dec. 18 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
DLNR Recognizes Whale Responders
HIPc198, the official named of the stranded whale, was determined to have died from abnormal blood clot formations in the heart and lungs.
Wind Advisory Posted for Gusts up to 55 mph
Strong trade winds will strengthen slightly Friday and Saturday, then gradually weaken into the middle of next week. Clouds and showers will occasionally affect…
Winds Prompt Several Marine Weather Alerts
Our current north-northwest swell slowly ease today into Saturday. A new north swell is expected to build Sunday into the chest/head high range or so…
Holani Continuing FB Career at Kansas
Hilo High School graduate Tanikeni “Isi” Holani turned down an offer from the University of Hawai’i to continue his collegiate career at Kansas.
Active Dengue Cases Drop to Five
The Hawai’i Department of Health is currently monitoring five active cases of dengue fever on the Big Island.
Big Island Hospitals Receive Top Rankings
All three major Big Island hospitals were recently ranked within the top five of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ recent ranking.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Mexico Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico.
Life Care Center of Hilo’s Ridley Honored
Life Care Center of Hilo’s Chris Ridley is among several state-wide honorees who exhibit dedication to the reduction in the number of senior fall injuries.
Gusty Conditions Continue for Big Island Today
Breezy trade winds will build even more through Friday, and then remain strong into next week. Clouds and showers are expected to be light and limited mainly…
Gale Warning, Small Craft Advisory Posted
Our current northwest swell is expected to shift a bit more north-northwest today and begin easing. Friday and Saturday we’ll be down to leftovers…
Oliveira: Dengue Fever Outbreak Remains ‘Active’
According to the Department of Health, there are seven active cases of dengue fever on the Big Island. A total of 157 individuals have contracted the virus.
Cemetery Road Restoration Complete
The 12-foot, one-lane roadway was restored as part of the Cemetery Road restoration project.
TMT Equipment Removal Underway
Construction equipment on Mauna Kea since April is being removed by Thirty Meter Telescope builders Wednesday.
Kea’au Man Sought on Warrant, Questioning
Forty-two-year-old Mario Hernandez is being sought by police on a bench warrant and is also wanted for questionin
Police Investigate Second Milo Street Burglary
The public’s help is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department is identifying two suspects for their involvement in a Kea’au business theft.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 1,028 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2015. That number is a 6.5 percent decrease from last year’s count of 1,099 arrests during the same time period.
