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Gusty Winds Expected up to 40 mph Today
Gusty trade winds will continue through Friday. Showers will favor windward and mountain areas with a few reaching leeward locations. Over the weekend we expect…
Swell Shifts Direction Today
Our current west-northwest swell is expected to continue fading today. A northwest reinforcement is filling in. Swell will remain elevated for the Hilo coast…
DOH Releases New Map as Dengue Count Rises
After no confirmed cases of Big Island dengue fever on Tuesday, the number of cases rose by six on Wednesday, with the most recent onset of illness listed as Dec. 3
Woman Wanted for Questioning in Abuse Case
Thirty-five-year-old Leah Sussanna Burns is being sought by the police for questioning in an abuse investigation.
Native Hawaiian Education Provisions Pass Senate
Several of United States Senator Brian Schatz’s provisions for Native Hawaiian education passed the Senate Wednesday with majority support.
Police Request Public’s Help in Identifying Wanted Woman
The identity of a woman wanted for questioning is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Pipe Invitational is ‘On’: VIP Trip to Billabong Pipe Masters Awarded
Big Island Now and Maui Now, in partnership with Rising Sun Solar and Sunrun, have announced the winner of the contest for a trip to the Billabong Pipe Masters being held on Oʻahu.
Breezy Winds Return, Trade Wind Weather Expected
Wednesday through Friday we expect a return of moderate to strong trade winds. Clouds and showers should focus over windward…
Small Craft Advisory Posted, Large Swell Builds
Our current west-northwest swell is expected to continue building today. The swell will build Wednesday, peaking in the afternoon for both the Hilo…
Konawaena Sweeps BIIF DII Football Awards
Konawaena High School swept all of the top awards after an 11-2 season that led to a state semifinal appearance.
Confirmed Dengue Cases Hold at 139
No new cases of dengue fever on the Big Island were reported by the Hawai’i Department of Health on Tuesday.
$23K in Repellent Donated to ‘Fight the Bite’
Longs Drugs and Foodland Inc. provided $23,000 worth of mosquito repellent to support the state and county’s efforts in stopping the spread of dengue fever.
Two Men Wanted for Robbery Questioning
The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for two men wanted for questioning in a robbery investigation.
NW Fades, Large WNW Expected Soon
Our current northwest swell is expected to continue fading today. New west-northwest will build through Wednesday…
Light Winds, Hazy Skies Today
Light winds are expected over the islands for another day with land and sea breezes developing during night and day. Clouds and showers…
Escaped Furlough Inmate Located
Joshua Lopes-Keli, 26, who was wanted for furlough violation as a Hawai’i Community Correctional Center inmate, was located on Saturday.
Police Seek Stolen Bicycles
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating three stolen bicycles with a total value of $4,700.
Confirmed Dengue Fever Cases at 139
Confirmed cases of dengue fever climbed by three over the weekend to 139.
‘Aimakapā Fishpond Site Visit Planned by NPS
A site visit has been planned by the National Park Service, as the Restoration Management Plan for the ‘Aimakapā Fishpond and Wetlands environmental assessment opens for public comment.
