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Slight Decrease in Winds Today
Slight decrease in trade wind speeds and direction more easterly than normal. Note that a slightly enhanced pocket of moisture may cause an increase in trade…
SW Swell Peaks & Holds Through Friday
Small southerly swell is still showing. A southwest is holding and topping out through Friday. We may get a fun swell for…
Kiska Aids Vessel Near Hilo Breakwall
“If we didn’t get it off the rocks, that vessel would have been destroyed,” Lieutenant Kevin Trujillo said.
Entrance Fees to Increase at HVNP
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will increase entrance fees to the park, beginning on June 1.
HPA Breaks Ground on New Play Area
Construction will start in early June, and school officials say the building is scheduled to open in April 2017.
Police Investigating Hilo Attempted Robbery
A masked male suspect reportedly attempted to rob a Minit Stop employee.
No Tsunami Threat Following Earthquake off Coast of Ecuador
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred near the coast of Ecuador.
Breezy Trade Winds Expected Today
Breezy trade winds are forecast into Wednesday before gradually weakening for the second half of the week. Trades are expected to increase again…
SW Swell Fills in Today
Small southerly swell is still showing. A southwest is filling in and holding through the work week. We may…
Police Searching for Missing Man
David Sellars was last seen wearing a grey football jersey and grey shorts.
Lawmakers Urge House Speaker to Take Zika Funding to Floor
The request came as Senate members voted and passed $1.1 billion in funding to fight the virus.
Interim Civil Defense Administrator Named
A new interim administrator for the Hawai’i County Civil Defense agency has been named.
HPD Seeks Wanted Kona Man
Authorities described Manuel A. Perez as 5-foot-11 and 230 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.
Autobody Hawai’i Names 2016 Scholarship Winner
Konawaena High School senior Simon Ellis won a $1,000 cash prize with his essay, titled “Eclectic Election.”
Winds Fluctuating This Week
Moderate to breezy trade winds are forecast through Wednesday. Winds will weaken a bit Thursday and Thursday night with the trades picking back…
Trade Swell Holds Today
Small southerly swell is showing. A better southwest is forecast from Tuesday through Friday. We may get a fun swell for next week…
Police Renew Information Request on Attempted Theft
HPD reports that officers responded to a 9:35 p.m., call where they met a 20-year-old man from Volcano at a parking lot at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo.
TMT Hearing Officer Holds Pre-Hearing Conference
A hearing was scheduled for June by Amano for requests submitted by those who want to participate in the contested case proceeding.
