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Grand Princess Rerouted Due to Circuit Breaker Failure
The Grand Princess Cruise ship en route from San Francisco, Calif. to Hilo on Monday suffered a significant failure, causing the ship to reroute to Honolulu.
DBEDT Breaks Down Hawai’i Home Buying
Over a seven year period, the majority of Big Island homes were purchased along the Kohala Coast, in Puna, and in Kona.
Today’s Big Island Weather Forecast
Trades are expected to stay at moderate to locally fresh speeds through Tuesday. On Wednesday the winds are expected to…
NW Fades, New Advisory Level NW Tomorrow
Our current northwest swell is expected to continue its steady fading trend. A reinforcing northwest swell is expected to arrive late Tuesday, and then peak on…
Autopsy Reveals Cause of Murder Victim’s Death
Keola Penovaroff, 39, was found unresponsive Thursday night outside a residence along West Kawailani Street in Hilo.
Confirmed Dengue Count at 112
Confirmed cases of dengue fever on the Big Island have risen to 112, up by five since the last updated case numbers last Thursday.
Visitor Arrivals Continue to Break Records
During the month of October, a total of 652,616 tourists stepped foot in Hawai’i, a 4.8 percent increase.
Police Search for Missing Teen Noelani Coughlin
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for the teen, identified as Noelani Coughlin.
Native Hawaiian Election Votes Extended
Na’i Aupuni announced Monday morning that votes for a Native Hawaiian election that could lead to self-governance have been extended.
Final Participatory NextEra PUC Hearing Begins
The State of Hawai’i Public Utilities Commission will get underway with its final component of the participatory progress Monday.
Scheduled Lane Closures Nov. 30-Dec. 4
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.
Breezy Winds, Hurricane Season Comes to End
The trades are expected to ease a little on Monday. On Wednesday we expect a reinforcement in the trades. The forecast will remain relatively dry and stable…
Large NW Fades, New NW Expected Soon
Our current northwest swell is expected to hold through the morning before beginning a steady fading trend. A reinforcing northwest swell is expected to…
Police Nab, Charge Murder Suspect
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged 39-year-old Kalani Lono Kaohimaunu, the suspect in a murder that took place in Hilo on Thanksgiving.
Weekend Lane Closure
Rehabilitation work on Umauma Bridge continues as weekend and night work is underway.
Dengue Count Sits at 107
A total of 107 cased of dengue fever have been confirmed by the Hawai’i Department of Health since the onset of the Big Island breakout.
NPS Seeks Volcano Crash Witnesses
Witnesses of a fatal single-vehicle crash at the Pi’i Mauna Drive intersection of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park are being sought by National Park Service rangers.
