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State Gives Briefing on Dengue Fever Outbreak
Governor David Ige and officials from the Department of Health gave the latest information on its response to the dengue fever outbreak, which has affected 79 Big Island residents and visitors.
‘Mechanical Issue’ Diverts Kona-Bound Plane
A United Airlines flght headed to the Kona International Airport turned around Thursday morning following a report of a mechanical issue.
DOH Updates Dengue Fever Map, Count Up to 79
Confirmed cases of dengue fever have reached 79, as of Thursday morning.
HFD Responds to Ohai Street Fire
A single-family house off Ohai Street in Hilo caught fire early Thursday morning.
Umauma Bridge Reopens Following Week-Long Closure
Umauma Bridge has reopened following a week-long closure that resulted from excess water flow beneath the bridge.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended Through 4:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the Big Island through 4:15 p.m.
Flood Watch Posted, Winter Weather Expected
Increasing trades will keep showers focused over windward and mauka areas during the Increased moisture is forecast to move over the islands…
Trade Swell Continues, WNW Fills in Today
A west-northwest continues to fill in today showing best for the Kona side initially but dropping off by the end of the week…
DOH: Dengue Fever Count Now 72
Dengue fever continues to strike the Big Island as the total number of confirmed cases of the virus rose to 72 Wednesday.
Flash Flood Watch Issued Through Late Thursday
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the Big Island through late Thursday.
TMT Opponents Gather as Project Halts
A large group of opponents of the $1.4 billion Thirty Meter Telescope project gathered early Wednesday morning for a ceremony on the slopes of Mauna Kea.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat Following 6.8M Solomon Islands Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in the Solomon Islands
Windward Showers, Increasing Winds Today
Increasing trades will keep showers focused over windward and mauka areas during the next several days. The southern portions of the aloha state…
WNW Fills in Today, Trade Swell Holds
A west-northwest swell is expected to build with knee/waist high waves Wednesday into Thursday and fading late Thursday into Friday. Thursday and Friday…
UPDATE: Supreme Court Issues Temporary Halt to TMT
The Hawai’i Supreme Court has granted a request for an emergency stay upon appeal, putting a temporary stop to any construction plans of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea.
Dengue Count Jumps by Nine
As of Tuesday afternoon, a total of 65 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed by the Hawai’i Department of Health.
Governor on TMT: ‘This is Not the Start of Construction’
Governor David Ige released a statement Tuesday regarding safe access to the summit of Mauna Kea.
UPDATE: Umauma Bridge Remains Closed
Umauna Bridge and its surrounding roadway was closed late last week as the result of a “significant amount of water” flowing under the bridge.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 941 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2015. That number is a 7.9 percent decrease from last year’s number of 1,022 arrests during the same time period.
HVNP: New Artist-in-Residence Arrives in December
Dr. Jean-René Leblanc will present a bold new perspective on Hawai’i beauty as he spends the month of December at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park as artist-in-residence.
