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UPDATE: Hāmākua Coast Death Result of Drowning
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to the report of a body in open ocean .7 miles offshore of Honoli‘i Beach at approximately 1:30 p.m. today.
Annual Early Signs Health Fair Coming to Hilo
The Eighteenth Annual Early Signs Health Fair will be held at the LIfe Care Center of Hilo on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hot, Muggy Conditions Continue Today
Hot and muggy conditions are expected to continue as light trade winds veer to the southeast Tuesday through Wednesday. A rather wet pattern will continue…
Hualalai Resort Property Going Up for Auction
An exclusive estate located within Hawai‘i’s five-star Hualalai Resort comprised of approximately 10,472 square feet will sell to the highest bidder.
IRS Warns of Back-to-School Scams
The IRS is warning taxpayers against telephone scams targeting students and parents during the back-to-school season and demanding payments for fake taxes.
Island Air Expands Student-Friendly Fare Program
Island Air’s expanded College Student Standby Program offers discounted interisland rates for students enrolled at HPU, CUH and BYUH.
KTA Super Stores Hold Kahikina ‘Feed-A-Thon’
Hawai‘I Island’s Food Bank’s annual Feed-A-Thon will take place at KTA Super Stores locations and Waikoloa Village Market beginning Wednesday, Aug. 24.
Big Island Weekend Weather Forecast
A typical trade wind weather pattern is expected through the weekend. Clouds and passing showers will favor our usual windward and mauka spots. Early next week winds…
Trade Swell Continues, SSW Fading This Weekend
Trade swell will continue for the next few days with onshore conditions for windward sides….
Kilauea Lava Ocean Entry ‘Huge’
The ocean entry of Kīlauea Volcano’s 61G Lava Flow continues to increase the size of its lava delta at Kamokuna in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Is Another Kīlauea Volcano Explosion Likely?
The current Kīlauea summit eruption started explosively on March 19, 2008, when a rockfall temporarily impeded the release of volcanic gas from a new vent.
Sally’s to Sell Rare Admission Day Newspapers
The Salvation Army’s family thrift store, The Sally Shop in Hilo, will sell rare Admission Day newspapers on Friday, Aug. 19.
Pre-Season NNW Swell Fills in, Largely Blocked
Pre-season north-northwest swell is expected for Friday and Saturday. The Big Island will be heavily shadowed from this swell. …
Breezy Winds, Morning Trade Showers Today
Breezy trade winds are forecast to continue through Friday, then weaken during the weekend. An area of enhanced moisture is expected to keep showers…
DOH Confirms Source of Hep A Outbreak
Lab tests have confirmed the presence of hepatitis A in Sea Port Bay Scallops, previously identified as the likely source of the ongoing Hawai‘i outbreak.
HPD WANTED: Updated Warrant List Released
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person or persons on this list should call the Hawai‘i County Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
New Vog Information Available Online
New informational products about the health hazards of volcanic air pollution—vog—are available through a new interagency partnership.
Kona Village Resort to Reopen
Kamehameha Schools and Kennedy Wilson have reached a final agreement on a ground lease of the Kona Village Resort property on Hawai‘i island.
Increase in Showers & Cloud Cover Expected
Breezy trade winds are forecast to strengthen slightly Thursday through Friday, then slowly weaken again over the weekend. An area of enhanced moisture will cause showers to increase over windward areas…
