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UPDATE: West Hawai’i Brush Fire Causes Road Closure
Stay with Big Island Now as we bring you updated information as it become available.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat Following 7.0M Vanuatu Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Vanuatu.
Moderate Trades, Windward Showers Today
Moderate trade winds will persist through Saturday. The stable trade wind flow will focus clouds and showers over windward slopes, while random pockets…
Upcoming Swells Largely Blocked from Big Island
Northwest swell down to leftovers. Another northwest pulse is possible for the weekend, building Saturday and easing Sunday. Another pulse is possible around…
Three UH Infrared Telescope Vehicles Stolen in Hilo
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that the vehicles were a gray 2011 Ford pickup truck, a white 2014 Ford flatbed truck, and a black 2013 Ford Explorer.
Thirty-Day Milestone Reached in Big Island Dengue Outbreak
A major milestone was reached in the Big Island dengue fever outbreak, with 30 days since the last report of locally acquired dengue fever.
Autopsy on Ocean View Man Inconclusive
Watson died while in police custody Monday morning after the Hawai’i Police Department was called to a Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision home in response to a reported shooting.
Students Plan to ‘Fight the Hike’ with Tuition-Opposing Rallies
Student have organized what they area calling “Fight the Hike” rallies on both campuses to show opposition to the increases.
Malama Market Pahoa Sets Eyes on New Location in 2018
Malama Market will be the anchor tenant of the new Puna Kai shopping center, located just down the road from Pahoa MarketPlace on Kea’au-Pahoa Road.
Ohia Seed Conservation Campaign Exceeds Original Goal
In two months, the campaign raised its initial goal with 407 individual contributions.
State and County Officials Plan Dengue Status Update
The Oahu meeting will discuss a new phase of response activities as no newly confirmed cases have occurred in over a month.
DWS to Host Hearing on Power Cost Charge
Currently, the Power Cost Charge is $1.81 per thousand gallons. That rate could decrease by eleven cents to $1.70 under the new clause.
Trade Winds Continue, Weaken for Weekend
Trade winds are expected for the rest of the week and into the weekend. Trades will be moderate to breezy but becoming slightly weaker as the weekend approaches. Clouds and…
New Swells on the Horizon for Big Island
Northwest swell down to leftovers. Another northwest pulse is possible for the weekend, building Saturday and easing Sunday. Another pulse…
No New Dengue Cases Confirmed Tuesday
The Hawai’i Department of Health continues to list the total case count at 264 cases, with the most recent case confirmed on Friday.
Waiakea Clinches BIIF Championship in Classic Series
With the win, Waiakea clinched the 2016 BIIF Division I Baseball Championship and earned a first-round bye in next week’s state tournament on Maui.
Honoka’a Jazz Band Receives Congressional Recognition
Big Island students and music director Gary Washburn were recognized during the tour with a congressional certificate.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 341 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016. That number is a 14 percent increase from last year’s count of 299 arrests during the same time period.
