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Wet, Windy Weather for Windward Big Island
A windy, wet trade wind pattern is forecast for the next few days. Showers will favor windward and mauka spots with the winds pushing some showers…
Report: Hawaiʻi Economy Continues to Grow
The DBEDT released its fourth quarter statistical and economic report and says stable growth remains for Hawaiʻi’s economy
Federal Court Overturns Big Island GMO Ban
The Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled on Nov. 18 that Hawai‘i County laws banning genetically modified organisms are invalid…
‘Alalā Preparing for Life in Hawaiian Forest
The five male birds living in an aviary at the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve on Hawai‘i Island are adjusting well to their new environment…
Scheduled Lane Closures: Nov. 21–25
The state DOT and the County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works have announced temporary road and lane closures for Monday through Friday, Nov. 21 to 25.
Windward Sides are Wet Today, Breezy Winds
Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.) A Small Craft Advisory is posted for all Hawaii County waters through 6 p.m. Monday. Check our breaking news section for any urgent weather alerts or updates to the weather alerts listed above. **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island high/low forecasted temperatures, […]
NNE Swell Fills in Today for Big Island
A modest northeast swell is expected to fill in today. Overlapping northwest…
Firefighters Extinguish Keauhou Home Blaze
The Keauhou Fire Company responded to a structure fire at 79-7212 Māmalahoa Highway in Keauhou at 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Winds Gusting to 35 mph, Windward Showers Increase
Trade winds will remain rather breezy over the next several days. Moisture associated with an old frontal boundary will increase showers this weekend especially over windward…
Hawai‘i Stands Up for Standing Rock
Over 100 Big Island residents took part in a peaceful demonstration on Nov. 15 in Hilo in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota.
Crusin’ Kaloko-Honokōhau Park with Tita Nui
On the western shore of Hawai‘i Island just north of Kailua-Kona is Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Spreads to Hamakua
Two laboratory tests have confirmed that a very old tree in the Hilo Forest Reserve was killed by the fast-moving fungal infection known as Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.
Traffic Advisory: Watch for Nēnē on Roadways
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park reminds drivers to watch out for nēnē entering their breeding/nesting season.
Breezy Trade Winds up to 35 mph Today
Breezy trade winds are expected to continue across the islands into next week. Clouds and showers carried on the trades will focus over windward and mauka areas. Some…
New NW Fills in, High Surf Advisory Posted
A new northwest swell is expected to build Friday and hold into Saturday before fading out. Another modest dose of north-northeast…
Legislators Denounce Japanese-American Internment Comments
Sens. Hirono and Schatz released statements in response to Trump surrogate Carl Higbie’s remarks that the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II should be used as precedent for the creation of a Muslim registry.
Seabirds Struggle for Survival on Mauna Loa
High on the slopes of Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth, a unique Hawaiian seabird struggles for survival.
UH Hilo, PISCES, NASA Prepare for Mars Mission
The project is focused on developing operation protocols for a joint human-robotic exploration of Mars in the search for extraterrestrial life.
International Field Readies for Millers’ Surf Challenge
Mike Stewart, winner of last year’s event, sets up for a tube ride at Honoli‘i on the Big Island. Photo: Tyler Rock/Freesurf.
TMT Hearing: Native Hawaiian Practitioner Testifies
Native Hawaiian practitioner Wallace Ishibashi Jr. was called to the witness stand.
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