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Shelter Closed: Red Cross to Assess Damage
Red Cross volunteers on both the Big Island will be canvassing the hardest hit areas today to assess damage (weather permitting).
Pi‘opi‘o: Recovering the History of Hilo’s Wahi Pana
On Sept. 26, five students will share what they have learned about Hilo’s cultural and historical environment at the Lyman Museum.
Today’s Big Island Weather Forecast
Alerts Flash Flood Watch Issued: September 15 at 3:25 AM HST until September 16 at 6:00 PM HST by NWS Areas affected: Portions of the Big Island Flood Advisory Issued: September 15 at 3:23 AM HST by NWS Areas affected: Hawaii Check our breaking news section for any urgent weather alerts or updates to the […]
Today’s Big Island Surf Report
Alerts Small Craft Advisory Issued: September 15 at 3:28 AM HST until September 17 at 6:00 PM HST by NWS Areas affected: Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters; Maalaea Bay; Pailolo Channel **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island projected winds, tides, swell direction & […]
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning Issued for Big Island
A Flood Advisory and Flash Flood Watch was issued: at 4:36 p.m. Sept. 14, 2016, by the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Gabbard Calls for Review of Care for Hilo Veteran
In response to investigations revealing egregious wait times for veterans seeking an appointment with a primary care physician, Rep. Gabbard…
Fair Wind Cruises Celebrates 45 Years of Ocean Adventures
It all started 45 years ago when what was to be a brief stop in Kona during a cruise from Northern California to the South Pacific…
Hawaiian Airlines Contributes to $50,000 Conservation Fund
The fund was created to honor Hawaiʻiʻs role as host of the IUCN World Conservation Congress and will provide grants to nonprofits battling climate change.
Meeting to Focus on Big Island’s Energy Future
The public is invited to join the discussion at this month’s West Hawaii Forum on Sept. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Council Chambers Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. The meeting will explore varying energy visions with top stakeholders in a post-NextEra […]
Another Hep Case Confirmed at O‘ahu Restaurant
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health confirmed an additional case of hepatitis A in an O‘ahu food service worker on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Your Big Island Weather Report
Alerts Flood Advisory Issued: September 14 at 4:11 AM HST by NWS Areas affected: Hawaii 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, projected winds, projected localized weather conditions, […]
Today’s Big Island Surf Report
Alerts There are no alerts posted at this time. **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island projected winds, tides, swell direction & period and expected wave heights.** Big Island Surf Forecast Hilo: Surf heights are expected to be in the knee to shoulder high range today. Small mid period swell […]
Taste of the Hawaiian Range Returns to Waikoloa
The 21st Annual Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range and Agriculture Festival was presented at Hilton Waikoloa Village on Friday, Sept. 9.
Today’s Big Island Weather Forecast
Alerts Flash Flood Watch Issued: September 13 at 3:22AM HST until September 14 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Areas affected: Big Island Interior; Big Island North and East; Haleakala Summit; Kohala; Kona; Lanai Makai; Lanai Mauka; Leeward Haleakala; Maui Central Valley; Maui Leeward West; Maui Windward West; Molokai Leeward; Molokai Windward; South Big Island; Windward […]
Today’s Big Island Surf Report
Alerts There are no alerts posted at this time. **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island projected winds, tides, swell direction & period and expected wave heights.** Big Island Surf Forecast Hilo side: Surf heights are expected in knee to shoulder high range today. Small short period wind waves from […]
UPDATE: Big Island Man in Custody on Sexual Assault Charges
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 30-year-old man wanted on sexual assault charges.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Continues Across Big Island Native Forests
Aerial surveys have revealed that fungal disease Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has impacted nearly 50,000 acres of native forests on the Big Island.
HPD Seeks ID in Hilo Theft Investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning for a theft committed on Sept. 3 at a store in Hilo.
