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VIDEOS: Merrie Monarch Festival Week – A Look Back
Merrie Monarch week videos videos feature musicians, craft vendors, kumu hula, and lots more.
Hilo Man Charged in Stolen Tractor-Trailer Incident
Just after 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, South Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of a tractor and trailer that hit two vehicles and a home on Pilipa’a Street in Hilo.
Dengue Fever Cases Remain at 263
In total, 237 Big Island residents have contracted the disease, along with 26 visitors to the island.
UPDATE: Fire Crews Respond to Hilo Blaze
The Hawai’i County Fire Department responded to a fire located on Mililani Street in Hilo just after 10 a.m. on Monday
Free Computer Basics Classes at Pahala Library
The free classes will take place on Tuesday evenings at two different 30-minute time slots – 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – in the computer labs of the Adult Section.
Big Island Hosts HSJGA Junior Tour Series Event
The weekend’s Hawai’i State Junior Golf Association tournament was the third of four events in the 14 and Under JTS series
Scheduled Lane Closures April 4-8
Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.
Trade Winds Shifting to Southeasterlies Today
The trades will weaken and shift out of the southeast through Monday as a cold front approaches from the northwest. A band of low clouds and showers associated with…
Today’s Big Island Surf Report
Our current northwest swell is down to leftovers today. Models are showing another northwest swell around April 6th. Will keep an eye on the progress…
No Tsunami Threat Following 7.2M Vanuatu Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Vanuatu.
PHOTOS: Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
Over 100 entries were a part of the parade, featuring a mix of bands, businesses, community organizations, pa’u riders, dignitaries, and more.
New Member Appointed to State Judicial Selection Commission
Dr. Dubanoski was sworn in on Friday and will replace Dr. Phyllis C. Horner for the remainder of her term.
Gov. Ige: Hawai‘i to Save $32.8 M Through GO Bond Sale
Previously issued at a higher interest rate, the bonds fund construction or the acquisition of public improvement projects like public buildings, elementary and secondary schools, and university facilities.
Weekend Road Work
Various lane closures associated with ongoing road work will continue throughout the weekend.
Moderate Trade Winds Expected for Weekend
Moderate trade winds are expected for the islands through Sunday with clouds and showers focusing across windward and mauka spots. The trades will taper…
Small Swells Filter in For Weekend
Our current northwest swell is down to leftovers today. A north swell is expected Sunday into Monday but will be heavily shadowed. Models are…
Retired Circuit Court Judge to Hear Mauna Kea Contested Case
Judge Amano will determine the schedule for the Thirty Meter Telescope contested case hearing.
Dazzling Array at Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts Fair
Locals and visitors alike delight in Hawaiian goods.
Man Released From Custody in Wife’s Death
Seventy-year-old James Mansker was arrested after police responded to the Kona Highlands subdivision Thursday morning and found a woman, identified as Marsha Mansker, with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
Dengue: No New Cases, Transfer Station Hour Extensions
No new cases of dengue fever have been reported on the Big Island since March 23.
