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TRAFFIC UPDATE: Closures Reported Along Highway 19
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that significant flooding in the area is occurring.
Dengue: No New Cases Confirmed
On Wednesday, a new case was confirmed by Hawai’i Department of Health officials. That case remains listed by DOH as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes with an onset of illness of March 17.
KMA to Open for Weekend Turkey Hunting
Keamuku Maneuver Area will open this weekend for turkey hunting.
Officer and Fire Fighter of the Year Awardees Honored
The pair was honored by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i during a dinner ceremony on Thursday.
VOLCANO WATCH: Puzzle of the Nīnole Hills Solved
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses the puzzle of the Nīnole Hills in this week’s Volcano Watch.
Small Swells Continue for Big Island
Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.) There are no marine alerts posted at this time. 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 projected winds, tides, swell direction & period and expected […]
Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Possible Today
A weak trough of low pressure west of the state this afternoon, will slowly push eastward across the island chain tonight through Saturday. An unstable airmass is expected to accompany…
Dengue Count Holds at 263, DOH Urges Precautions for Merrie Monarch Participants
On Wednesday, one new dengue case was confirmed by DOH with an onset of illness of March 17. The case remains listed by DOH as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes.
Census: Big Island Sees 1.2 Percent Population Growth
Census data shows the latest population number for the Big Island as 196,428 individuals, a growth from 2014 numbers of 194,016.
Hawai’i CC Chancellor Search Narrows to Four
Larry Buckley, Micheal Glisson, Anthony Munroe, and Rachel Solemsaas are the final four selections.
Big Island Unemployment Numbers Stable
In the past year, the Big Island’s unemployment rate has dropped by 1.1 percent from 4.9 percent.
UPDATE: West Hawai’i Fire Still Burning, Highway 190 Reopens
Highway 190 remains closed between Makalei Street and the Daniel K. Inouye Highway junction.
Military Convoys Scheduled to Travel Saturday Through Thursday
Army officials say Oahu-based service members will travel between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and again between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. from Saturday, March 26 through March 31.
Land / Sea Breeze Weather Pattern Today
Light winds are expected to continue through the end of the week, allowing for clouds to build over the islands during the afternoon and evening hours…
Small Swells Expected Today
A small west-northwest swell is expected to continue Thursday before fading Friday and into the weekend. A small…
UH-Hilo, Manoa Hoping for Travel Relief from Legislature
According to UH-Hilo athletic director Pat Guillen, his department is asking for $560,000 in travel funding relief. About 70 percent of his school’s operating budget is consumed by travel costs.
New Names Mix In With County Council Re-Election Hopefuls
There will be at least two new Hawai’i County Council members as the November election rolls around, although every other seat has a current seat holder hoping for re-election.
UPDATE: West Hawai’i Brush Fire Burns 1,300 Acres
A brush fire burning in along Highway 190 has caused the closure of the highway from Kaiminani Drive to the Daniel K. Inouye Highway in West Hawai’i.
Joint Task Force Arrests Dozens in ‘Operation Violence Reduction 12’
In total, 162 fugitives were arrested, and 258 outstanding state arrest warrants were conducted on the Big Island, Maui, and Oahu.
Police Seek Witnesses in Pepe’ekeo Incident
A 21-year-old woman reported that she was traveling on Kumula Street in Pepe’ekeo when a car operated by an unknown woman intentionally struck her vehicle, nearly causing her to lose control of her car.
