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Military Convoy to Pohakuloa Scheduled
A convoy from Kawaihae Harbor to Pohakuloa Training Area, is scheduled for Monday to Wednesday, June 20 to 22, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Weekend Weather Forecast
Trade winds are forecast through next week. Locally strong trades will ease slightly over the weekend. Rainfall will also decrease over the next couple of…
South Slowly Fading, New Swells on the Way
Our current south will fade through the weekend. A very small southwest…
Angry Passenger Lawsuit Dismissed
Justin Ngo was waiting in the Transportation Security Administration line at the Honolulu Airport while children behind him were bumping into his luggage.
Suspect Arrested for Assault on Man in Wheelchair
Pāhoa resident Christopher Mohrlang, 35, has been charged with two offenses in connection with an assault on a man in a wheelchair.
Mayoral Candidate Forum in Kailua-Kona
The first Hawai‘i County first mayoral candidate forum of the 2016 election year will be held on June 22, in the Kealakehe High School Cafeteria in Kailua-Kona.
Buon Gusto! Café Pesto Gets Even Better!
When I heard that Café Pesto was remodeling, my reaction was, “Why? It’s already so lovely.” Remodel they did, however, and I recently stopped in to check it out. Café Pesto is located inside the historic Hilo S. Hata building, just around the corner from the Hilo Farmers Market. Once inside, the jewel of the […]
Breezy Winds Continue With 35 mph Gusts
Breezy trade winds are expected through next week. Locally strong trades will ease a bit Sunday. Stable conditions will limit the intensity and…
South Exposures See Gradually Fading Surf
Our current south will fade over the next few days. Next week a series of south-southwest pulses are expected to filter…
Drone Team Gears Up for State Championships
Hawaii Drone Racing, the Big Island’s local team, is preparing to compete in the Hawai‘i State FPV Championships in Olowalu on Maui on June 25 and 26.
Sen. Schatz Proposes Papahānaumokuākea Expansion
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) sent his proposal to expand the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) to President Barack Obama on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, following the tenth anniversary of President George W. Bush’s executive order that established the monument’s original boundaries. At 582,578 square miles, the proposal would create the world’s largest marine protected […]
Papahānaumokuākea Celebrates 10 Years
Gov. David Ige issued a special proclamation on June 15 to honor the 10-year anniversary of the establishment of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Weather Trending Drier Today
Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.) A High Surf Advisory is posted for all islands through 6 a.m. Thursday for south shores and 6 p.m. Thursday for east shores. A Small Craft Advisory is posted for all Hawaii County waters and channels through 6 p.m. Thursday. Check our breaking news section for any urgent weather alerts […]
Wave Heights Maintain Before Gradual Drop
Our current south reinforcement will hold through Thursday and maintain wave heights along southern…
Robbery Suspect Collapses in Hilo Cellblock
Clarence Hatori of Pāhoa turned himself in at the Hilo police station, where he collapsed while alone in his cell.
HCC to Host Express Admissions Day, June 18
Hawai‘i Community College will host Express Admissions Day on Saturday, June 18, at the Manono campus in Hilo and the Pālamanui campus in Kona.
Winds Gusting up to 35 mph Today
Breezy trade winds will continue through the rest of this week before weakening a bit during the weekend. Wetter than normal trade showers will…
South Reinforcement Maintains Wave Heights
Our current south reinforcement will hold through Wednesday and maintain wave heights along southern exposures before fading through the…
UPDATE: NWS Extends Flood Advisory for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a flood advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i at 12:34 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, until 3:30 p.m.
Kona Commons Aloha Keiki Run, June 18
The Kona Marathon will present the 8th Annual Kona Commons Aloha Keiki Run on Saturday, June 18, beginning at 8 a.m.
