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Snow Atop Mauna Kea… in June!
Today, June 14, 2016, a light dusting of snow was observed atop Hawaii’s highest peak. To see live web cameras of the current conditions click here…
Virgin Airlines Begins LA–Maui Flights Today
Virgin America’s nonstop daily flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kahului Airport (OGG) began today.
Breezy Winds Continue Today
Breezy trade winds are expected through the remainder of the week. A rather wet pattern is forecast to continue through Wednesday across windward…
South Reinforcement Maintains Wave Heights
A reinforcement out of the south is expected to keep the swell from fading too quickly. This is forecast to move in Tuesday and Wednesday…
Honolulu FBI: No Related Threats in Hawai‘i
In the wake of the Orlando tragedy, the Honolulu FBI assures the public that there are no known related threats within the Honolulu FBI’s area of responsibility.
Pāhoa Man Wanted for Questioning About Hilo Robbery
The suspect, Clarence Hatori, allegedly removed a large amount of cash from the victim’s car.The victim exited his car and struggled to gain possession of it…
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Through June 16
This action is to honor the victims of the attack that occurred on Sunday, June 12, in Orlando, Florida.
Chance of Locally Heavy Showers Continues
A nearby disturbance will keep the airmass over the islands rather unstable through Tuesday. Moisture riding in on the trades could be enhanced…
SSW Slowly Fades Through Work Week
Our current south-southwest swell is expected to slowly decrease through the week. A reinforcement out of the south is expected to keep the swell…
Big Island Weekend Weather Report
Moderate trade winds are expected through Sunday. The trades will then re-strengthen to windy levels for much of next week. Clouds and showers will focus…
SSW Swell Peaks Sunday Around Overhead
We expect a series of overlapping south-southwest swells to move in over the next few days. Wave heights will build with the peak expected Sunday. Standout…
30 Students to Begin Akamai Internship Program
The Akamai Workforce Initiative, a program dedicated to advancing Hawai‘i college students into STEM, has accepted 30 students into its internship program.
Breezy Winds Today, Fluctuate for Weekend
Moderate to breezy trade winds are expected through Friday. The trades should ease slightly Saturday through Sunday, then strengthen to locally windy…
Swells Peak This Weekend
Wave heights will build with the peak expected Sunday. Standout spots could be a few feet overhead on…
UPDATE: Hilo Man Arrested for Alleged Bomb Threat
South Hilo Patrol officers learned that a male customer had passed a handwritten bomb threat to a teller at a bank in a supermarket on Makaʻala Street in Hilo.
Island Air Adds 22 Agents for New Kona Flights
Twenty-two employees have joined Island Air’s staff for its new daily service to Kona International Airport starting Tuesday, June 14.
HPD Seeks Info on Terroristic Threatening Incident
Hawaiʻi Island police are seeking witnesses to an incident involving two cars in Hilo on Tuesday afternoon, June 7.
Series of SSW Swells Expected
We expect a series of overlapping south-southwest swells to move in over the next few days. Wave heights will build with the peak expected…
Winds to 20 mph or Higher Today
Moderate to breezy trade winds into the weekend. Passing showers will be focused over windward and mauka areas. An increase in shower activity is expected…
Green Sand Beach: A Big Island Wonder
One of the Big Island’s most breathtaking destinations, Papakolea Beach, is known more to tourists and locals alike as Green Sand Beach at Mahana Bay.
