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Police Seek Hilo Pawn Shop Theft Suspects
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help identifying two men whose images were captured on a surveillance camera during a theft in Hilo on May 26.
VOLCANO WATCH: Where You Gonna Go When the Volcano Flows?
South Kona and Ka‘ū District residents might also wonder where they’re gonna go when the volcano erupts—even if it flows, rather than “blows.”
Foundation Offers Science Camp Scholarships
The 10-day overnight camp gives teens entering grades 8 through 12 the opportunity to explore the environmental diversity that Hawai‘i Island has to offer.
Salvation Army Celebrates With Free Donuts
In celebration of Salvation Army National Donut Day on June 3, its thrift stores in Hilo and Kona will offer a free donut to each customer from 9 a.m. to noon.
Hot & Humid, AM Sunshine / PM Clouds Today
Trade winds will weaken and daytime sea breezes and nighttime land breezes will become more widespread from Friday night through the weekend. Sea breezes…
Next Significant Swell About a Week Out
Current blend of southerly swells continue to ease. Nothing significant is…
State Government Upgrades GIS System
The state has made upgrades to its geographic information system that take advantage of current advances in server-based GIS and cloud services…
Recruitment for State Sheriffs Begins
The Department of Public Safety is looking for a few good men and women to join the State Sheriff Division.
Marine Debris Most Prevalent on Niʻihau
Hawai‘i Island’s analysis showed 2,200 pieces of marine debris—mostly plastic. Debris was concentrated on the southeastern tip around Kamilo Point.
Weather Shift Expected Today
Trade winds will weaken soon and daytime sea breezes with nighttime land breezes will become more widespread from Friday night through Monday. Sea breezes…
Surf Goes Pretty Quiet Through This Weekend
South-southeast and southwest swell mix is expected to continue fading. Trace amount of surf energy Friday and into the weekend. SPAC is pretty quiet until…
June HVNP Flight Operations Schedule
Park management requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations…
HPD: Counterfeit Cases Spike in Hilo & Puna
HPD officials are warning the public about a spike in counterfeit cases in the Hilo and Puna districts. In May, police investigated 23 counterfeit cases.
HPD: 2016 Fatal Crashes Increase Over 28%
So far this year, there have been nine fatal crashes on Hawaiʻi Island compared with seven fatal crashes during the same period last year.
SW Reinforcement Expected, Swells Fading
South-southeast swell is on an easing trend. Another southwest swell is…
Hybrid Weather Pattern With Trades Increasing
Locally breezy trade winds will push a cloud band over the state keeping windward areas rather wet through Wednesday. Drier conditions are expected…
Police Seek Witnesses to Pedestrian Fatality
Hawaiʻi Island police are seeking witnesses to a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision Friday, May 27, at the Kea‘au Transfer Station.
Two Arrested After Park Robbery
Briana Pama of Kealakekua and Justin Matias of Kailua-Kona were arrested after a Texas man reported a robbery on May 27 at Koloko-Honokōhou National Park.
Chocolate Factory Earns TripAdvisor Award
The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory recently received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
Visitor Numbers Up .8 %, Spending Up 13.1%
Hawai‘i Island experienced little growth in visitor arrivals (+.8%) in April 2016, but a notable gain in visitor expenditures (+13.1%).
