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Flags to Fly at Half Staff for Former Rep
Hawai‘i State Rep. Mark Moses was 68 when he passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Accident Causes 70-Gallon Fuel Spill
The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to an accident on Dec. 25, 2016, at 1:54 a.m. at the Puainako extension, just before Mile Marker 4.
UPDATE 2: Hilo Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged a 35-year-old Pāhoa man in connection with a weapons incident in Hilo on Saturday morning, Dec. 24.
High Winds Prompt Wind Advisory for Big Island
Gusty strong trades will continue through the first half of the week. Clouds and showers are forecast for mainly windward and mauka spots in the morning…
High Winds, Dropping Seas with High Surf Advisory in Effect
Our current NW swell is holding through the first half of the day Monday. Unfortunately, the Kona side will be heavily…
Big Island Now Christmas Weekend Forecast
Trade winds are forecast to pick up in speed Christmas Day through Tuesday. Clouds and showers will continue to favor our usual windward and mauka…
Christmas Swell Expected for Big Island
Our current NW swell is still showing. This swell should ease through the holiday weekend. Unfortunately, the Kona side…
Trade Conditions Expected for Christmas Weekend
Trade winds will continue over Christmas weekend and into next week, with showers favoring windward and mauka areas, especially overnights…
NNW Continues, Christmas Swell on Tap
Our current NNW swell is still showing today. This swell should ease through the holiday weekend. Unfortunately, the Kona side…
Three Big Island Trees Added to National Big Tree Registry
The Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a Forest Reserve now holds over half of the national champion trees from the state.
Brian Souki Earns Officer of the Month for December
Souki was honored for solving an increase in the number of burglaries in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision in Puna after August.
New Year’s Firework Permits Available Monday, Dec. 26
Fireworks sales will begin on Dec. 26 and will end at midnight on New Year’s Eve
Trade Wind Weather Expected Through Christmas
Trade wind weather is expected through the rest of the work week, with showers favoring our typical windward and mauka spots during the early…
NNW Swell Still Showing for East Side
Our current NNW swell is still showing today. This swell should ease…
Back to Typical Trade Wind Weather Today
Locally breezy trade winds are expected through Thursday. Winds are forecast to weaken a bit late this week and restrengthen early next week. A typical trade…
Red Cross Responding to Fire in Keahou
Volunteers with the American Red Cross responding to a residential fire reported on Holualoa in Keahou.
NNW Swell Peaks Today for Big Island
Our current NNW swell is forecast to peak Tuesday night and Wednesday, with highest surf near advisory levels along exposed N (and some W)…
Trade Weather Today, Rain Chances Increase Soon
Trade winds are forecast to bring our usual windward and mauka focused clouds and showers. Trade showers are expected to increase…
NW Fading, New Swell Builds Tonight
A moderate northwest swell peaked overnight and will ease Monday. We expect a swell from the NNW, arriving
Improving Weather Expected Today
Improving weather is expected on Monday. A gradual return to a trade wind weather pattern will begin with trade winds continuing…
