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UPDATE: Nanawale Estates Water Spigot Damaged
Repair work is scheduled to take place Tuesday and should be completed by 4:30 p.m.
PHOTOS: Hawai’i CC – Pālamanui Grand Opening
“It’s incredibly exciting to see so many community members enjoying themselves at the new campus,” said Director Dr. Marty Fletcher.
Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 29-March 4
Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
Variable Winds, Hazy Skies Continue
A series of weak fronts are expected to either move across or stall near the island chain over the upcoming week, bringing varying wind and weather…
New Large NW Swells Expected This Week
Old and fading northwest swell mixes with new (but heavily shadowed) northwest. A fun size swell is expected Tuesday and Wednesday with another round…
Mokulele Offers $29 One-Way ‘Leap Year’ Flights
Flights out of Kona and Waimea on the Big Island, as well as Kalaeloa, Honolulu, Kahului, Kapalua, Hana, and Molokai are included in the leap year sale.
High Surf Closes Portions of Pu’uhonua o Honaunau
The picnic area, 1871 trail and Pu’uhonua are all closed.
Gabbard Resigns from DNC Post to Back Sanders
“As a veteran of two Middle East deployments, I know firsthand the cost of war. I know how important it is that our Commander in Chief,” Representative Gabbard said in her announcement.
Offensive Woes Plague UH-Hilo Against #17 APU
Despite hanging around in the first half with 17th-ranked Azusa Pacific University, the University of Hawai’i at Hilo women’s basketball team struggled to score, leading to a loss.
Vulcans’ Comeback Falls Short in Season Finale
A win would have sent UH-Hilo to next week’s PacWest Conference tournament, but instead, the Vulcans will miss the postseason for a fourth straight year.
Dates Set for 2016 HIBT in Kona
This year’s Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament will run from July 30 to Aug. 6.
Shifting Winds Expected This Weekend
Light winds tonight are expected to shift to gentle trades Saturday with a few light windward showers. Light winds and sea breezes will return Sunday with some…
Elevated Surf Through First Week of March
Our current large northwest swell is expected to hold pretty steady into the early morning and begin to slowly fade over the weekend…
Several Big Island Residents Honored During HISAW
A ceremony was held in Governor David Ige’s office on Friday to place a spotlight on people and organizations who have helped fight invasive species in the state.
Catamaran Runs Aground at Honokohau Harbor
Department of Land and Natural Resources spokesman Dan Dennison told Big Island Now that the vessel ran aground at about 6:25 p.m. Thursday. Only the owner of the boat was on board at the time of the incident.
Hookena Beach Park to Reopen as Dengue Count Sits at 260
Hookena Beach Park in South Kona will reopen on March 1.
Office Jelsma Honored as ‘Officer of the Month’
Officer Christopher Jelsma was honored for his efforts during the arrest of an armed man who was wanted for escape and a furlough violation.
Medicaid-Housing Agency Secured by State
The federal government will soon provide a boost to Hawai’i’s cross-agency approach to addressing homelessness and housing.
Police Release Feb. 26 Warrants
The list informs both the public and the individuals sought that a warrant is in effect for their arrest.
