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HPD: Autopsy Results Reveal Fugitive’s Cause of Death
The Hawai’i Police Department has released autopsy results from an incident Tuesday night in Hilo involving a 29-year-old man who died in an officer involved shooting.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat Following 4.1M Kilauea Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 4.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred on the south flank of Kilauea
Pacific Biodiesel Founders Named in Top 100 List
To be included in the list, individuals are nominated and then voted on by Biofuels Digest readers.
VOLCANO WATCH: Prodigious Plumes Present Provocative Puzzle
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses the plumes at Halema‘uma‘u and Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō , in this week’s Volcano Watch.
UPDATE: Over 1,000 Acres Burned in Thursday’s Brush Fires
Road closures remain in effect along Highway 190 and Daniel K. Inouye Highway as multiple agencies continue to fight multiple brush fires in those areas.
Morning Windward Showers, Lee Sunshine
Moderate trade winds are expected to prevail statewide through Friday. Stable and rather dry conditions are forecast over most areas, with an increase in…
Current Swell Fading, New Swell for Weekend
A heavily shadowed swell has peaked and is on the way down. Surf along the northeast coast will be significantly higher than the west side. This…
Schatz, CDC Official Discuss Big Island Dengue
As of Thursday afternoon, a total of 254 cases on dengue fever have been confirmed on the Big Island, including two cases that remain “potentially infectious.”
UPDATE: Three Brush Fires Close Portions of Highway 190
Brush fires has closed down Highway 190 from the 17 mile marker to the Saddle Road Junction.
Dengue Fever: Two Cases Confirmed, 254 Total
The dengue fever count on the Big Island rose by two Thursday afternoon.
Peak of Whale Season Calls for ‘Vigilance’
Large numbssr of humpback whales roam the Hawaiian waters from November through May, with a peak in the month of February.
DBEDT Projects Steady Growth Rates in 2016
In the Economic Outlook section of the recently released first quarter 2016 Statistical and Economic Report, DBEDT holds the growth rate at an unchanged number from the previous forecast.
Kohala Earns First State Tourney Win Since 1991
Despite poor free throw shooting, the Kohala Cowgirls notched its first win in any girls basketball state tournament since beating Honoka’a in 1991.
High Surf Warning & Advisory are Posted
A heavily shadowed swell is building and will peak on Thursday. The swell will likely reach the west side of the Big Island and a high surf warning…
Trade Winds Build Today
Light trade winds are forecast to gradually strengthen Thursday. Moderate trade winds are expected to continue into the weekend bringing clouds and a few…
‘Suspicious Device’ Evacuates Ka’u Learning Academy
The boy was arrested on suspicion of possessing an explosive device.
No New Dengue Cases Confirmed on the Big Island
The Hawai’i Department of Health has updated its risk area map, listing Kailua-Kona as the sole “high risk” area on the Big Island.
Hawaiian Style Café Violates DOL Overtime Requirements
Workers who exceeded 40 hours in a week were paid in cash at the employee’s straight-time rate, neglecting to pay overtime hour at time-and-a-half their regular rates.
Historic Preservation Staff to Survey Island Architecture
The State Historic Preservation Division is about to begin a survey of residential neighborhoods on the Big Island, as well as Maui and Kaua’i.
UPDATE: Officer-Involved Shooting Reported at Waiakea Center
An officer reportedly shot at a male suspect in the Walmart parking lot.
