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Hawai‘i DOH Confirms Two More Hep A Cases
The state DOH has confirmed two new hepatitis A cases—a food service employee at Chili’s in Kapolei and a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant.
UPDATE: HPD IDs Kailua-Kona Grocery Store Theft Suspects
On July 9, a woman entered a grocery store on Henry Street and removed food and alcoholic drinks totaling more than $400, then left the store without paying.
CDC Awards State $3.7 Million for Disease Research
The award will provide increased support in the area of arboviral disease— dengue, Zika, chikungunya…
DOH Cautions Summer Olympic Travelers
With the 2016 Summer Olympic Games set to begin this week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Hawai‘i State Department of Health cautions all travelers—especially Hawai‘i residents—to take preventive measures against being bitten by mosquitoes due to the country’s ongoing Zika outbreak. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted a Level 2 […]
Trade Swell Increases Today, SW Shifts SSW
Our current small southwest swell shifts a bit more south-southwest and lingers into the next few days. Just small pulses of southerly energy…
Breezy Trade Winds Expected Today
A trade wind weather pattern is expected over the next several days. Windward and mauka showers could pass over to leeward areas at times..
Volcanoes National Park Celebrates 100th Birthday
Kīlauea is still putting on a show for park visitors—just like it did 100 years ago when Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park was established on Aug. 1, 1916.
THINK Fund Awards 11 Scholarships
Eleven outstanding Hawai‘i Island students have been awarded scholarships totaling $194,000 by the THINK Fund at Pauahi Foundation.
HPD Seeks Identity in Burglary
On May 22, South Hilo Patrol officers responded to a reported of a burglary in progress at a commercial building located at 224 Kamehameha Ave. in Hilo.
Trade Wind Weather Prevails Today
Our trade winds are expected to strengthen a bit Wednesday through Friday to moderate to locally strong. As we approach the weekend, winds are expected…
Small Southerly Pulse Holds Today
Our current small southwest swell holds at just knee to waist high waves at the best exposures. Just small pulses of southerly…
Emergency Siren Test Scheduled for Aug. 1
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency monthly test is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at 11:45 a.m.
Next Week: Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire Results
Big Island Now will provide an issue-focused, online forum based on a questionnaire sent to each candidate on Wednesday, Aug. 3.
Wetter Than Usual for Weekend
The trades will carry areas of tropical moisture over the islands while a passing disturbance high in the atmosphere will make the conditions more unstable over…
Small Southwest Filters in for Weekend
Our current southerly pulse fades out through the weekend. A small southwest swell will fill in bringing just knee to waist high waves to the best exposures. We may see…
HPD Seeking Info About Assault in Puna
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for information about an assault Monday, July 25, in Puna.
Governor Allocates $12 Million for Homelessness Effort
Gov. David Ige has announced that $12M in funding will be focused on the most visible and chronically homeless people in Hawai‘i.
Volcanoes National Park Centennial Event Lineup
Celebrate and “Find Your Park” during August with five fee-free dates, a native plant giveaway, the annual Cultural Festival and BioBlitz and many other events.
Income Levels for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
Free and reduced-price meals are available for children unable to pay the full price of meals at school.
VOLCANO WATCH: Beware of Lava Entering the Ocean
When lava enters the ocean for sustained periods of time, the island-building activity creates a unique set of hazards that may be unknown to many people.
