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UH Adopts New Policy Prohibiting Consensual Faculty-Student Relationships
“The new policy takes a best-practice approach in recognizing and managing consensual relationships, while also balancing the privacy interests of individuals and supporting the values, mission, and goals of our university,” Lassner said in a statement.
Pacific Disaster Center Helps Fight Zika Globally
The Pacific Disaster Center, run by the University of Hawai’i, is monitoring the Zika virus and assisting in the combat against the disease.
Dengue Fever Case Count Remains at 263
In total, there have been 263 confirmed cases of dengue on the Big Island, which includes 237 Big Island resident infections and 26 within visitors.
3.5M Earthquake Shakes East of Honaunau-Napoopoo
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was registered by the United States Geological Survey at 11:26 a.m. Tuesday, about 16 miles east of Honaunau-Napoopoo.
3.4M Earthquake Shakes Near Volcano
At 8:04 a.m., the earthquake shook about four miles southwest from Volcano at a depth of 1.5 miles.
Hawai’i Radiologic Hilo Center Loses Mammogram Certification
The Hilo center was ordered to suspend their mammogram services, losing certification, by the United States Food and Drug Administration after random samples showed that mammograms performed at one of the units did not meet standards.
April HVNP Flight Operations Schedule
Helicopter operations for various activities within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park have been scheduled.
Suspect Sought in Kona iPhone Theft
According to the Hawai’i Police Department, a customer ahead of the suspect at a checkout in a Kailua-Kona store left their phone behind. The suspect then removed the phone.
Winds Forecast to Shift as Front Passes
A front is forecast to bring an increase in rainfall to the smaller islands on Tuesday then stall near the Big Island early Wednesday. Breezy and gusty…
New Swell Fills in Tomorrow
Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.) There are no weather alerts posted at this time. Check our breaking news section for any urgent weather alerts or updates to the weather alerts listed above. **Click directly on the images below to make them larger. Charts include: Big Island projected winds, tides, swell direction & period and expected […]
VIDEOS: Merrie Monarch Festival Week – A Look Back
Merrie Monarch week videos videos feature musicians, craft vendors, kumu hula, and lots more.
Hilo Man Charged in Stolen Tractor-Trailer Incident
Just after 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, South Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of a tractor and trailer that hit two vehicles and a home on Pilipa’a Street in Hilo.
Dengue Fever Cases Remain at 263
In total, 237 Big Island residents have contracted the disease, along with 26 visitors to the island.
UPDATE: Fire Crews Respond to Hilo Blaze
The Hawai’i County Fire Department responded to a fire located on Mililani Street in Hilo just after 10 a.m. on Monday
Free Computer Basics Classes at Pahala Library
The free classes will take place on Tuesday evenings at two different 30-minute time slots – 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – in the computer labs of the Adult Section.
Big Island Hosts HSJGA Junior Tour Series Event
The weekend’s Hawai’i State Junior Golf Association tournament was the third of four events in the 14 and Under JTS series
Scheduled Lane Closures April 4-8
Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.
Trade Winds Shifting to Southeasterlies Today
The trades will weaken and shift out of the southeast through Monday as a cold front approaches from the northwest. A band of low clouds and showers associated with…
Today’s Big Island Surf Report
Our current northwest swell is down to leftovers today. Models are showing another northwest swell around April 6th. Will keep an eye on the progress…
