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HFD Continues to Monitor West Hawai’i Brush Fire
Hawai’i County Fire Department fire fighters continue to work towards extinguishing a fire that broke out in the Hawai’i Community College Palamanui area of West Hawai’i Wednesday afternoon.
Dengue: Three Newly Reported ‘Potentially Infectious’ Individuals
Hawai’i Department of Health officials said Thursday that the three “potentially infectious” individuals have an onset of illness date between Jan. 11 and Jan. 16.
Authorities Seek Wanted Hilo Woman
Melody K. Familar, 45, is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department on outstanding bench warrants.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.6M Mexico Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawai’i following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Jalisco, Mexico.
Gabbard Hosts ‘Tele-Town Hall’ Meeting
Congresswoman Gabbard hosted the meeting following the Opening Day of the 2016 Legislative Session.
DWS Reminds the Public of Water Conservation Notice
Dry weather conditions and repair work to well sources in the South Kohala and Hamakua areas have brought the continuation of a water conservation notice in the area.
Trade Winds Back in Forecast Today
Clouds and showers associated with a dissipating front will remain over the smaller islands tonight. The trade winds will return briefly…
NW Slowly Fading, Large WNW for Weekend
Our current northwest swell is expected to taper off and shift more out of the north over the next couple of days. A second large west-northwest swell is likely Sunday…
HFD on Scene of Brush Fire Near Hawai’i CC Palamanui
Hawai’i County Fire Department fire fighters are on the scene of a brush fire burning in the Hawai’i Community College Palamanui area of West Hawai’i.
DOH: No New Dengue Cases, None Infectious
All of the 224 individuals on record as having the disease are no longer infectious, according to Hawai’i Department of Health officials.
Police Warn Against Mail Scam
The letters come with a claim number and an authentic-looking check paid to the order of the recipient in the amount of thousands of dollars.
Kona Brewing Co. Decides on Kona for New Location
Ground will break on the project in the spring and the new brewery will be fully operational by 2018.
Kong Charged with Numerous Offenses
Kong was not charged for additional offenses, pending further investigation of a first-degree terroristic threatening case and a burglary case.
Hilo Senator Kahele Hospitalized
On Wednesday morning, Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi announced that the Senator is currently hospitalized.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
A total of 54 DUI arrests have been made so far in 2016. That number is a 12.5 percent increase from last year’s count of 48 arrests during the same time period.
$3.4 Million In Renewable Energy Research Funding Announced
More than $3.4 million in Department of Energy funding was announced by the Hawai’i Congressional Delegation on Wednesday.
Man Dies Following Ocean View ‘Hit and Run’
A two-vehicle accident in Ocean View resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man.
Hazy Skies, Light Winds Continue Today
A weak front passing through the smaller islands on Wednesday will bring a chance of showers, but dry and cool north winds will follow the front. Trade winds Thursday…
High Surf Advisory Posted for Large NW Swell
A new northwest swell is expected to fill in on Wednesday and into early Thursday before fading through the day Thursday. A second large west-northwest…
U.S. Supreme Court Allows ‘Aha to Proceed
Next month’s Native Hawaiian convention, or ‘aha, will continue. Over 150 delegates have pledged to participate in the four-week ‘aha, which will discuss Native Hawaiian self-governance.
