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NW Swell Peaks Today at Advisory Levels
Our current large northwest swell will continue to build Wednesday and peak in the afternoon. The Big Island will largely be blocked from this swell but some…
Fatal Injury to Juvenile ‘Self-Inflicted’
The incident occurred on Friday, where the Hawai’i Police Department and Hawai’i County Fire Department responded to a report of a BB gun injury on Oshiro Road in Mountain View. It was determined that injury was caused by an actual gun.
UPDATE: Big Island Mayor Billy Kenoi Turns Himself In
Big Island Mayor Billy Kenoi was arrested on Tuesday.
‘Tsunami Awareness Month’ Marks 70th Anniversary of 1946 Event
One of the deadliest tsunamis in Hawai’i struck the Big Island and caused widespread damage to the entire state in April of 1946.
Big Island Dengue Fever Cases Hold at 263
No new cases of the mosquito-borne illness have been reported on the Big Island. Currently, no cases are “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes.
Small Structure Burns Down in Waimea Fire
The brush fire in Waimea, near Poliahu Alanui, is considered to be completely contained with a fire break around it. About 125 acres have burned.
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Holomua Street in Hilo Reopens
Downed utility lines along Holomua Street in Hilo caused a roadway closure in the area between Kawili Street and Po’okela Street Tuesday morning.
UPDATE: Man Arrested in Mauna Kea Complaint
The reported activity was at the Very Long Baseline Array, which is located in an area three miles below the mountain’s summit.
17th Annual Waimea Healthy Keiki Fest
Children and their families can participate in over 30 free hands-on activities that involve fitness, health, nutrition, and safety.
Hilo Trap & Skeet To Reopen Following Renovations
The Hilo Trap and Skeet Range will reopen on Wednesday after closing for just over a month because of renovations.
Wind Warning for Summits, 85 mph Gusts Expected
A weakening cold front will move through the islands from north to south Tuesday into Tuesday evening. Scattered showers will be possible as…
NW Building Into Wednesday for Exposed Spots
Looks like a large northwest swell will build Tuesday into Wednesday. The Big Island will largely be blocked from this swell but some size will still…
Juvenile Dies from Gunshot Wound in Mountain View
The juvenile, whose age and identity was not released, was pronounced dead on Saturday after being taken off of life support.
Runaway Brush Fire Reported in Waimea
As of 1:15 p.m., the brush fire had burned 110 acres. It is not yet considered to be contained.
Dengue Fever Case Count Remains at 263
The current dengue fever count sits at 263, with 237 Big Island residents and 26 visitors having been infected with the illness.
Woman Struck by Vehicle in Kea’au Dies
HPD officers determined that the woman may have been walking towards Pahoa when she was struck by a 2003 Ford Ranger pick-up truck, which was traveling south.
HPD Warns Residents of IRS Phone Scam
To report a scam call, e-mail the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.
Scheduled Lane Closures March 28 – April 1
Various roadwork projects continues this week, causing temporary road closures.
No Tsunami Generated from Maui Earthquake
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the 3.6 magnitude earthquake was centered in West Maui. It occurred at 4:04 a.m.
