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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.
HFD: Scrap Metal Fire Under Investigation
Loss was estimated at $6,000, and approximately $300,000 in property was saved.
Cold Front Expected Late Monday into Tuesday
A weakening cold front will approach from the northwest Monday and slowly dissipate as it moves through the island chain Monday night through Tuesday night. Wednesday…
Large NW Builds Mid Week
Looks like a large northwest swell could build Tuesday into Wednesday. The Big Island will largely be blocked from this swell but some size will…
Four Cases of Mosquito Borne Viruses Under Investigation on Oahu
The cases include an individual who traveled to Latin America and returned to the state ill.
Merrie Monarch Festival Events: March 27-29
The 53rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival is about to get underway in Hilo.
Liko Lehua Expands to Pauahi Location
A new restaurant offers a family-friendly, warm atmosphere with a menu to please everyone.
Weekend Road Work
Various lane closures associated with ongoing road work will continue throughout the weekend.
Thunderstorms, Haze, Rain Continue Today
A weather feature tracking eastward across the central and eastern part of the state through Saturday coupled with an unstable airmass is expected to bring unsettled…
Swells Fading, New Large NW for Tuesday
A small northwest swell leaves only trace amounts for exposures of the Big Island through the weekend. Looks like a large northwest swell could build Tuesday…
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Closures Reported Along Highway 19
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that significant flooding in the area is occurring.
Dengue: No New Cases Confirmed
On Wednesday, a new case was confirmed by Hawai’i Department of Health officials. That case remains listed by DOH as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes with an onset of illness of March 17.
KMA to Open for Weekend Turkey Hunting
Keamuku Maneuver Area will open this weekend for turkey hunting.
Officer and Fire Fighter of the Year Awardees Honored
The pair was honored by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i during a dinner ceremony on Thursday.
VOLCANO WATCH: Puzzle of the Nīnole Hills Solved
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discusses the puzzle of the Nīnole Hills in this week’s Volcano Watch.
Small Swells Continue for Big Island
Alerts (as of 1:00 a.m.) There are no marine 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 […]
Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Possible Today
A weak trough of low pressure west of the state this afternoon, will slowly push eastward across the island chain tonight through Saturday. An unstable airmass is expected to accompany…
Dengue Count Holds at 263, DOH Urges Precautions for Merrie Monarch Participants
On Wednesday, one new dengue case was confirmed by DOH with an onset of illness of March 17. The case remains listed by DOH as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes.
Census: Big Island Sees 1.2 Percent Population Growth
Census data shows the latest population number for the Big Island as 196,428 individuals, a growth from 2014 numbers of 194,016.
Hawai’i CC Chancellor Search Narrows to Four
Larry Buckley, Micheal Glisson, Anthony Munroe, and Rachel Solemsaas are the final four selections.
