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Hirono Calls for Vote on Clean Zika Funding Bill
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Patty Murray (D-WA) called on Senate Republicans to stop stalling critical federal funding to fight the Zika virus.
HPD: Apparent Drowning Victim Identified
On Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 4 p.m., officers responded to a report of an unresponsive woman who had been snorkeling at Pohoiki Beach.
League of Women Voters Supports New Women’s Rights Bill
If the County of Hawa‘ii adopts the resolution, it commits the local government to improving the status of women and girls…
SSW Swells Providing Surf for Kona Side
Our current south-southwest swell is bringing waist/chest high surf along the Kona coast. A reinforcement is expected to fill in…
Trade Winds and Sunshine Today for Big Island
Moderate trade winds are expected to stay in place through Friday, with clouds and showers favoring our usual windward and…
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to Conduct Flyovers
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has scheduled upcoming flight plans for September 2016.
HPD WANTED: Jeremy Allan Ward of Puna
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 39-year-old Puna man who was reported as an escapee from Hale Nani Correctional Facility.
Pedestrian-Motorcycle Double Fatality in Hilo
A 66-year-old Hilo man and a 61-year-old Hilo woman died Saturday, Sept. 3 from injuries sustained in a pedestrian-motorcycle crash in Hilo.
Captain Cook Woman Dies in Head-On Collision
A 20-year-old Captain Cook woman died Sunday, Sept. 4, from injuries she sustained in a two vehicle head-on collision on Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Open
Most areas previously closed within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park due to Hurricane Lester are now open.
Trade Winds Take Over Big Island Forecast
Back to more normal trade wind weather for the rest of the week. Clouds and brief showers should favor windward areas, especially during the night…
Solid SSW Swell, Trade Swell for Maui County
Two long-period southerly swells will fill in through the early to mid-week period. Our current south-southwest swell is…
When & How to Break Up with Your Realtor
Real property often represents the largest asset a person will ever possess, so when things go sideways, many channel their frustrations at their agent.
Sen. Schatz: Labor Day Statement
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) issued the following statement in recognition of Labor Day.
Sen. Hirono: Labor Day Statement
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono released the following statement in observation of Labor Day.
Labor Day Weather Forecast Details
Trade winds will return across the state into Monday, with a more typical trade wind weather expected for much of the week…
Building SSW Swell for Your Labor Day Surf Session
Lionrock swell slowly dropping through the day today. Leftover easterly swell from Lester is also…
Holiday Weekend Big Island Surf Report
Very large and damaging surf, with peak waves of 15 to 25 feet with locally higher sets are occurring along east facing shores today and expected to diminish…
Thunderstorms Possible, Band of Showers Affecting Big Island
The influence from Hurricane Lester will continue to gradually take hold of the main Hawaiian Islands as the day progresses, and into tonight’s time frame…
Hawai‘i Electric Light: Beware of Phone Scam
Several Hawai‘i Electric Light customers reported receiving fraudulent calls concerning their utility bills.
