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Kilauea Summit Update – 6/12/15
Thermal cracking sounds, associated with the rising lava lake coming closer to the overhanging vent wall material, were heard periodically on Thursday.
UHERO: Better Economic Performance Forecast
The Big Island still has some room for growth in the tourism sector, helping keep economic indicators steady over the next few years, according the University of Hawai’i.
Light Winds and Land/Sea Breeze Pattern Today
Weakening trade winds are expected to weaken further on Friday, with sea breezes becoming more prominent by day and land breezes by night. Shower…
Small SSW and NW Build Today
Our current small southwest, south-southeast mix continues to fade. A new south-southwest swell is expected to build slowly on Friday and peak…
HVNP Receives EPA Achievement Award
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park recently received the EPA’s Federal Green Challenge Regional Overall Achievement Award for efforts in sustainable practices.
Waiakea Grad Torres-Costa to Turn Pro
A day after being selected in the 35th round of the Major League Baseball draft, Quintin Torres-Costa has decided to turn pro and follow his baseball dreams.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/11/15
On Tuesday morning, beginning at about 1:40 a.m. and lasting through 3 a.m., HVO says that a small lava flow from the south pit complex of Puʻu ʻŌʻō was observed.
Kamehameha Day Events and Closures
Each year, Kamehameha Day in celebrated in Hawai’i on June 11, honoring Kamehameha the Great.
Small Swells Expected for Weekend
Our current small southwest, south-southeast mix will fade over the next few days. A new swell is expected to build Friday and peak over the weekend…
Variable Winds Expected Today
Trade winds are expected to gradually diminish over the next few days. Localized sea breezes will become more widespread over the weekend. Clouds…
Brewers Nab Waiakea Grad Torres-Costa in MLB Draft
It was a long wait, but Quintin Torres-Costa finally got his name called Wednesday in the 35th round of the Major League Baseball Draft.
PHOTOS: Ka ‘Ahulei O Kamehameha
King Kamehameha I was honored this evening at The 19th Annual Ka ‘Ahulei O Kamehameha in Hilo.
Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve HEI, NextEra Merger
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. announed Wednesday that its merger with NextEra Energy has received overwhelming support from its shareholders.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/10/15
Kilauea’s summit continues to record inflationary tilt, according to HVO, who says the lava lake within the Overlook crater has risen about 13 feet since Tuesday.
HPIA is Accepting Puna Coverage Requests
The Hawai’i Property Insurance Association is now accepting new business applications and coverage increase requests.
Trades Begin to Decrease This Evening
Moderate to locally strong trade winds are forecasted to continue through Wednesday morning, then decrease during the second…
A Couple Small Swells Expected This Weekend
Our current small southwest will fade over the next few days. A new swell is also due in next weekend. A new small northwest…
Body Found Below Nanue Bridge Identified
The body of a man found below Nanue Bridge on Friday has been identified.
HPD: Information Sought on Stolen Vehicle from KMR
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking public information regarding the theft of a utility vehicle that was stolen from Keaukaha Military Reservation in Hilo.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/9/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a change in tilt at Kilauea’s summit. Inflationary tilt has been recorded as the lava lake within the Overlook crater rises.
