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Fukushima’s Hard Work Leads to DIII Opportunity
While not the most athletically gifted athlete at Hilo High School, Seth Fukushima’s hard work and drive led to a collegiate football opportunity.
Remains Found Last Month Belong to Missing Swimmer
Remains located in the Wailuku River in February have been identified as belonging to Kailua-Kona woman Jolee Reiswig.
Puna Robbery Under Investigation
A 55-year-old man reported that he stopped to help a stranded motorist and was robbed at gunpoint of his sports-utility vehicle.
Fluctuating Activity at Puʻu ʻŌʻō Last Week
Activity within Kilauea remains within realms of normal activity.
Overnight Keonepoko Area Water Shut-Off
The temporary water shut-off will take place to relocate a fire hydrant for Kea’au-Pahoa Road Intersection Improvements on Old Government Road.
Wanted Man Turns Himself In
The Hawai’i Police Department issued an alert for the wanted man late Monday afternoon. He turned himself in shortly after.
Solar Eclipse Today in Hawaii
Hawaiʻi will be the first state in the US to get a total solar eclipse since the last solar eclipse over Hawaii in 1991. The path of totality actually passes…
Aiona Announces Support of Rubio for President
Former Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona has announced his endorsement for Marco Rubio for President.
Kurokawa Sets K’s Mark, but Defense Fails in Loss
Jordan Kurokawa allowed three unearned runs, thanks in part to six UH-Hilo errors, as the Vulcans dropped its sixth game in a row Monday night.
Cold Front to Bring High Winds, Showers Tonight
A cold front will sweep down the island chain Tuesday through Wednesday, bringing clouds and showers. Cool and strong northerly winds will increase…
Early Season SSW Peaks Today
Our current west-northwest swell is expected to continue fading into Tuesday. A smaller northwest swell is expected to fill in mid week before easing Friday…
Kapoho Man Arrested in Puna Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday afternoon.
Weekly Fuel Costs Clench Steady Averages
Regular fuel in Hilo was an average of $2.54 on Monday, while Kona’s regular gas continues to hang on to an average of $2.79.
New ‘Ghost-Like’ Octopus Species Located off Hawai’i
The animal didn’t appear to be very muscular and lacked pigment cell, causing it to appear “ghost-like,” according to a NOAA scientist.
Menjivar’s Plate Power Leads to PacWest Award
Cristina Menjivar cranked three home runs on Saturday in a two-game series split against Dominican University.
Big Island Tourism Starts the Year Strong
During the month of January, a total of of 720,997 visitors stepped foot in Hawai’i, a 6.2 percent increase over January 2015. The number also includes and increase in Big Island numbers.
HI-SEAS Crew Reaches Half-Way Mark
Six crew members launched on yearlong isolated journey on Aug, 28 and have resided in a solar power dome on the slopes of Mauna Loa since.
Dengue Case Count Continues to Show No Movement
The Hawai’i Department of Health has also listed the number of dengue cases “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes at zero since Feb. 24.
UPDATE: 3.5M Earthquake Shakes the Big Island
The United States Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 8.9 miles, about six miles north-northeast of Volcano.
