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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.
UPDATE: Kapiolani Street in Hilo Reopens
The closure is on Kapiolani Street between Kukuau Street and Hualalai Street in Hilo.
Police Investigate Found Waipio Body as Murder
A murder investigation has been opened in connection to a body located in Waipio Valley last Thursday.
DLNR Recognizes Volunteer Hunting Instructors
All 17 instructors volunteer their time training youth and adult hunters at 75 classes every year.
Hookena Fire Contained, Beach Road Open
Ty Medeiros, West Hawai’i Battalion Chief, said that the cause of the fire is under investigation and is being “considered suspicious.”
Police Seek Missing 24-Year-Old
Twenty-four-year-old Britany Bartholomew was last seen on February 26 in Kea’au.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Nancy Reagan
The flags will be flow at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment.
Scheduled Lane Closures March 7-11
Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
Hazy Today With Light Wind Conditions
Light winds with offshore land breezes at night and onshore sea breezes during the day are expected through Monday. Stable conditions are forecast to limit…
WNW Fading today, Reinforcement Expected
Our current west-northwest swell is expected to hold through Monday at the best exposures before beginning to fade through the afternoon and into…
Hawai’i Electric Light Donates Over $155K
In addition to the money put back into the community, Hawai’i Electric Light employees donated over 2,300 volunteer hours during the year.
El Nino Creating Severe Drought Conditions
The unusually dry conditions seen around the Big Island aren’t expected to change anytime soon.
Weekend Road Work and Closures
Road and lane closures on the Big Island continue through the weekend at various locations.
Light Trade Wind Conditions Continue
Light trade winds will return across the islands this weekend as a ridge of high pressure retreats northward. Winds will begin to swing back to southerlies late …
WNW Builds Saturday Night
Northwest swell continues to fade through Saturday. The Big Island will again be heavily shadowed and won’t show the size as much…
