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Gov. Ige Signs Clean Air Bill into Law
Governor David Ige signed the Clean Air Bill Friday, banning the use of e-cigarettes where smoking is already illegal.
OHA Moves Trustee Meeting to Address TMT
A special meeting initially scheduled for May 7 to discuss the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ position on the Thirty Meter Telescope project has been moved up.
HPD Investigates West Hawai’i Cemetery Theft
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a March theft of Hawai’i County equipment from West Hawai’i Veterans Cemetery.
Japan Tsunami Debris Travels to Hawai’i
Possible debris from the Japan tsunami has made its way to Hawai’i, according to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Hazy Today, Front Approaching
A front is approaching from the northwest. Locally breezy southeast winds ahead of the front should focus showers over southeast areas of the islands and carry…
All Swells Fading Today, Small Boosts Over Weekend
A small boost out of the west-northwest is expected to build Friday, peak Saturday and fade out Sunday. Another boost is expected Sunday…
Suspects Sought in Kurtistown Assault and Robbery
Police are investigating an assault and robbery that occurred at the Kurtistown ballpark on the evening of April 22.
HVO: Kilauea Summit Lava Lake Rising
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says a rate increase at Kilauea’s summit Wednesday also led to a rise in the crater’s lava lake, perhaps the highest since 2012.
DWS: 888 Mililani St. Water Shut-Off
The Department of Water Supply has issued a April 28 shut-off notice for 888 Mililani Street in Hilo.
HPD Renews Request for Escapee Information
The Hawai’i Police Department is renewing its request for information regarding a February Hale Nani escapee.
Breezy Winds and Hazy Skies Today
Moderate to locally breezy trade winds are expected near the Big Island into the weekend, delivering a few clouds and showers to windward and southeast slopes…
South Shores Hold, North Shores Fade
Our current northwest is expected to continue to fade Friday. A small boost out of the west-northwest is expected to build Friday for Saturday. Another boost…
TripAdvisor: Big Island No. 2 U.S. Island
The Big Island has been ranked second in TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice Awards for Best U.S. Island.
West Hawai’i Part of Federal Climate Projects
A decision by the DOI, the EPA, and NOAA to recognize collaborative landscape partnerships will assist in protecting coastal reefs in Hawai’i.
Second Special Meeting Scheduled by UH Regents
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents will hold their second special meeting about Mauna Kea in Hilo on Sunday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m.
Mix of Swells Peaks For South & West Shores
Combo of southwest and south-southwest swells expected to peak today, hold through Thursday and fade out Friday into the weekend. Next week is…
Winds Swinging Around Today
Winds will become a bit lighter and swing around to a more southeasterly direction over the next few days. Clouds and passing showers will tend to…
OHA Calls for Legal Resolution Over TMT
Several Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees are calling for leaders to work out legal issues before construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope continues.
DOE: Finances in Order, Audit Confirms
An internal audit of the State of Hawai’i Department of Education’s finances show the department is in good financial standing.
HPD Searches for Missing Kona Man
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Fabian Heald, 60, who was last seen April 13 in Kona.
