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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…
Dengue Case Count Remains at 260
It has over a week since the last case was confirmed on Feb. 24, leaving the total number of confirmed cases at 260.
Police Request Public Assistance Regarding Suspicious Fires
The Hawai’i Police Department said Friday afternoon that a total of 10 fires have occurred over the past month and a half, spanning multiple portions of West Hawai’i.
VOLCANO WATCH: HVO Geologist Receives Two Prestigious Awards
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recognizes an HVO geologist who has received two prestigious awards in this week’s Volcano Watch.
UPDATE: Police Locate Body in Waipio
The Hawai’i Police Department has confirmed that a body was located in Waipio Valley Thursday evening.
Fire Causes $105K in Damages to Laimana Road Home
A 1,300-square foot family dwelling went into flames Thursday evening.
Kona Courthouse Arson Investigation Underway
At the time of the fire being set, two employees were inside the courthouse. No injuries were reported.
VIDEO: Lava Erupts from Puʻu ʻŌʻō Spatter Cone
A portion of the crater floor was covered by the eruption before it stalled at about 3 p.m.
No Change to Dengue Case Count
The Hawai’i Department of Health has also not listed any cases as “potentially infectious” to mosquitoes since Feb. 23.
West Hawai’i Residential Area Spared by Wednesday Fire
Wednesday’s brush fire that broke out in the He’enalu Street area of West Hawai’i was temporarily under control as of 4 p.m.
Lighter Winds Expected Today & Friday
Thursday and Friday weakening winds will allow for daytime sea breezes and overnight land breezes in most areas Thursday and Friday. Another area…
High Surf Advisory Extended Today
Northwest swell holds into Thursday morning and will fade through Saturday. The Big Island will again be heavily shadowed and won’t show the size…
Brush Fire Closes Family Court of the Third Circuit
The court, which is located along Nalani Street in Kailua-Kona, reportedly has excessive smoke coming into the building from the fire.
Old Government Beach Road Reopens Following Area High Surf
High surf caused the closure of Old Government Beach Road in Waa Waa early last week.
Risk Areas Decrease on DOH Dengue Map
A total of 1,349 potential dengue cases have been excluded from the overall count since the outbreak began. This includes nine in the past 24 hours.
Four Puna Emergency Sirens to be Tested Thursday
The tests will run between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Kapoho Vacationland, Waa Waa, Hawaiian Beaches, and Hawaiian Paradise Park in Puna.
Hirono Resolution to Recognize American Heart Month Approved
For the past two years, Senator Mazie Hirono has led the effort for recognition of the month.
Wong Signs Five-Year Extension with St. Louis
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wong was scheduled to face arbitration in November.
Pu’uhonua o Honaunau NHP Now Fully Open
The entire Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is now fully open.
North Winds for Big Island Today
Trade winds are forecast to return on Wednesday. Winds will again weaken Thursday and Friday. Friday night and Saturday trade winds are expected to return once again. Another…
