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NW Pe’ahi Swell Peaks Today
Northwest swell peaks Wednesday and fades Thursday through Saturday. The Big Island will again be heavily shadowed and won’t show the size as much as the other islands…
Blood Bank Cancels West Hawai’i Drives
Blood Bank of Hawai’i announced Tuesday that the scheduled drives have been canceled “proactively.”
Police Execute Search Warrants in Gambling Sting
The Hawai’i Police Department, alongside assistance from Homeland Security, the Honolulu Police Department, and Prosecutor’s Office investigators, executed search warrants Tuesday afternoon.
Dengue Fever Count Holds at 260
No “potentially infectious” cases have been listed by the Hawai’i Department of Health since Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Puna Woman Sought by Authorities
Ashley K. Grammer is described as 5-foot-3 and 140 pounds. She has brown eyes and long brown hair.
Hilo, Laupahoehoe Lifeguard Training Courses
Two American Red Cross lifeguard training courses will be offered by the Hawai’i County Department of Parks and Recreation within the next two months.
Hawai’i Nears Top in ‘Best & Worst States for Women’ Analysis
A recent analysis of all 50 states and the District of Columbia on the “Best State for Women” turned up Hawai’i at number 10.
Pu’uhonua Section of National Historical Park Remains Closed
Assessments and cleanup work are underway in the area, according to a park spokesperson.
Shifting Winds & Sunny Skies Today
A couple of weak fronts are forecast to impact the islands in the next day or so with light trades settling in over the islands afterwards. Another approaching…
High Surf Advisory, Gale Warning in Effect
A fun size swell is expected Tuesday and Wednesday with another round on tap for the weekend. The Big Island will again be heavily shadowed and…
Kona Fuel Prices Lock in Month-Long Averages
Regular fuel in Hilo was an average of $2.55 on Monday, while Kona’s regular gas continues to hang on to an average of $2.79.
UH Proposes State-Wide Tuition Hikes
The University of Hawai’i says the backlog has occurred “over past decades” and that the increase will “institute best practices to prevent its recurrence.”
Kilauea’s Summit Lava Lake Rises into View
As of 9:02 a.m. Monday, the lake was about 75 feet below the rim of the Overlook crater.
Man Sought for Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Assault
Ken Starr has no permanent address, but is known to frequent the Kailua-Kona area.
Monthly Emergency Alert System Test Set for Tuesday
Problems with siren operations should be reported to Hawai’i County Civil Defense at 935-0031.
UPDATE: Nanawale Estates Water Spigot Damaged
Repair work is scheduled to take place Tuesday and should be completed by 4:30 p.m.
PHOTOS: Hawai’i CC – Pālamanui Grand Opening
“It’s incredibly exciting to see so many community members enjoying themselves at the new campus,” said Director Dr. Marty Fletcher.
Scheduled Lane Closures Feb. 29-March 4
Various portions of Big Island roadways will be temporarily closed throughout the week as road construction continues.
