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Trade Wind Weather Pattern Expected
Seasonable and locally breezy trade winds are expected through the upcoming week, with passing clouds and showers favoring mainly the windward and mountain…
New WNW Swell Builds Today
Small west-northwest leftovers are expected to fade out Monday. A new west-northwest swell is expected to build in late Monday and peak Tuesday. A small…
PHOTOS: Total Lunar Eclipse – April 4, 2015
Last night’s lunar phenomenon is the shortest eclipse since 1529, making it the shortest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century. According to the Bishop…
Enhanced Showers Expected Late Saturday
Low clouds and modest shower activity will favor windward slopes, while high clouds are expected to increase over parts of the island chain. Easterly trade…
Couple of Swells Peak This Weekend
A small west-northwest is expected to peak this weekend. It starts out a little more northwest before swinging west-northwest Sunday. Another small…
Tonight: Shortest Total Lunar Eclipse of Century
A rare “blood moon” is expected tonight. The shortest of the century! Our islands are perfectly placed to view it from start to finish.
HPD Announces Merrie Monarch Traffic Pattern
Traffic along Kalanikoa Street will begin a one-way traffic pattern on Wednesday, April 8 and last the duration of the Merrie Monarch Festival.
DLNR Makes Additional Protest Arrests
The Department of Land and Natural Resources made an addition 19 arrests of Thirty Meter Telescope protesters on Thursday.
Windward Showers Expected to Increase
Showers carried by the trades are expected to favor windward and mauka areas. Trade wind speeds are forecasted to weaken slightly on Friday. An increase in…
Couple of Swells Expected This Weekend
Our current small northwest swell is expected to continue to fade today with a small west-northwest forecasted for the weekend. Our current mix of south…
Total Lunar Eclipse Visible from Big Island this Weekend
Fully-eclipsed “blood moon” to occur between 11 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday.
Twelve Arrested in TMT Protest
Twelve individuals were arrested Thursday morning as they protested against TMT on the slopes of Mauna Kea.
Scheduled Lava Meeting Postponed by County
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira announced this morning the postponement of the Thursday evening community lava flow meeting.
UH-Hilo’s Aubrey Earns National Softball Award
UH-Hilo senior Colleen Aubrey picked up her third award this week with recognition from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
UPDATE: Kalanianaole Avenue Waterline Break Repaired
A waterline break along Kalanianaole Avenue in Hilo, north of Silva Street around midnight, caused a water shut-off and one-way road traffic.
Trade Wind Weather Expected Today
Trade winds are expected to continue blowing. Showers should become more active starting tomorrow evening and are expected to remain active through the…
Current Swells Fading, Bump For Weekend
Our current small northwest swell is expected to slowly fade today with a small west-northwest forecasted for the weekend. Our current small south-southeast…
HPD Warns Public of Phonecall Scam
Phony callers claiming to be from Department of Water Supply attempting to obtain credit card information.
Big Island Students Earn NCWIT Recognition
Two young women attending Big Island high schools were honored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology for their outstanding work.
Mauna a Wakea Ohana Statement on TMT Protests
The Mauna a Wakea Ohana released a public statement on claims of a failed obligation to follow state laws.
