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Waikoloa Swimmer’s Death Caused by Medical Condition
Jurgen Essig, 49, reportedly died from a medical condition while swimming.
UH-Hilo Lecture: Cultural Perspectives on Astronomy
The public presentation will explore how countries respond differently to telescopes on their mountain peaks.
UPDATE: Nora Dissipates, CPHC No Longer Issuing Advisories
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has discontinued its close watch over former Tropical Depression Nora.
Big Island Students Soar in AP Exams
A total of 74 students at six Big Island schools received various AP Scholar awards in recognition of high achievement in AP exams during the 2014-15 school year.
UH-Hilo, Hawai’i CC Enrollment Down
Fall 2015 enrollment at both the University of Hawai’i at Hilo and Hawai’i Community College are down, compared to Fall 2014’s numbers, a trend seen in Fall enrollment for the past handful of years.
Invalid Emergency Rule Leads to Dropped Cases
Twenty charges against individuals arrested or cited on Mauna Kea during the emergency rule have been dropped.
Police Seek Identity of Suspect in Counterfeit Case
The identity of a man suspected of using counterfeit money in Hilo on Aug. 14 is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Stop Flu at School Program Gets Underway
More than 300 public, private, and charter schools will participate in the Department of Health’s annual Stop Flu at School program that begins Wednesday.
Nora Weakens Southeast of Hawai’i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Depression Nora.
Trade Wind Weather Taking Over Forecast
Trade wind weather slowly returning to the islands. Clouds and passing showers will again favor windward and mauka areas. Over the weekend there may be a…
Nora Brings Advisory Level Waves
Nora is forecast to bring advisory level east-southeast swell to the Big Island through Thursday…
PUC Approves PV Programs, Ends Net Metering
Two new PV programs were approved by the Public Utilities Commission, replacing the Net Energy Metering program, which the commission ended on Tuesday.
Pair Charged in HPP Burglary Attempt
China-Lyn Almeida, 19, and Jarrett Hanato, 46, were charged after being caught during a burglary in progress in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
OHA Applauds Ruling Against Mauna Kea Emergency Rule
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs applauded Circuit Court Judge Ronald Ibarra’s ruling that invalidated the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ Mauna Kea 120-day emergency rule.
DOH Reminds Patients of New Medical Marijuana Rules
Department of Health officials are reminding the public of new rules governing medical marijuana following the Department of Public Safety’s transfer of the registry.
HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown
Nineteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways between Oct. 5 and Oct. 11.
Tropical Storm Nora Expected to Downgrade Wednesday
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Tropical Storm Nora.
Lights Winds Today, Front Expected Soon
Winds are forecast to be light through Tuesday morning with scattered showers mainly over the center of the state. A weak front is expected to…
NNW Holds, SSW Fades, Nora Swell Fills in
Our current north-northwest swell is expected to maintain through the middle of the week. Small west surf generated by Choi-Wan is mixing in Tuesday for exposures…
