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Fallen Trees Cause Closure of Nāmakanipaio
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park officials say recent heavy rain and strong winds were contributing factors to the downing of the trees.
NWHI Monk Seal Pup Count, Survival Rates Up in 2015
Monk seal pup populations are up in 2015. Those numbers come from a multi-month study done by field teams in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
‘Rudy’ Actor Tackles Kona as Ironman Ambassador
Actor Sean Astin hopes to use his platform as an Ironman Ambassador to benefit elementary after school running programs.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Nora Forms in Eastern Pacific
The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Tropical Storm Nora.
Weekend Mammal Hunting at PTA
Army officials will open training areas 1-6 over the weekend for mammal hunting.
Front Expected Soon, T.D. 18E Forms in E. Pacific
Light to moderate trades are expected over the state into early next week. An increase in showers is possible this weekend for the Big Island. A front…
Possible Advisory Level Surf for Weekend
Small, long period south and west swells will persist through the weekend. Surf along south facing shores will continue to be chest to head high through Friday…
DOT: Kawalii Rock Slide Repairs Continue
Only one lane of traffic will be open along Highway 19 in the Kawalii Gulch area as Department of Transportation crews work on slope stablization.
Council Approves La Kuokoa Holiday Resolution
On Wednesday, the Hawai’i County Council approved a resolution asking the state Legislature to recognize La Kuokoa, Hawai’i’s Independence Day.
Underpants Run a Thursday Ironman Tradition
The Underpants Run has transformed from a simple protest over wearing Speedos in public to an athlete meet-and-greet and local fundraiser.
UPDATE: Identity of Apparent Drowning Victim Released
An 18-year-old man died Wednesday after swimming in the Wailuku river, near Pi’ihonua Bridge.
Conditions Expected to Stabilize for Big Island Today
Our northerly winds are becoming easterly today and Thursday and are expected to continue through the weekend. Stable conditions are expected…
NNW Peaks This Morning, Oho & SSW Fading
Our new north-northwest is expected to peak early Thursday morning and begin to fade Friday into the weekend…
Cupcakes Aside: Millward Prepares for First Kona Iromnan
New Zealand-born Callum Millward made YouTube videos one year ago with Ironman competitors. This year, he will take his first shot at the Ironman World Championship course.
Pahoa Public & School Library Awarded ‘Team of the Year’
Pahoa Public & School Library’s team of staff members were recently selected as the 2015 Team of the Year by the Hawai’i State Public Library System.
Road Closures: Traveling During Ironman Weekend
Road closures associated with the Ironman World Championship will begin as early as Thursday in some areas.
Kuakini Highway Reopens, Kawalii Gulch, Kahana Closures Remain
Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona, between Palani Road and Kaiwi Street, reopened Wednesday morning.
Komohana Street Reconstruction Project Begins
About 4,000 feet of Komohana Street will be worked on, including traffic signal upgrades, pavement striping, and the replacement of utility valves and boxes.
Hurricane Oho Quickly Moves Away from Hawai’i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues its watch over Hurricane Oho.
Northerly Winds, Scattered Windward Showers Today
Northerly winds are expected to gradually become moderate trade winds in the next couple of days. As this pattern settles in, showers…
