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Grounded Sailboat Leaves One Mariner Missing
One mariner remains missing following the grounding of a 74-foot sailing vessel, Hawai’i Aloha. Four crew members were rescued Saturday.
Kohala Residents Under Water Emergency
Residents who live above Hawi Road in Kohala remain without power following this weekend’s storm, causing a water outage.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/4/15
The June 27 lava flow front and south margin breakout continue to remain stalled as Kilauea’s summit celebrates 34 years of eruption.
Waimea Power Outage Leads to Water Unavailability
Power outages in the Waimea area have caused a disruption in water service in some areas.
Wind Observations: 155 mph on Mauna Kea, 60+ mph Elsewhere
Winds from 40 to 70 mph were recorded with hurricane force winds of 155 mph recorded on Mauna Kea.
Cleanup Underway Following Overnight Storm
Cleanup is underway following an overnight storm that has caused road closures, beach closures, and power outages across the Big Island.
Severe Weather Causes Closures, Cancellations
Along with road closures, today’s visits at Kulani Correctional Facility and BIIF swim meet at Hawai’i Preparatory Academy have been both cancelled.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/3/15
The leading edge of the June 27 lava flow, as well as the breakout along the south margin, are stalled Saturday morning, according to Hawai’i County Civil Defense.
Another Round of Snow for Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa
A Blizzard Warning is still posted for the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa this morning. A view of the observatory webcams shows white out…
Blustery With Passing Showers Today
Conditions are expected to improve gradually as the day goes on. Sunday our weather will be much nicer.
Power, Road Access Affected by High Winds
Crews from Hawai’i Electric Light continue to work on scattered island wide power outages. Meanwhile, several roads are closed due to fallen trees and branches.
Overlapping Swells Expected Through Weekend
New west-northwest to north-west swell is expected to build on Saturday and peak on Sunday. Overlapping shorter period swell out …
High Winds Causing Debris Damage, Road Closures
According to Hawai’i County Civil Defense, road closures have been reported in Waimea, Ahualoa, and Kona.
UPDATE: Kua Bay Reopens After Object Identified
The Kekaha Kai section of Kua Bay has been closed after an unidentified object was found in the water.
Foul Play Not Suspected in Ocean View House Fire
The Hawai’i Police Department says that foul play is not suspected in New Year’s Eve Ocean View House Fire that led to the death of a 67-year-old man.
DLNR: Waimanu Camping Canceled and Trail Closed
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife has canceled Waimanu camping permits and closed the trail due to a pending storm.
Latest Weather Alerts for Saturday 1/3/15
A strong front is expected to dig toward the Hawaiian Islands tomorrow and Saturday. For the latest alerts and conditions…
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/2/15
The June 27 lava flow front remains stalled, Civil Defense continues to watch a breakout 150 yards upslope.
Tips for Visiting Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a popular destination for visitors over the holidays. Since Christmas, more than 4,400 people have explored the park’s many attractions.
Gusty Southwest Winds, Front on The Way
A Special Weather Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service. A strong front is expected to impact the Big Island early Saturday….
