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Hilo Man Charged in Domestic Case Involving Teen
A Hilo man has been charged with second-degree assault following a domestic altercation involving a teen.
Kohala Center Broadband Meetings Scheduled for Early 2015
The Kohala Center, in conjunction with Kealapono, will hold public meetings in January to explore the need for Internet services at broadband speeds in the area.
UPDATE: Wailea Beach Drowning Victim Identified
A 53-year-old male died Sunday morning at Wailea Beach in what appears to be a drowning.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/29/14
The June 27 lava flow is advancing sluggishly, currently about 680 yards from the Pahoa Marketplace. The flow has moved 20 yards since Sunday afternoon.
Cool, Dry Weather Today, Front Expected Tomorrow
We expect cool, dry weather through Monday as northeasterly winds weaken and shift out of the southeast late in the day. A front is expected…
Swell Slowly Fading, New NW Midweek
Our current northwest and north-northwest mix is slowly fading. A small west-northwest swell is filling in today as well…
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/28/14
The slow-moving June 27 lava flow continues to advance, moving about 10 yards since Saturday afternoon.
Gov. Ige Appoints Three Department Leaders
Jobie Masagatani and Scott Enright remain in their roles as leaders of the Board of Agriculture and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, respectively.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/27/14
After being stalled for nearly five days, the June 27 lava flow is back on the move, advancing 15 yards since Friday afternoon.
WEEKEND WEATHER: Partly Sunny With Isolated Showers
Light northerly winds and cool temperatures are expected through the weekend. Clouds and light showers will linger mainly over north through west…
WEEKEND SURF: New NW Expected
A new northwest is forecasted for Saturday into Sunday building to a few feet overhead to possibly double overhead at the best breaks open…
Advancing Lava Stalled, Breakouts Threaten
Although the June 27 lava flow front remains stalled, a wide array of breakouts behind it leave unpredictable flow possibilities.
Downtown Hilo Road Work to Cause Closures
The inbound lane on Bayfront Highway and the outbound land at the Pauahi intersection will be closed for two days for reconstruction and pavement.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/26/14
For the past four days, the leading front of the June 27 lava flow has remained stalled 700 yards from the back property line of the Pahoa Marketplace.
Gusty Winds, Sunny Skies Today
Cool temperatures and generally dry conditions are expected to prevail through the weekend. Clouds and a few showers will…
Current Swell Fading, New NW For Weekend
Our current north-northwest is forecasted to fade today but combined with the short-period north-northeast swell will keep wave heights up to about head high.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/25/14
The June 27 lava flow has been stalled about 700 yards from the back property line of the Pahoa Marketplace since Monday.
Some Vog, Lots of Sunshine on Christmas Day
The disturbance that has been creating the potential for severe weather is expected to slowly lift northeast and away from the Hawaiian islands…
Mix of Swells Expected Today
Another shot of surf energy out of the north-northwest is forecasted to combine with northeast wind swell on Christmas Day…
Minimum Wage Increase Begins Jan. 1
The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced Wednesday that minimum wage in Hawai’i will increase by 50 cents beginning Jan. 1.
