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Advisory Level Swell Maintains Wave Heights Today
Our current swell is maintaining wave heights today. This large swell prompted a High Surf Advisory for the Kona coast which is still in effect. The Big Island…
Pahoa Community Lava Meetings Suspended
Weekly community lava meetings with Hawai’i County Civil Defense and partnering organizations have been suspended until furth
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/10/15
Smoke and vog conditions improved Tuesday morning after a prolonged period of moderate to heavy conditions. Lava advancement remains stalled downslope but activity continues.
Scattered Showers Expected With Frontal Passage
A front is currently affecting the Hawaiian Islands. Rainfall along the front is expected to impact the Big Island Tuesday afternoon. Expect…
Large Swell Peaks This Afternoon
Our current swell is building Tuesday. This large swell has prompted a High Surf Advisory for the Kona coast. The Big Island is shadowed from this swell but…
Kea’au, Konawaena Assist in ‘STOP if You Love Me’ Campaign
Two Big Island High Schools will take part in the national “Stop if You Love Me” campaign along with 373 public school students from 23 schools state-wide.
4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Kilauea Summit
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded on the Big Island at 8:16 a.m. Monday. The earthquake was centered about 5 miles from the summit of Kilauea.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/9/15
June 27 lava flow activity remains stalled in downslope areas, however, there is evidence that the tube system continues to be supplied with lava.
Scattered Showers as Front Approaches
Southerly winds are expected to gradually strengthen through early Monday morning as a vigorous front approaches from the northwest. Strong and gusty…
Large Swell Starts to Build Today
Our current swell is fading Monday, showing best early. The next swell is right on its heels, building late Monday. By Tuesday, the large swell is expected to…
Second Half Surge Pushes Konawaena to BIIF DI Title
After an even first half, Konawaena pulled away from Hilo to claim its seventh BIIF championship in a row.
Honoka’a Earns Second Straight BIIF DII Title
Kizzah Maltezo scored a game-high 24 points as the Honoka’a Dragons earned its second consecutive league title.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/8/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense said Sunday morning that the June 27 lava flow remains stalled in all downslope areas. Moderate to heavy vog and smoke conditions continue.
Sunny Skies This Weekend, Front Ahead
Lighter winds and mostly dry weather is expected this weekend. Southwest winds are forecasted to increase late Sunday, and become locally strong…
Surf to Remain Elevated Through Weekend
Our current swell out of the west-northwest is trending down through the day but is expected to rebound late in the day and begin an increasing trend…
Police Search for Missing Teen Last Seen in Hilo
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 15-year-old Kyara K. Kalili, who was last seen in Hilo on Jan. 9.
Man Dies at Boiling Pots in Apparent Drowning
An apparent drowning led to the death of a Puna man at Boiling Ponds in Hilo Thursday.
Japanese Visitor Dies at Thurston Lava Tube
A 71-year-old man visiting from Japan died of an apparent heart attack Thursday at the Thurston Lava Tube in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 2/6/15
Although the downslope areas of the June 27 lava flow remain stalled, activity continues upslope.
Breezy West Winds Expected Today
Locally breezy and gusty westerly winds are expected through Friday. A fast moving band of spotty showers is forecasted to pass over the island chain on Friday…
