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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.
West Hawai’i CC Students Celebrate at First-Ever Hō‘ike
Hawai’i Community College students in West Hawai’i experienced their first-ever Hō‘ike, celebrating newfound knowledge as the semester wound down to an end.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/24/14
The June 27 lava flow remains stalled Wednesday, not having advanced since Monday at 4:30 p.m. Currently, the flow is 0.6 miles from Highway 130.
Hilo Woman Charged for Various Offenses
The Hawai’i Police Department located 29-year-old Danielle Kaneao, who was wanted on warrants and in connection to a reported attempted car theft on Nov. 30.
WNW Slightly Smaller, Messy Conditions
Our current west-northwest swell is slightly smaller Wednesday. Still showing best for the Kona side where the conditions will also be better.
Gusty Winds, Snow, Possible Thunderstorms Today
Unstable conditions will continue into Wednesday as a cutoff low high in the atmosphere develops near the islands. The threat for heavy flooding rain…
Latest Weather Alerts 12/24/14
All the latest weather alerts will be posted here as this weather event continues to take shape.
HPA Alum Unger Named 2015 Pro Bowl Reserve
Max Unger, a graduate of Hawai’i Preparatory Academy, has played in the last two Pro Bowls. He has been selected as an alternate to this year’s game.
UHH’s Johnson Receives Second PWC Weekly Award
For the second time this season, UH-Hilo’s Tre Johnson received at least a share of the PacWest’s Men’s Basketball Player of the Week Award. He scored a career-high 28 points against BYU-Hawai’i last Saturday.
Bay Clinic, Walgreens Prepare Prescription Delivery Plan
Bay Clinic, in partnership with Walgreens, has put a delivery service plan in place that will provide continued access to prescription medications in Puna.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/23/14
Hawai’i County Civil Defense’s morning overflight shows that the June 27 lava flow has not advanced since 4:30 p.m. Monday.
WNW Slightly Smaller, Unsettled Weather
Our current west-northwest swell is slightly smaller Tuesday into Wednesday. Still showing best for the Kona side. Surf fades through…
Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, Snow & Flooding Possible Today
The ingredients for severe weather may align tomorrow to bring us heavy rain, thunderstorms, high winds, snow and flooding conditions…
Latest Weather Alerts 12/23/14
The latest weather alerts will be posted at this page as a front continues to approach the Big Island.
Police Search for Missing Kea’au Teen
The Hawai’i County Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Trey Tomlinson, who was last seen on Aug. 18.
DOE: KKP Complex Superintendent Correa to Retire
State of Hawai’i Department of Education Kea’au-Ka’u-Pahoa District Superintendent Mary Correa will be retiring Dec. 31 after four decades in education.
UH-Hilo Students Win Microsoft Challenge
A team of University of Hawai’i at Hilo computer science students have won the Pitch Video Challenge in the games category of the 2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/22/14
The June 27 lava flow continues to advance at a slowed pace, 70 yards since Sunday morning, and is currently 0.6 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.
Thunderstorms Possible Today as Front Approaches
Thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall is possible starting this afternoon as a front approaches. A Flash Flood Watch…
