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Konawaena Survives Honoka’a Scare
Despite a furious rally by the Honoka’a Dragons, Konawaena was able to survive the scare and snap a three-game losing streak on the road Friday.
Garrett Dahlin Charged in Hilo Fatal Stabbing
The Hawai’i Police Department has charged Garrett Dahlin with second-degree murder in connection to a fatal stabbing that occurred on Tuesday in Hilo.
West Hawai’i Beaches Remain Closed Due to High Surf
High surf caused by a northwest swell continues to impact West facing shores, keeping beaches closed on the leeward side of the island.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/24/15
The June 27 lava flow’s recent advancing breakout continues to remain stalled. All other activity remains limited.
WEEKEND WEATHER: Increased Showers & Surf
A front is expected to stall and weaken Sunday with showers expected to linger over windward Big Island. Winds will shift out of the north after the front…
WEEKEND SURF: Warning Level Surf Today, Fades Sunday
Our current swell continues to fade. Warning level surf is expected as a new swell builds. The Kona side is more shadowed with this swell…
Police Arrest Four in Hilo Murder Investigation
The Hawai’i Police Department has arrested four suspects in connection to a fatal stabbing that occurred in Hilo Tuesday.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/23/15
The active and recently advancing distal tip of the June 27 lava flow continues to show no advancement, as widening behind the front continues.
Ishikawa Named Officer of the Month
Officer Lloyd Ishikawa was named “Officer of the Month” by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i for the month of January.
Hazy Skies, Front Ahead
Winds will strengthen from the southwest Friday as a front approaches from the northwest. The front will possibly increase shower coverage for the Big Island…
High Surf Warning Extended, Reinforcement Moves in
Our current swell continues to fade but will still hold some good height today. Warning level surf is expected. A reinforcement is forecasted late Friday…
Victim Identified in Fatal Hilo Stabbing
An autopsy is scheduled for Friday to determine the exact cause of Brian Whetten’s death.
Longs Pahoa to Re-Open Monday
Now that the June 27 lava flow front, still 660 yards from the Pahoa Marketplace, has stalled for nearly three weeks, Longs Drugs will return to its Pahoa location for normal operations.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/22/15
The distal portion of the June 27 lava flow continues to remain stalled for the second day in a row, however, the flow is active and continues to widen.
UPDATE: Additional Beaches Close as High Surf Continues
Hawai’i County Civil Defense has announced the closure of eight West Hawai’i Beaches following an extension of a High Surf Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
HPD, County Crack Down on Illegal Raves
The Hawai’i Police Department, along with the County of Hawai’i, crack down on illegal “rave” parties.
Hazy Skies Today, Front Expected For Weekend
Winds will turn to the south and southwest and become stronger on Thursday as a front approaches the islands from the northwest. The front will bring showers…
Surf Biggest Early, Reinforcement For Weekend
Our current swell peaked overnight but will still hold some good height today and slowly fade. Surf well above warning levels is expected….
PHOTOS: Big Waves on the Big Island
Here are photos of the ocean conditions and surf produced by the largest swell of the season thus far….
High Surf Closes Four West Hawai’i Beaches
Four West Hawai’i beaches have will close at noon Wednesday due to high surf.
