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High Surf Warning Prompts West Hawai’i Beach Closures
Kahalu’u, Waiaha, and La’aloa beach parks have been closed because of high surf. A High Surf Warning is posted for West Hawai’i shores until 6 p.m. Wednesday.
June 27 Lava Flow Afternoon Update – 11/12/14
Breakouts of the June 27 lava flow remain active. One has advanced 225 yards in a 24 hour period and could potentially reach Apa’a Street in the next 3-5 days.
Kona Brewing to Expand ‘Liquid Aloha’ to Canada
Kona Brewing Company will take distribution to Canada. In late November the company will debut at The Hopscotch Whisky Beer and Spirits Festival in Vancouver.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/12/14
Although the June 27 lava flow remains stalled at the leading front, three breakouts upslope remain active.
Hawai’i International Film Festival Audience Award Winners
Hawai’i International Film Festival audience awards for favorite narrative feature, documentary feature, and short film were awarded Tuesday.
High Winds and Big Waves Expected Wednesday
Several weather alerts are in effect presently. A large swell will impact the north shore. A front is on the way.
June 27 Lava Flow Evening Update – 11/11/14
Officials from Civil Defense and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continue to monitor three active breakouts near Apa’a Street.
Hawai’i Cargo Shipping Service Slims in Horizon Lines Sale
In the transaction, Pasha Hawai’i will acquire Horizon Lines’ Hawai’i trade-line service. Matson will then acquire Horizon Lines in a merger.
Police Searching for Man Last Seen in Hilo
Police say that Jeffrey Meek was last seen in Hilo on Saturday.
UH Board of Regents Approves In-State Tuition for All Veterans
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents approved a policy amendment granting all military veterans in-state tuition.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/11/14
Officials from Hawai’i County Civil Defense and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continue to monitor lava breakouts that are between 490 yards and 1.7 miles upslope of Apa’a Street.
Sunshine & Surf Forecasted for Veteran’s Day
Partly sunny skies are expected for our Veteran’s Day. A high surf advisory is posted for north facing shores generated by a record-breaking storm system far north of the islands.
Downtown Hilo Night Road Work Will Cause Closure
Night road work will cause a road closure in downtown Hilo Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
Big Island Veterans Treatment Court Launched Monday
The State’s second Veterans Treatment Court held it’s opening ceremony on Monday.
Merriman’s Waimea – ‘Home of Hawai’i’s Regional Cuisine’
Merriman’s Waimea has been receiving rave reviews from several publications, such as the Los Angeles Times and New York Times.
Kilauea Lava Flow Claims First Residential Building
Lava set the residential property ablaze at 11:55 a.m. Monday.
Overnight Water Shut Off to Affect South Hilo
An overnight water shut off will take place Nov. 20 to Nov. 21 in the South Hilo area to conduct waterline work for the Arc of Hilo Site Improvement Project.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 11/10/14
A breakout lobe of the June 27 lava flow is nearing a residential property and is about five yards from the structure, as of Monday morning.
No Advisories Issued After 3.8M West Hawai’i Quake
There were no immediate advisories issued following a 3.8 magnitude earthquake reported at 5:39 a.m. on Monday, near Kalaoa.
Fair Weather Expected Through Veteran’s Day
Meteorologist Malika Dudley’s detailed Big Island weather forecast. Scattered showers for the windward side, haze and partly sunny skies on the Kona side.
