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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 Hilo Man

Sandy Phaylim, 57, was last seen Monday morning at his Hilo home.

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…

High Surf Warning in Effect for Large WNW Swell

A west-northwest swell is holding through the day Monday at warning levels. This swell is expected to show best for…

UHH Women’s Hoops Ice Cold Late in OT Loss

UH-Hilo was held without a field goal for the final seven minutes of the game, leading to a third consecutive loss.

#15 BYUH Stunned on Johnson’s Game Winner

Tre Johnson’s tip-in with just over a second on the clock clinched UH-Hilo’s first win over a ranked team since 1998.

June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/21/14

The June 27 lave flow has advanced about 85 yards in the past 24 hours and is currently 0.6 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.

June 27 Lava Flow Update- 12/20/14

The June 27 lava flow has advanced 160 yards since Friday and is about 0.7 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity. Railroad Avenue will open at Noon Saturday.

NW Fades Today, Warning Level Surf Sunday

Our current swell is on the way down but a new warning level swell is expected to impact, the Kona side especially, starting…

Calm Weekend Weather, Cold Front Ahead

This weekend showers will favor our usual windward and mauka spots with leeward sunshine and afternoon sea breeze conditions. A front will change that…
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