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Underpants Run a Thursday Ironman Tradition
The Underpants Run has transformed from a simple protest over wearing Speedos in public to an athlete meet-and-greet and local fundraiser.
UPDATE: Identity of Apparent Drowning Victim Released
An 18-year-old man died Wednesday after swimming in the Wailuku river, near Pi’ihonua Bridge.
Conditions Expected to Stabilize for Big Island Today
Our northerly winds are becoming easterly today and Thursday and are expected to continue through the weekend. Stable conditions are expected…
NNW Peaks This Morning, Oho & SSW Fading
Our new north-northwest is expected to peak early Thursday morning and begin to fade Friday into the weekend…
Cupcakes Aside: Millward Prepares for First Kona Iromnan
New Zealand-born Callum Millward made YouTube videos one year ago with Ironman competitors. This year, he will take his first shot at the Ironman World Championship course.
Pahoa Public & School Library Awarded ‘Team of the Year’
Pahoa Public & School Library’s team of staff members were recently selected as the 2015 Team of the Year by the Hawai’i State Public Library System.
Road Closures: Traveling During Ironman Weekend
Road closures associated with the Ironman World Championship will begin as early as Thursday in some areas.
Kuakini Highway Reopens, Kawalii Gulch, Kahana Closures Remain
Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona, between Palani Road and Kaiwi Street, reopened Wednesday morning.
Komohana Street Reconstruction Project Begins
About 4,000 feet of Komohana Street will be worked on, including traffic signal upgrades, pavement striping, and the replacement of utility valves and boxes.
Hurricane Oho Quickly Moves Away from Hawai’i
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues its watch over Hurricane Oho.
Northerly Winds, Scattered Windward Showers Today
Northerly winds are expected to gradually become moderate trade winds in the next couple of days. As this pattern settles in, showers…
Surf: SSW Peaks, NNW Builds, Oho Swell Shifts
Our current south-southwest peaks into Wednesday morning and fades through the end of the week….
Police Nab Second Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Case
Dyllan Paulo-Leslie, 25, was arrested by the Hawai’i Police Department in connection to an incident involving a stolen Audi.
Ironkids Keiki Dip-n-Dash, Parade of Nations Closure
Alii Drive between Palani Road and St. Michael’s Church will close to both directions of traffic from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, during the Ironkids Keiki Dip ‘n Dash and the Parade of Nations commences.
UPDATE: Landslide, Flooding, Downed Line Cause Closures
A landslide, flooding, and downed power lines have caused roadway closures in the Honoka’a and Kuakini Highway areas.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended Through 7:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the Big Island through 7:45 p.m.
Oho Showers Expected Early Today
A northeast to southwest band of showers has been spreading showers across Maui county overnight and will reach the Big Island early…
Combo of Swells Expected: Oho, NNE and SSW
Our current south-southwest holds Tuesday as a bigger south-southwest builds in and peaks late Tuesday into Wednesday and fades through the end of the week…
Big Island Gas Averages Go Flat
After months of steady decline, fuel prices on the Big Island have gone flat.
Wastewater Spill Reported at Paukaa Station
Untreated wastewater was discharged from the Paukaa Sewage Pump Station Monday morning.
