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Body Located in Ravine ID’d as Missing Hilo Man

An autopsy conducted Tuesday morning determined that Masaru Miyamoto, 93, died from injuries consistent with an accidental fall.

HI-EMA, Partners Monitor Hurricane Olaf

Hawai’i Emergency Management, along with local emergency agencies and civil defense partners, went through a morning briefing regarding Hurricane Olaf on Tuesday.

Man Wanted Follow Firearm Threat

According to the Hawai’i Police Department, the suspect allegedly went to the home of his estranged wife and threatened a 20-year-old woman with a handgun.

HPD Weekly DUI Statistical Breakdown

Twenty-seven motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant on Big Island roadways between Oct. 12 and Oct. 18.

Hurricane Olaf Moves into the Cental Pacific

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is monitoring Hurricane Olaf.

Windward Showers Expected Today

A slight increase in trade winds is expected for Tuesday and Wednesday before winds are forecast to drop off later in the week. Clouds and passing showers…

New NW Fills in, Olaf to Bring Warning Level Surf

Another shot of northwest is expected build through the day Tuesday and peak Wednesday night before easing…

Hilo Sees Slight Increase in Fuel Prices

Hilo fuel prices have jumped by a few cents this week. The shift comes after a summer of falling gas costs.

UH-Hilo Goalie Earns PWC Weekly Defender Award

UH-Hilo goalkeeper Cassidy Dixon, a graduate of Hawai’i Academy of Arts and Sciences, tallied his first two shutouts of the season last week.

HFD Seeks Additional $6M for Haihai Fire Station

At Tuesday’s Hawai’i County Council meeting, the Council will vote on Bill 106 to provide an additional $6 million towards the Haihai Fire Station.

Police Locate Body in Ravine During Search for Missing Couple

The Hawai’i Police Department located a body in a ravine behind a Hilo home Friday while searching for a missing Hilo couple.

Chin Chuck Road: Utility Work to Cause Partial Closure

Utility work lasting throughout the month of October and into November is expected to cause delays and potential power outages along Chin Chuck Road in Hilo.

Big Island Unemployment Rate Falls Slightly

Hawai’i’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly in September to 3.4 percent, down one-tenth of a percent from 3.5 percent in August.

DLNR Plans Rules for Manta Ray Viewing

Popular manta ray viewing sites have gained worldwide notoriety, and in recent years, the viewing sites have also drawn DLNR’s attention.

Scheduled Lane Closures Oct. 19-23

The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation and the Hawai’i County Department of Public Works have announced scheduled lane closures for the week.

UPDATE: Olaf Strengthens to Category 4 Hurricane

The National Hurricane Center continues to track Hurricane Olaf.

Trade Winds Fluctuate This Week

Trade winds can be expected over the next couple of day. Clouds and passing showers will favor windward and mauka areas during that time. Trade winds are…

SSW Holds, NNW Fades with new Swells on Horizon

Our current south-southwest swell is expected to continue through Tuesday before an easing trend takes hold Wednesday. New swell…

Olaf Strengthens into Hurricane

The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor Hurricane Olaf.

Police Search for Missing Hilo Woman

The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing 23-year-old Lorianne Kami who was reportedly last seen Monday.
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