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Front Expected Soon, T.D. 18E Forms in E. Pacific

Light to moderate trades are expected over the state into early next week. An increase in showers is possible this weekend for the Big Island. A front…

Possible Advisory Level Surf for Weekend

Small, long period south and west swells will persist through the weekend. Surf along south facing shores will continue to be chest to head high through Friday…

DOT: Kawalii Rock Slide Repairs Continue

Only one lane of traffic will be open along Highway 19 in the Kawalii Gulch area as Department of Transportation crews work on slope stablization.

Council Approves La Kuokoa Holiday Resolution

On Wednesday, the Hawai’i County Council approved a resolution asking the state Legislature to recognize La Kuokoa, Hawai’i’s Independence Day.

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.
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