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Advisory Level Surf Continues, Shifts Direction
Our current northwest shifting north-northwest swell is expected to continue. For the Kona side size is decreasing as the swell shifts. For the Hilo…
Kona Man Dies of ‘Possible Electrocution’
A Kona man died Wednesday after what the Hawai’i Police Department is calling a “possible electrocution.”
UPDATE: State Supreme Court Invalidates TMT Permit
The Hawai’i Supreme Court has invalidated a Conservation District Use Permit for the Thirty Meter Telescope.
UPDATE: U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Native Hawaiian Election
The United States Supreme Court has blocked the counting of votes in the Native Hawaiian election hosted by Na’i Aupuni.
Assistance Sought in Locating Stolen Chinese Instruments
A pair of traditional Chinese musical instruments have been stolen from a Hawaiian Paradise Park home.
Taylor Farms Recall Impacts Several Products Sold in Hawai’i
A number of products are included in the recent Taylor Farms Inc. recall spanning across numerous states, including Hawai’i.
Police Seek Information in Kama’aina Motors Burglary
Two unidentified individuals reportedly broke into Kama’aina Motors in Hilo and removed tools and equipment.
Hawai’i County Opens New Business Centers
The County of Hawai’i’s Department of Research and Development initiated the centers in an effort to support local entrepreneurs forming small businesses.
Gusty Winds Expected Today for Big Island
Trade winds will strengthen once again today. Trades are expected to ease a little during the second half of the week. A dry and stable airmass the…
Advisory Level Swell for Hilo Side Today
Our current west-northwest shifting northwest swell is expected to continue to build and peak on Wednesday. Should show best for the Kona side on Wednesday…
Kona Man Dies After Being Pulled from Keauhou Bay
Both a coroner’s inquest and a public accident case have been initiated by the Hawai’i Police Department, following the death of a man pulled from Keauhou Bay.
Grand Princess Rerouted Due to Circuit Breaker Failure
The Grand Princess Cruise ship en route from San Francisco, Calif. to Hilo on Monday suffered a significant failure, causing the ship to reroute to Honolulu.
DBEDT Breaks Down Hawai’i Home Buying
Over a seven year period, the majority of Big Island homes were purchased along the Kohala Coast, in Puna, and in Kona.
Today’s Big Island Weather Forecast
Trades are expected to stay at moderate to locally fresh speeds through Tuesday. On Wednesday the winds are expected to…
NW Fades, New Advisory Level NW Tomorrow
Our current northwest swell is expected to continue its steady fading trend. A reinforcing northwest swell is expected to arrive late Tuesday, and then peak on…
Autopsy Reveals Cause of Murder Victim’s Death
Keola Penovaroff, 39, was found unresponsive Thursday night outside a residence along West Kawailani Street in Hilo.
Confirmed Dengue Count at 112
Confirmed cases of dengue fever on the Big Island have risen to 112, up by five since the last updated case numbers last Thursday.
Visitor Arrivals Continue to Break Records
During the month of October, a total of 652,616 tourists stepped foot in Hawai’i, a 4.8 percent increase.
