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High Surf Advisory in Effect for all Big Island Shorelines
A west swell from former typhoon Atsani peaked overnight and is expected to continue into Saturday before slowly fading. A new east swell from hurricane Ignacio…
Coast Guard Searches for Owner of Unmanned Kayak
The owner of an unmanned adrift orange kayak is being sought by the United States Coast Guard.
HPD Releases Image of Murder Victim
The Hawai’i Police Department has released images of a man found dead on Aug. 9 and his truck, which was later recovered.
UPDATE: Ignacio May Prompt Hurricane Watch Tonight or Tomorrow
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues to monitor Hurricane Ignacio, while the National Hurricane Center is mantaining watch over Hurricane Jimena.
Today Light Trades Build, Hazy Skies Leeward
Humid conditions are sticking around and the chance of heavy showers is lingering through Friday with flash flooding possible for much…
Westerly Atsani Swell Peaks, High Surf Advisory Issued
Atsani has gone extra-tropical and we are expecting a west-northwest swell from Atsani to build Friday and peak late Friday into Saturday. Size will…
Access Route Planned for Ka’u Forest Reserve
Departent of Land and Natural Resource officials say the roadway will allow easier access to the 61,000-acre reserve for a variety of uses.
DWS: Kea’au Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled
A fire hydrant test along Old Volcano Highway in Kea’au will cause a temporary disruption in the area’s water supply.
Supreme Court to Hear Mauna Kea Lawsuit
The Hawai’i Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today regarding the issuance of a conservation district land use permit for the Thirty Meter Telescope.
UPDATE: Jimena Becomes Eighth Hurricane of East Pacific Season
Hurricane Ignacio has entered Central Pacific waters. Jimena continues to be monitored by the National Hurricane Center.
Muggy, Unstable Weather Continues Today
Locally heavy showers as well as a few thunderstorms can be expected through Thursday, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Light trade winds…
South & West Swells Bump up a Notch Today
Our current south-southeast, shifting south-southwest swell is expected to bump up a notch in size Thursday and Friday…
Flash Flood Watch Extended Across the State
A Flash Flood Watch has been extended until 6 p.m. Thursday for the entire state.
HPD ‘Actively Investigating’ Puna Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a Puna murder.
UPDATE: Hurricane Ignacio Strengthening, Tropical Storm Jimena Forms
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Hurricane Ignacio and Tropical Storm Jimena.
UPDATE: Hamakua Police Station Phones Back in Operation
Phone service at the Hamakua Police Station remains out Wednesday.
Emergency Quarantine Measure Taken Against Ohia Wilt
An emergency quarantine measure has been set in place to combat the fight against Ohia Wilt on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Man Wanted on California Extradition Located
The Hawai’i Police Department has located 40-year-old Sean Rutledge.
Flood Watch Posted, One More Day of Unstable Weather
A moist and unstable air mass will keep showers heavier than usual over the islands for the next day or so. Light to moderate trade winds with a slightly…
Atsani Generated Swell Builds Today
Our current blend of southerly swells is fading Wednesday. Thursday into the weekend we expect some fun surf…
