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Atsani Generated Swell Builds Today
Our current blend of southerly swells is fading Wednesday. Thursday into the weekend we expect some fun surf…
State-Wide Flash Flood Watch Extended
A Flash Flood Watch for the entire state has been extended through Wednesday at 6 p.m.
70K Gallons of Waste Spills from Kulaimano Wastewater Plant
Between Sunday night and Monday morning, 70,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater spilled from the Kulaimano Wastewater Plant.
Hamakua Police Station Phones Out of Service
Phone services at the Hamakua District Police Station are currently out of service.
Tropical Storm Ignacio Forms in the East Pacific
The National Hurricane Center is tracking newly-formed Tropical Storm Ignacio, the ninth named storm of the 2015 hurricane season.
Catholic Cardinal Arrested for Driving Under the Influence
William Joseph Levada, 79, of Menlo Park Calif., was arrested and charged for driving under the influence.
Kumu Street House Fire Causes $15K in Damage
A house fire along Kumu Street in Pahoa was put out by the Hawai’i County Fire Department Monday evening.
Flood Watch Still Posted, Muggy Conditions Continue
Extremely humid conditions will keep showers heavier than usual over the islands through most of the week. Light winds will yield to modest…
Wave Heights Hold Steady Today
Kilo and Loke generated swell is expected to be fun size out of the west at about waist high. Atsani is sending some west energy…
New Tropical Depression Develops in Eastern Pacific
As of the 8:00 p.m. National Hurricane Center tropical system advisory a new tropical depression has developed in the East Pacific. Tropical Depression 12-E…
UPDATE: Highway 11 Opened to All Traffic
The Hawai’i Police Department reports that Highway 11 between the 58 and 59 mile markers is now open to all traffic.
UPDATE: Fallen Branch Damages Power Line, Knocks Out Power
A downed electrical line caused a brief fire Monday morning near the Maulua Gulch, 23 mile marker.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended Through 7:45 p.m.
Heavy rain in areas of the Big Island have triggered Flash Flood and Flood Advisory Warnings.
Extremely Muggy Weather Continues, Heavy Showers Possible
Deep tropical moisture will remain over the islands for the next several days and is expected to fuel locally heavy showers and thunderstorms. Light winds…
Atsani and Kilo Expected to Generate Swells
Super Typhoon Atsani is sending west swell which is expected to peak Monday and hold into Tuesday / Wednesday. Models are showing Atsani turning…
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended, Road Reopened
Heavy rain in portions of West Hawai’i have led to a Flash Flood Warning and the closure of one road.
5 p.m. Update: Kilo Track Shifts Away From Islands
This link will be updated throughout the day with the latest on Kilo…
Gabbard Visits OTEC, Marine Mammal Center
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard spent time in West Hawai’i Friday, where she attended the Makai Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion power plant dedication.
Weekend Lane Closures
The Hawai’i State Department of Transportation has released the following temporary lane closures.
Flood Advisory Posted for Big Island through 7 p.m.
The National Weather Service reports, radar showed heavy rain over North Hilo, South Hilo, Puna and East Kau districts overnight. The area of heavy rain …
