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 …

5pm Update: Kilo Strengthens, Expected to Become Hurricane Tuesday

Update on Kilo…

Tropical Cyclone Generated Swells Expected This Weekend

A small west swell generated by Super-Typhoon Atsani is expected to move in on the weekend. Kilo is expected to bring some short-period wind swell…

Mostly Cloudy Skies and Increased Showers Expected Today

The very moist air mass over the state will become moister still. Showers and thunderstorms could easily pop up in these types of conditions…

Attempted Murder Suspect Held on $2M Bail

Thirty-seven-year-old Jomal Ford is being held on $2,001,000 following a Thursday incident.

Coast Guard Aircraft Emergency Lands at KOA

A United States Coast Guard C-130 emergency landed at Kona International Airport Friday.

Ige Signs Emergency Proclaimation in Anticipation of Kilo

Governor David Ige has signed an emergency proclamation as Tropical Storm Kilo inches closer to the islands.

Statehood Day: What’s Closed?

Big Island Now has compiled a list of Statehood Day closures.

11 p.m. UPDATE: Kilo Track Nudged Left

This post will be updated throughout the day with the latest info…

South Holds Today, Several Swells for the Weekend

Our current south swell is expected to hold through Saturday morning before beginning to fade. A small west swell generated by Super-Typhoon…

Trade Wind Weather, Kilo Generated Showers Could Begin Tonight

We expect to dry out a bit Friday as moderate to fresh trade winds work their way back into the forecast. Moisture on the edges of Tropical depression Three-C…

HPD Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting

Hawai’i Police Department officers and State Sheriffs attempting to serve a bench warrant were threatened by an individual in a vehicle.

Scientific Study Explores Hawai’i Coral Reefs

In an effort to study and reveal the world’s coral reefs, XL Catlin has announced the launch of a new scientific survey that will explore the health of various coral reefs in Hawai’i.

Police Search for Wanted Man

The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 33-year-old Shaye K.M. Nishida, who is wanted on warrants.

DLIR: Big Island Unemployment Rate Drops

The Big Island’s unemployment rate dropped in the month of July to 4.2 percent, compared to 5.5 percent in June and 5.8 percent one-year ago.

Fire Fighters Respond to Pahoa Home Fire

A Thursday morning fire in Pahoa caused $80,000 in damage to a Azure Drive home.

No Replacement Found for Cancelled Hilo JV Game

Wong Stadium will only host a varsity football contest Friday night after the 8-man contest between Ka’u and Hilo’s junior varsity was cancelled.

Shriners Hilo Outreach Clinic Scheduled

Shriners Hospitals for Children will hold its next outreach clinic in Hilo on Aug. 27.

Trade Wind Weather Today, Weekend is Uncertain

The disturbance generating our recent unsettled weather will continue moving away from the islands, decreasing the threat of widespread heavy rainfall…

Storm in South Pacific Generates South Swell Today

A storm near New Zealand is expected to send us a decent swell Thursday into the weekend. The swell should begin to fade on Sunday and into next week…
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