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HHSC East Hawai’i Evaluates Potential Alliance
Hawai’i Health Systems Corportation East Hawai’i is evaluating strategic alliances following a recent reduction in staff and cut of services.
Flood Advisory Posted for Parts of Big Island Extended to 9:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for parts of the Big Island this afternoon. Moderate to heavy rain is being seen on radar…
Furlogh Inmate Captured in Puna
Kona furlough inmate Donald Soares failed to appear for his scheduled check-in on July 30.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Woman
Twenty-eight-year-old Patricia Steve is being searched for by the Hawai’i Police Department. Steve was last seen Aug. 12.
Protection Boost for Near Extinct Hawaiian Monk Seals
A rule finalized by NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service may give the near-extinct Hawaiian monk seal a fighting chance at survival.
More Stable Weather Today, Weekend Uncertain
The forecast for the weekend at this point contains an extreme amount of uncertainty, but chance of rainfall has been increased and so have the forecasted…
Several Swells Expected by Weekend
A small west swell generated by Typhoon Atsani is expected to move in on the weekend. This system could go extratropical next week and curve…
UPDATE: HPD Locates Pieta
The Hawai’i Police Department has located missing 26-year-old Britney Pieta.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch for the Big Island
Heavy rainfall that caused flooding and various road closures Monday has subsided.
UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for missing teen Yasmine Butterfield, who was last seen in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect, Heavy Showers Expected
Winds will be rather light for the next few days. Today could be a replay of yesterday with tropical humidity and daytime sea breezes giving way to locally…
Surf Fading, New Swells on Horizon
Energy out of the south continues to fade today. A storm near New Zealand is expected to send us a decent swell late this week and into the weekend…
HFD: Fourteen Rescued at Lalakea Trail
Fourteen members of a tour group were trapped Monday along Lalakea Trail in Honoka’a after flash flooding occurred.
Accused Murderer Will Undergo Medical Examination
An Illinois man facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of a woman in Hilo last Friday will undergo a medical examination.
UPDATE: Island-Wide Flood Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Big Island.
CPHC Addresses Viral Wind Models Showing Cyclone Hitting State
There are models that show tropical cyclone activity near the state and there are others that don’t. We just want to make sure that people aren’t latching onto one particular solution …
HPD Identifies Homicide Victim
The Hawai’i Police Department has identified the victim of a Friday morning homicide in Downtown Hilo.
Hawai’i Researcher Leads El Niño Study in the Central Pacific
For the first time, a group of scientists, led by a University of Hawai’i at Manoa oceanographer, studied small scale ocean mixing under El Niño conditions in the Central Pacific.
Scheduled Lane Closures Aug. 17-20
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for the week of Aug. 17.
UH-Hilo Hoops Finalizing Games Against DI Teams
UH-Hilo will face Montana State on Oahu in November and could also add a game against the University of Hawai’i in December, possibly in Kona.
