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Wali Weakens to a Tropical Depression
Rainfall of up to a foot is expected in some areas this weekend, although accompanying winds are expected to be typical trades of 10-20 mph.
VOLCANO WATCH: Kilauea Trends Observed by Missionaries
Early Missionaries to Hawaii were the first to note that lava flows were often preceded by lava draining from Kilauea’s summit crater.
Robotic Space Mining’s ‘World Cup’ Here Next Week
A public exhibition of the mars exploration robots that will be competing in PRISM 2014 will take place Monday, July 21, 10 to 2 p.m.,
at Hilo Bayfront Park (side towards Suisan).
Enriques Named HS Volleyball All-American
Enriques joined 12 other high school volleyball standouts, including Punahou’s Tui Tuileta, on the All-American First Team list.
BLOG: Count Your Blessings, Rain Among Them
Living in a rainforest has its benefits, such as no shortage of water or facing $500 daily fines for wasting the wet stuff.
Showers Easing, But More on Tap for Sunday
Passing low-pressure systems have left up to a foot of rain behind, although dryer weather is expected until the next wave arrives possibly on Saturday night.
New Air Ambulance Dedicated at Kona Community Hospital
The twin-engined helicopter is owned by Hawaii Life Flight, an air-ambulance service based in Honolulu, for exclusive use at the Kona facility.
Abercrombie Pulls Out of Three AARP Debates
The debates from which the governor is withdrawing include one in Hilo on July 28, but he will still take part in one the following day in Kona.
Ka`u Man Dies Following One-Car Crash
Police believe both alcohol and speeding may be factors in Friday’s crash that resulted in the man’s death two days later.
Fausto Leaves Calling Card as it Passes Big Isle
The remnants of the tropical storm dumped nearly a half a foot of rain in some windward areas before moving off to the west.
‘Symphony Of Orchids’ Largest Show In Hawai`i
The Hilo Orchid Society show features thousands of orchid displays, including exotic species and hybrids not typically found at major retail and grocery stores.
REVIEW: What’s Shakin’ Smoothies – ‘OMGs’ Made Fresh
Haunted by the “ghost of bad smoothies past”? What’s Shakin’s farm-fresh fruits will exorcise your demons.
UPDATE: Missing California Teenager Located
Police said Friday that 16-year-old Jasmine Keilani was last seen three days earlier on Ali`i Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Hilo Muni Improvements Topic of Meeting on July 22
The project includes replacing the county golf course’s pro shot and restaurant, two on-course restrooms and reconstructing of four greens.
Honoka`a Man Crushed by Vehicle
Police said the victim, identified as James Thomas Jones, died after a van he was working under collapsed onto him.
No Tsunami From 6.8M Earthquake Off Japan
The tremor was located off the coast of Honshu, about 55 miles from the epicenter of the deadly 2011 earthquake that devastated many parts of Japan.
Bayfront Highway Will Close During Nighttime Construction
The nighttime, weekday closures of the coastal Hilo roadway are expected to last until at least Friday, July 25.
ANALYSIS: Six Myths About County’s Waste Incineration Plan
Take a look at the reality of Mayor Billy Kenoi’s proposed solution to the Big Island’s solid waste problem.
Drive-Thru Voter Registration Offered Today, Thursday
The service is being offered in Hilo, Pahoa and Kailua-Kona today and on Thursday, the final day for voters to register for the Aug. 9 primary election.
BLOG: Hawaii List of Laws Increased by 238
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed 229 bills into law this year, allowed nine more to become law without his signature, and vetoed seven others.
