Kealakehe Grad Utrera Joins Camp Coach in New Jersey
After losing his mother to cancer, Kealakehe graduate Deion Utrera is looking to restart his basketball career with a familiar coach in Toms River, N.J.
UH-Hilo: AD Announcement Could Come Next Week
Either Patrick Guillen or Joshua Doody could be named UH-Hilo’s permanent athletic director next week, according to a school spokesperson.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/23/15
The summit of Kilauea continues to show deflation as the lava lake within the Overlook crater has fluctuated only slightly over the past 24 hours.
Honolulu-Bound Flight Diverts to Kona
A United Airlines flight bound for Honolulu from Los Angeles was forced to land at the Kona International Airport Thursday morning after declaring an emergency.
DOE Plans Implementation of USDA Meal Pilot Program
The Department of Education plans to implement a pilot program stemming from the United States Department of Agriculture that will provide free meal services.
Hawai’i County Council To Discuss $90K Grant to Battle Fire Ants
Hawai’i County Council meets Friday morning in Kona.
Officials to Hold Pahoa Roundabout Meeting
Crews are expected to begin work on the Pahoa Roundabout at the beginning of August. The project was delayed in 2014 due to the June 27 lava flow.
Trade Winds Increase Later Today
More typical trade winds will return across the area late Thursday, and briefly strengthen from Thursday night through Friday. An increase in showers and…
Advisory Swell Expected for Weekend
Thanks to a storm that recently developed east of New Zealand, a large south swell is anticipated to begin to arrive in Hawaii late Friday…
Big Island Represented at Special Olympics World Games
Three Special Olympics Hawai’i athletes, including Kona’s Isaiah Wong, will compete in the Special Olympics World Games, held in Los Angeles.
Visitor from China Drowns in Waikoloa
A Chinese national died from an apparent drowning at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Wednesday afternoon.
Subcontractor Electrocuted at Waikoloa Resort
A 34-year-old Honoka’a man has died as the result of a electric shock at a Waikoloa resort. The man was a subcontractor working on renovations.
Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program Seeks Applicants
The Hawai’i Forest Legacy Program works with private landowners and state and county agencies, as well as conservation non-profit groups, to promote sustainable, working forests in Hawai’i.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/22/15
Tiltmeters at the summit of Kilauea continue to record deflation as the Overlook crater lava lake levels have dropped.
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Chattanooga Victims
Both the United States flag and the Hawai’i state flag will fly at half-staff through Saturday in honor of the service members killed at Chattanooga last week.
Heavy Rain / Thunderstorms Possible Today
Light-east southeast flow will continue through the day Thursday. A somewhat unstable airmass along with sufficient moisture at the surface…
Advisory Level Swell Continues
Through Thursday a small mix of southern swells will continue to filter in. A storm in the Tasman Sea could bring a small swell to southwest…
Governor Ige: State Opposes Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Merger
Governor David Ige announced Tuesday that the state opposes the multi-billion dollar Hawaiian Electric/NextEra Energy merger.
PISCES Receives $35K in Grants for Moon RIDERS Program
A total of $35,000 has been awarded to PISCES for it’s Moon RIDERS program from Hawai’i County and the Hawai’i Community Foundation.
Stolen ATV Sought After by Police
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen all-terrain vehicle.
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