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Couple of Swells Peak This Weekend
A small west-northwest is expected to peak this weekend. It starts out a little more northwest before swinging west-northwest Sunday. Another small…
Tonight: Shortest Total Lunar Eclipse of Century
A rare “blood moon” is expected tonight. The shortest of the century! Our islands are perfectly placed to view it from start to finish.
HPD Announces Merrie Monarch Traffic Pattern
Traffic along Kalanikoa Street will begin a one-way traffic pattern on Wednesday, April 8 and last the duration of the Merrie Monarch Festival.
DLNR Makes Additional Protest Arrests
The Department of Land and Natural Resources made an addition 19 arrests of Thirty Meter Telescope protesters on Thursday.
Windward Showers Expected to Increase
Showers carried by the trades are expected to favor windward and mauka areas. Trade wind speeds are forecasted to weaken slightly on Friday. An increase in…
Couple of Swells Expected This Weekend
Our current small northwest swell is expected to continue to fade today with a small west-northwest forecasted for the weekend. Our current mix of south…
Total Lunar Eclipse Visible from Big Island this Weekend
Fully-eclipsed “blood moon” to occur between 11 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday.
Twelve Arrested in TMT Protest
Twelve individuals were arrested Thursday morning as they protested against TMT on the slopes of Mauna Kea.
Scheduled Lava Meeting Postponed by County
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira announced this morning the postponement of the Thursday evening community lava flow meeting.
UH-Hilo’s Aubrey Earns National Softball Award
UH-Hilo senior Colleen Aubrey picked up her third award this week with recognition from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
UPDATE: Kalanianaole Avenue Waterline Break Repaired
A waterline break along Kalanianaole Avenue in Hilo, north of Silva Street around midnight, caused a water shut-off and one-way road traffic.
Trade Wind Weather Expected Today
Trade winds are expected to continue blowing. Showers should become more active starting tomorrow evening and are expected to remain active through the…
Current Swells Fading, Bump For Weekend
Our current small northwest swell is expected to slowly fade today with a small west-northwest forecasted for the weekend. Our current small south-southeast…
HPD Warns Public of Phonecall Scam
Phony callers claiming to be from Department of Water Supply attempting to obtain credit card information.
Big Island Students Earn NCWIT Recognition
Two young women attending Big Island high schools were honored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology for their outstanding work.
Mauna a Wakea Ohana Statement on TMT Protests
The Mauna a Wakea Ohana released a public statement on claims of a failed obligation to follow state laws.
DWS Announces Wednesday Water Shut-Off
The Department of Water Supply has announced a temporary water shut-off in downtown Hilo, scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Breezy Trade Winds Expected Today
A disturbance near Kauai dissipated over the western islands last night. This has allowed locally strong trades to work their way back into the forecast…
Small NW Fills in Today
A small northwest swell is expected to begin to fill in today with a small west-northwest possible for the weekend. Our current small…
Generous Donors Give $1 Million for Humane Society Animal Center
$500K donation spurs outpouring of pledges for Humane Society animal center during 50th anniversary gala event.
