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Scheduled Lane Closures June 15-19
Lane closures will occur in various areas along Highway 19 this week, according to the State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation.
Hybrid Weather Pattern Continues Monday
Trade winds are expected to stay relatively light through Monday. The weaker than normal trades should continue to push showers over windward areas, especially…
SSW Swell on Tap Later This Week
Our current south-southwest swell is expected to slowly fade through the middle of the week. A fun swell is expected to reach us out of the South Pacific on…
NOTHIN’ TO LOSE: Clay Signs with L.A. KISS
Hilo native Charles Clay is hoping to make the most of his next football opportunity with the Arena Football League’s L.A. KISS.
BIIF Schools, Students Honored at HMSA Kaimana Awards
Waiakea’s Kaydee Rapozo and Kealakehe’s Cory Yamagata, along with 13 other student-athletes, each earned a $5,000 Kaimana Scholarship from HMSA.
HI-SEAS Study to End with Simulated ‘Re-Entry’
Crew members from the simulated Mars experiment will go through a mimic re-entry by tandem skydiving on Saturday morning.
Weekend Lane Closures
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures for this weekend.
Hybrid Weather Pattern Expected This Weekend
Light to locally moderate trades are expected over the main Hawaiian island chain this weekend. The trades will be light enough to allow…
Small SSW Peaks Over Weekend
Our current south-southwest swell is expected to peak over the weekend with occasional shoulder high sets. Monday the swell will start to fade…
Volcano Fire Causes $30K in Damage
Hawai’i County Fire Department personnel responded at 4 a.m. to a Volcano home fully engulfed in flames. The fire caused $30,000 in damage.
UH-Hilo Narrows AD Search to Two Finalists
Two finalists for the University of Hawai’i at Hilo’s athletic director position will meet with the community in the coming weeks prior to the school making an official selection.
Man Wanted for Violating Probation, Questioning
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for Logan Kahele Bishop, 25, who is wanted for violating probation and for questioning.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/12/15
Thermal cracking sounds, associated with the rising lava lake coming closer to the overhanging vent wall material, were heard periodically on Thursday.
UHERO: Better Economic Performance Forecast
The Big Island still has some room for growth in the tourism sector, helping keep economic indicators steady over the next few years, according the University of Hawai’i.
Light Winds and Land/Sea Breeze Pattern Today
Weakening trade winds are expected to weaken further on Friday, with sea breezes becoming more prominent by day and land breezes by night. Shower…
Small SSW and NW Build Today
Our current small southwest, south-southeast mix continues to fade. A new south-southwest swell is expected to build slowly on Friday and peak…
HVNP Receives EPA Achievement Award
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park recently received the EPA’s Federal Green Challenge Regional Overall Achievement Award for efforts in sustainable practices.
Waiakea Grad Torres-Costa to Turn Pro
A day after being selected in the 35th round of the Major League Baseball draft, Quintin Torres-Costa has decided to turn pro and follow his baseball dreams.
Kilauea Summit Update – 6/11/15
On Tuesday morning, beginning at about 1:40 a.m. and lasting through 3 a.m., HVO says that a small lava flow from the south pit complex of Puʻu ʻŌʻō was observed.
Kamehameha Day Events and Closures
Each year, Kamehameha Day in celebrated in Hawai’i on June 11, honoring Kamehameha the Great.
