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Westerly Atsani Swell Peaks, High Surf Advisory Issued
Atsani has gone extra-tropical and we are expecting a west-northwest swell from Atsani to build Friday and peak late Friday into Saturday. Size will…
Access Route Planned for Ka’u Forest Reserve
Departent of Land and Natural Resource officials say the roadway will allow easier access to the 61,000-acre reserve for a variety of uses.
DWS: Kea’au Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled
A fire hydrant test along Old Volcano Highway in Kea’au will cause a temporary disruption in the area’s water supply.
Supreme Court to Hear Mauna Kea Lawsuit
The Hawai’i Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today regarding the issuance of a conservation district land use permit for the Thirty Meter Telescope.
UPDATE: Jimena Becomes Eighth Hurricane of East Pacific Season
Hurricane Ignacio has entered Central Pacific waters. Jimena continues to be monitored by the National Hurricane Center.
Muggy, Unstable Weather Continues Today
Locally heavy showers as well as a few thunderstorms can be expected through Thursday, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Light trade winds…
South & West Swells Bump up a Notch Today
Our current south-southeast, shifting south-southwest swell is expected to bump up a notch in size Thursday and Friday…
Flash Flood Watch Extended Across the State
A Flash Flood Watch has been extended until 6 p.m. Thursday for the entire state.
HPD ‘Actively Investigating’ Puna Murder
The Hawai’i Police Department is investigating a Puna murder.
UPDATE: Hurricane Ignacio Strengthening, Tropical Storm Jimena Forms
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Hurricane Ignacio and Tropical Storm Jimena.
UPDATE: Hamakua Police Station Phones Back in Operation
Phone service at the Hamakua Police Station remains out Wednesday.
Emergency Quarantine Measure Taken Against Ohia Wilt
An emergency quarantine measure has been set in place to combat the fight against Ohia Wilt on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Man Wanted on California Extradition Located
The Hawai’i Police Department has located 40-year-old Sean Rutledge.
Flood Watch Posted, One More Day of Unstable Weather
A moist and unstable air mass will keep showers heavier than usual over the islands for the next day or so. Light to moderate trade winds with a slightly…
Atsani Generated Swell Builds Today
Our current blend of southerly swells is fading Wednesday. Thursday into the weekend we expect some fun surf…
State-Wide Flash Flood Watch Extended
A Flash Flood Watch for the entire state has been extended through Wednesday at 6 p.m.
70K Gallons of Waste Spills from Kulaimano Wastewater Plant
Between Sunday night and Monday morning, 70,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater spilled from the Kulaimano Wastewater Plant.
Hamakua Police Station Phones Out of Service
Phone services at the Hamakua District Police Station are currently out of service.
Tropical Storm Ignacio Forms in the East Pacific
The National Hurricane Center is tracking newly-formed Tropical Storm Ignacio, the ninth named storm of the 2015 hurricane season.
Catholic Cardinal Arrested for Driving Under the Influence
William Joseph Levada, 79, of Menlo Park Calif., was arrested and charged for driving under the influence.
