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Civil Defense Issues Green Sands Brushfire Update
The Hawai`i Fire Department reports the brushfire in the Greensands subdivision of Ka`u is roughly 80% contained.
UH-Hilo’s Aubrey, Greene Earn All-Region Softball Honors
University of Hawai’i at Hilo seniors Colleen Aubrey and Emily Greene earned West Region accolades earlier this week.
No Tsunami Threat Following 6.8M Japan Earthquake
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake occurred near the East coast of Honshu, Japan Tuesday. There is no threat of a tsunami for Hawai’i.
HPD Warns of Mail Scam
The Hawai’i Police Department is warning the public about a mail scam that is circulating.
Winds Could Gust up to 40 mph Today
Breezy trade winds are expected to continue through tomorrow. The trades will focus showers over mainly windward areas, but some showers will spread to leeward…
Choppy Trade Swell Continues
Our current south-southwest continues to drop through mid week. A small swell is expected for the second half of the week out of the southwest…
UPDATE: Green Sands Fire ’50 Percent’ Contained
Residents of the Na’alehu Green Sands Subdivision are being allowed to return to their homes while fire fighters continue to fight a brush fire in the area.
Motorcycle Passenger in Fatal Accident Identified
Police have identified the motorcycle passenger who died in a three-car collision on Ka`ahumanu Highway on the evening of Saturday, May 9.
HVNP Pauses Backcountry Permits, Closes Campground
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park has paused backcountry permits and closed the Kulanaokuaiki Campground as lava lake levels drop and seismicity remains heightened.
Kilauea Summit Update – 5/11/15
A deflationary trend continues at the Kilauea Summit. Lava lake levels have continued to decrease since Friday.
Office of Planning Seeks Public Comment
The State of Hawai’i Office of Planning is seeking public comment on its newly released State Land Use System Review Draft Report.
Scheduled Road Closures: May 11-15
The State of Hawai’i Department of Transportation has announced scheduled road closures for Big Island roadways, May 11 through May 15.
Today’s Weather Replay of Yesterday
Breezy trades are expected for the next several days. Showers will favor windward and mauka areas, with some of the larger showers reaching leeward locations.
All Swells Fading Today
Our current south-southwest is expected to ease through the early part of this week. A small swell is expected for the second half of the …
Double Fatality in Three-Vehicle Collision
A motorcylcist and his passenger died Saturday night following a three vehicle collision in Kailua-Kona.
Hale Nani Inmate Reported Missing
Hale Nani inmate Lyndal Gilliland was reported missing Friday night
Hilo Sweeps Its Way to State Quarterfinals
Hilo advances to the quarterfinals of the New City Nissan/HHSAA Division I Boys Volleyball Championships. The Vikings play King Kekaulike Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Trade Winds Pick up Another Notch
The trade winds are expected to strengthen into the weekend with showers focusing over windward and mauka areas. This trade wind weather pattern is expected…
SSW Peaks Today, Breezy Winds Expected
Our current south-southwest is expected to peak today and ease through early next week. Smaller surf expected for the Kona side and southeast coast…
