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June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/13/15
The north breakous of the June 27 lava flow continue to move slowly, advancing only 20 yards since Monday.
Widespread Vog & Haze Today, Dry Weather
The relatively dry land and sea breeze weather pattern will continue across the islands for the work week. Vog and haze is expected to be widespread…
Small Craft Advisory Posted, Swell Peaks Today
Our current west-northwest swell is expected to peak today (Tuesday) and will slowly subside through midweek. Unfortunately, both the Hilo and the Kona side…
DOE Launching Spring ‘Smarter Balanced’ Assessments
The Department of Education will be administering Smarter Balanced Assessments to student in the coming spring.
Big Island Kids Participate in NFL PPK Finals
Three Big Island kids were among 40 from across the country who competed in the final round of the NFL’s Punt, Pass, and Kick competition, held in Renton, Wash.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/12/15
The north margin breakouts of the June 27 lava flow remain active and slow moving, showing advancement of 30 yards since Sunday.
Police Search for Missing Hilo Teen
The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Samson Mahu, who was last seen Oct. 31 in Hilo.
WNW Swell Builds Late, Advisory Level Swell on Horizon
Another shot of energy is expected Monday as a new west-northwest arrives mid-day. The swell will slowly subside through midweek…
Big Island Weather: Hazy Skies & Sunshine Today
The relatively dry land and sea breeze weather pattern will continue across the islands for the work week. Vog and haze is expected to be widespread…
Man Arrested, Charged in Stolen Vehicle Incident
The arrest of Jerald Cline, 27, on Thursday led to the discovery of additional stolen vehicles found at a Mountain View residence.
June 17 Lava Flow Update – 1/11/15
The two northern breakouts of the June 27 lava flow that remain active have advanced 90 yards since Saturday. The flow front and south breakout remain stalled.
Pahoa Overcomes Sluggish Start to Defeat Kealakehe
A strong second half performance by Tolby Saito led Pahoa past Kealakehe in Friday’s early season BIIF boys basketball contest.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/10/15
Two north margins of the flow have advanced 30 yards since Friday, while the flow front and south margin breakout both remain stalled.
WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunshine & Light Winds
Light southeast flow is expected for the weekend resulting in land and sea breezes over the islands and periods of vog and haze. We don’t expect a lot of moisture in the…
WEEKEND SURF: Series of Swells Expected
Pending development of storms, another shot of energy is expected early next week as well, with surf likely well above the advisory level along north and west facing shores…
Kona Man Charged in Kua Bay Break-In
Keoni Fujio Yamada, 30, was charged Friday in connection to a theft at Kua Bay Wednesday. He faces additional charges on a separate meth trafficking case.
Pahoa Transfer Station to Reopen as Waste Facility
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira said in a media briefing the Pahoa Transfer Station is planning to reopen as a waste facility on March 1.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/9/15
The June 27 lava flow front and south margin breakout remain stalled, as the two-fingered north margin breakout continues to advance.
Light Trades, Isolated Showers Today
Light southeast flow is expected for the weekend resulting in land and sea breezes over the islands and periods of vog and haze. A very gradual increase…
Current Swell Fades, Advisory Level Swell For Weekend
Our current north-northwest (330-360) swell is expected to continue to fade. Another advisory level west-northwest swell is…
