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Identity of Decomposed Body in Hilo Released
The identity of a 72-year-old man’s body that was found along the road leading to the Hilo International Airport has been released by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Bidding Scheduled for Cemetery Road Restoration
Almost 10 months have passed since the June 27 lava flow initially crossed Cemetery Road in Pahoa.
Hilda Now Category 2 Hurricane
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has issued it’s last advisory for Guillermo. Hilda is now a hurricane and tracking in the area of the Hawaiian Islands…
Guillermo Showers Expected Today
Tropical depression Guillermo located northeast of the state is forecast to continue to weaken and move west of the state Friday. Guillermo will bring…
SSW Peaks Today, Hilda Swell Expected
New south-southwest swell is expected to peak today and hold pretty steady through Saturday before fading…
Man Dies Aboard Hilo-Bound Flight
A man died aboard a United Airlines flight headed to Hilo from Los Angeles, Calif. Wednesday evening.
Protesters Take a Stand at Astronomy Conference on Oahu
This is the first time the International Astronomical Union general assembly is being held in Hawaii. The event comes at a time when telescope construction in the state is being challenged by some residents.
Guillermo Prompts Flood Advisory, Hilda Holds Steady
We are also now tracking a tropical storm in the Eastern Pacific. Overnight Hilda strengthened from a tropical depression to a weak tropical storm with maximum…
Guillermo Forecasted to Bring Showers Today
The cloud area around tropical storm Guillermo will move across the islands through Friday bringing the islands much rainier conditions than normal through…
Guillermo Swell Peaks, New SSW Fills in
Guillermo swell has peaked for the Big Island will begin to drop off Thursday while also shifting out of the NE. Waist/head high leftovers expected…
Woman Sought in Stolen Vehicle Incidents
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking a woman caught in a photograph believed to be involved in two stolen vehicle incidents.
UPDATE 8/5/15: Tropical Storm Guillermo
***Updated at 11:20 p.m. to include information from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center’s 11 p.m. advisory.*** The Central Pacific Hurricane Center’s 11 p.m. advisory reports that Tropical Storm Guillermo is weakening east of Hawai’i as it moves towards the west-northwest. As of the advisory, Guillermo was about 225 miles northeast of Hilo, moving west-northwest at […]
County Finance Committee Discusses pCard Audit
Several Hawai’i County residents provided testimony regarding Mayor Billy Kenoi’s use of his county purchasing card.
HEMA, Coast Guard Maintain Watch on Storm
The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency continues its efforts alongside local agencies and partners as potential impacts of Tropical Storm Guillermo continue to be monitored.
UPDATE 8/4/15: Guillermo Forecast
This story will be updated throughout the day with the latest information on Guillermo. Bookmark to get the updates as they occur….
Heavy Rainfall Possible This Evening
The trade winds will remain light to moderate through Tuesday with just a few passing showers expected. Tropical storm Guillermo is forecast…
High Surf Continues for ESE Exposures
Mid period energy is expected from Guillermo for east-southeast exposures. The period is expected to decrease a tad Tuesday. Wednesday swell will be strongest in…
HEMA, Coast Guard Urge Preparedness
Emergency preparations continues for the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency and partnering agencies as Tropical Storm Guillermo continues to head towards the state.
Man Dies in Early Morning Traffic Crash
The man who died in an early morning vehicle crash in Kona has been identified.
