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Clothing Fire Forces Evacuation of Hilo Walmart
At 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, smoke was seen coming from the men’s clothing section of the Hilo Walmart store.
West Hawai’i State Parks to Close Early Wednesday
The Department of Land and Natural Resources will close state parks in West Hawai’i early on Wednesday to discourage use of fireworks in the areas.
Survey: Air Quality, Finances Top Concerns for Puna Residents
Other top concerns raised by Puna residents in the most recent June 27 Lava Flow Community Needs Survey include impact on communications and utilities, including roadways.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/30/14
The June 27 lava flow continues to sluggishly advance, moving 40 yards since Monday morning towards the Pahoa Marketplace, sitting 660 yards away.
Slew of Advisories Posted for Impending Front
A front is expected to move down the island chain today and tonight bringing gusty winds and periods of rainfall. Heavy rainfall…
New Swell Expected on New Year’s Eve
Our current mix of north and northwest swells continues to fade. Surf heights will drop throughout the day. We expect a boost of surf energy…
Meeting Set to Discuss Pahoa Post Office Contingency Plans
Tuesday’s meeting will go over current contingency plans in the scenario that lava forces an evacuation of the current Post Office site. Community members are invited to attend and ask questions.
Hilo Man Charged in Domestic Case Involving Teen
A Hilo man has been charged with second-degree assault following a domestic altercation involving a teen.
Kohala Center Broadband Meetings Scheduled for Early 2015
The Kohala Center, in conjunction with Kealapono, will hold public meetings in January to explore the need for Internet services at broadband speeds in the area.
UPDATE: Wailea Beach Drowning Victim Identified
A 53-year-old male died Sunday morning at Wailea Beach in what appears to be a drowning.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/29/14
The June 27 lava flow is advancing sluggishly, currently about 680 yards from the Pahoa Marketplace. The flow has moved 20 yards since Sunday afternoon.
Cool, Dry Weather Today, Front Expected Tomorrow
We expect cool, dry weather through Monday as northeasterly winds weaken and shift out of the southeast late in the day. A front is expected…
Swell Slowly Fading, New NW Midweek
Our current northwest and north-northwest mix is slowly fading. A small west-northwest swell is filling in today as well…
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/28/14
The slow-moving June 27 lava flow continues to advance, moving about 10 yards since Saturday afternoon.
Gov. Ige Appoints Three Department Leaders
Jobie Masagatani and Scott Enright remain in their roles as leaders of the Board of Agriculture and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, respectively.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/27/14
After being stalled for nearly five days, the June 27 lava flow is back on the move, advancing 15 yards since Friday afternoon.
WEEKEND WEATHER: Partly Sunny With Isolated Showers
Light northerly winds and cool temperatures are expected through the weekend. Clouds and light showers will linger mainly over north through west…
WEEKEND SURF: New NW Expected
A new northwest is forecasted for Saturday into Sunday building to a few feet overhead to possibly double overhead at the best breaks open…
Advancing Lava Stalled, Breakouts Threaten
Although the June 27 lava flow front remains stalled, a wide array of breakouts behind it leave unpredictable flow possibilities.
Downtown Hilo Road Work to Cause Closures
The inbound lane on Bayfront Highway and the outbound land at the Pauahi intersection will be closed for two days for reconstruction and pavement.
