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Latest Weather Alerts 12/23/14
The latest weather alerts will be posted at this page as a front continues to approach the Big Island.
Police Search for Missing Kea’au Teen
The Hawai’i County Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Trey Tomlinson, who was last seen on Aug. 18.
DOE: KKP Complex Superintendent Correa to Retire
State of Hawai’i Department of Education Kea’au-Ka’u-Pahoa District Superintendent Mary Correa will be retiring Dec. 31 after four decades in education.
UH-Hilo Students Win Microsoft Challenge
A team of University of Hawai’i at Hilo computer science students have won the Pitch Video Challenge in the games category of the 2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/22/14
The June 27 lava flow continues to advance at a slowed pace, 70 yards since Sunday morning, and is currently 0.6 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.
Thunderstorms Possible Today as Front Approaches
Thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall is possible starting this afternoon as a front approaches. A Flash Flood Watch…
High Surf Warning in Effect for Large WNW Swell
A west-northwest swell is holding through the day Monday at warning levels. This swell is expected to show best for…
UHH Women’s Hoops Ice Cold Late in OT Loss
UH-Hilo was held without a field goal for the final seven minutes of the game, leading to a third consecutive loss.
#15 BYUH Stunned on Johnson’s Game Winner
Tre Johnson’s tip-in with just over a second on the clock clinched UH-Hilo’s first win over a ranked team since 1998.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/21/14
The June 27 lave flow has advanced about 85 yards in the past 24 hours and is currently 0.6 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.
June 27 Lava Flow Update- 12/20/14
The June 27 lava flow has advanced 160 yards since Friday and is about 0.7 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity. Railroad Avenue will open at Noon Saturday.
NW Fades Today, Warning Level Surf Sunday
Our current swell is on the way down but a new warning level swell is expected to impact, the Kona side especially, starting…
Calm Weekend Weather, Cold Front Ahead
This weekend showers will favor our usual windward and mauka spots with leeward sunshine and afternoon sea breeze conditions. A front will change that…
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 12/19/14
The June 27 lava flow has advanced about 130 yards in the past 24 hours and is currently about .8 miles from the Pahoa Marketplace vicinity.
Kona Judiciary Complex Plans Receive Warm Community Response
Plans for the proposed Kona Judiciary Complex that were reviewed by the public for the first time were warmly received.
Trade Wind Weather Today, Cold Front Ahead
Typical trade wind weather is forecasted for the Big Island today with morning and evening windward showers and lots of sun…
New NW Peaks This Morning, Larger Swell Ahead
Trade swell will be in the mix today. While our current west-northwest is expected to peak on Friday morning head…
Railroad Avenue Access Road to Open Saturday
During the meeting, which was attended by Governor David Ige, Hawai’i County Mayor Billy Kenoi announced that Railroad Avenue will open at Noon Saturday.
Longs Drugs Pahoa Store Closing Saturday
Longs Drugs will close its doors at 1 p.m. Saturday due to the approaching June 27 lava flow. An announcement for a temporary pharmacy space will be announced soon.
