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Kona Brush Fire 95 Percent Contained
The Hawai’i County Fire Department worked throughout the night to contain a brush fire that broke out Saturday. Officials say the fire is 95 percent contained.
Kona Alum Galdeira Taking Shot at Pro Career
Lia Galdeira will start her professional basketball career a year early in Europe with the hope of returning to the states for a chance in the WNBA.
Hawai’i Red Cross: Fourth of July Safety Tips
The Hawai’i chapter of the American Red Cross reminds the public of beach safety on the Fourth of July.
Independence Day Closures
Road closures will be in place in several spots around the island to accommodate Independence Day festivities.
Independence Day Events
From Hilo to Kailua-Kona and places in between, there are many Independence Day events for the entire family happening over the holiday weekend.
Officer Cho Named ‘Officer of the Month’
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee has named Officer Darren Cho “Officer of the Month.”
What’s Closed on July 3?
Postal service will run on a normal schedule, while all state and county government offices will be closed.
Suspects Sought in Tourist Robbery
Two suspects are being sought after by police following a Wednesday robbery of a tourist walking in the area of Waikoloa Beach Drive.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/2/15
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that part of the Overlook crater’s rim wall collapased Wednesday afternoon.
Trades Expected for Holiday Weekend
We expect light trade winds to start returning to the smaller islands between Thursday night and Friday followed by some strengthening over the fourth of July…
Lots of Swell Energy Through Holiday Weekend
Our current south-southwest swell is expected to hold through early Thursday before beginning to ease. Storm activity near New Zealand…
HPD Announces July 4 Hilo Road Closures
A portion of Bayfront Highway and Lihiwai Street in Hilo will be closed for part of the day on July 4.
Kū Kiaʻi Mauna Discusses Recent Mauna Kea Events
Members of Kū Kiaʻi Mauna gathered on Oahu to address recent comments made by the governor and the continued road closure atop Mauna Kea.
Kilauea Summit Update – 7/1/15
An overflight assessment done by Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Tuesday confirms that the June 27, 2014 lava flow hasn’t moved downslope, despite active flows.
New Coral Species Found in Hawaiian Waters
A new species of black coral, Leiopathes annosa, was found in deep ocean waters throughout the Hawaiian Islands and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Emergency Sirens to Sound For Monthly Test
Issues with siren operations should be reported to Hawai’i County Civil Defense by calling 935-0031.
Light Winds Today, Trades Expected Soon
Winds are expected to be light through Friday. Daytime heating will produce local sea breezes which will cause clouds and scattered showers over leeward and…
SSW Swell Builds Today and Peaks
Our current south-southwest swell is expected to build through Wednesday, peaking Wednesday afternoon and holding through early Thursday…
$25K Theft at The Nature Conservancy in Ka’u
The Nature Conservancy reports that $25,000 worth of equipment and supplies were stolen from a storage unit at its Kaiholena Preserve in Ka’u Monday morning.
