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North Swell Holds and Slowly Fades
Our current north swell is expected to hold through the morning before slowly fading through the middle of the week. A storm that just developed in the…
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/9/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense says the south margin breakout that advanced 200 yards between Saturday and Sunday has shown no advancement in the past 24 hours.
DWS Announces Tuesday Water Shut-Off in South Kohala
A temporary water shut-off will occur in the South Kohala Area on Tuesday as a new waterline connection is made.
Scheduled Road Closures March 9-13
The Department of Transportation has announced three roadway projects that will cause temporary road closures.
Wet Windward Weather Expected to Continue
Light northerly winds are expected to continue to bring low clouds and cool air to the Big Island. Deep cloud layers and widespread, but…
New North Swell Builds Late Monday
A developing storm north of the state is expected to peak on Monday before slowly fading through the middle of the week. A storm that just developed…
Police Search for Missing Woman
The Hawai’i Police Department announced Sunday evening that it is searching for missing 32-year-old Jamie Jason. She was last seen March 6 heading to Costco.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/8/15
According to Hawai’i County Civil Defense, the south margin breakout that was noticeably active Saturday has advanced about 200 yards in the past 24 hours.
UPDATE: Kulani on Lockdown Friday Following Inmate Disturbance
An inmate who refused to return to his dorm caused Kulani Correctional Facility to go into lockdown Friday evening.
Wet Windward Side, Cool Winds Today
Brisk and cool northeasterly winds will continue to produce wet conditions across windward slopes through early Saturday, especially on the Big Island…
Mix of Swells Lingers, New Swells Sunday
A mix of short to mid period north-northwest swell energy, shadowed west-northwest and northeast trade swell is expected to linger the next few days for the…
Christina Neal Joins HVO as Scientist-in-Charge
Christina Neal will join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory beginning March 8th as the organization’s new Scientist-in-Charge.
Oliveira Says Lava Still ‘Active’
Hawai’i County Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira told reporters that despite minimal activity and stalled advancement, the flow is still active.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/6/15
Light smoke conditions were reported by Hawai’i County Civil Defense following its Friday morning overflight. No changes in downslope activity were observed.
No Advisories After 3.7 Kailua-Kona Quake
There were no immediate advisories issued following a preliminary magnitude 3.7 earthquake reported at 12:22 a.m. today (Friday, March 6, 2015) on the…
Windward Showers, Cool & Breezy Today
Cool and breezy northeast trade winds are expected through Saturday providing cooler than normal temperatures statewide. Stable conditions …
Mix of Swells Holds, Sloppy Conditions
A mix of short to mid period north-northwest swell energy and northeast trade swell is expected to linger the next few days…
Four Charged with Drug Offenses in Hōlualoa
Three men and women arrested and charged after HPD served a search warrant and recovered illegal drugs and a firearm.
Navy Part of Search for Missing Big Island Hiker
The United States Navy aided in the search for missing Big Island hiker Daylenn “Moke” Pua Wednesday. HFD has suspended its search, but volunteers continue.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 3/5/15
Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported little activity at the flow front, but breakouts and activity continued upslope.
