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June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/23/15
The active and recently advancing distal tip of the June 27 lava flow continues to show no advancement, as widening behind the front continues.
Ishikawa Named Officer of the Month
Officer Lloyd Ishikawa was named “Officer of the Month” by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i for the month of January.
Hazy Skies, Front Ahead
Winds will strengthen from the southwest Friday as a front approaches from the northwest. The front will possibly increase shower coverage for the Big Island…
High Surf Warning Extended, Reinforcement Moves in
Our current swell continues to fade but will still hold some good height today. Warning level surf is expected. A reinforcement is forecasted late Friday…
Victim Identified in Fatal Hilo Stabbing
An autopsy is scheduled for Friday to determine the exact cause of Brian Whetten’s death.
Longs Pahoa to Re-Open Monday
Now that the June 27 lava flow front, still 660 yards from the Pahoa Marketplace, has stalled for nearly three weeks, Longs Drugs will return to its Pahoa location for normal operations.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/22/15
The distal portion of the June 27 lava flow continues to remain stalled for the second day in a row, however, the flow is active and continues to widen.
UPDATE: Additional Beaches Close as High Surf Continues
Hawai’i County Civil Defense has announced the closure of eight West Hawai’i Beaches following an extension of a High Surf Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
HPD, County Crack Down on Illegal Raves
The Hawai’i Police Department, along with the County of Hawai’i, crack down on illegal “rave” parties.
Hazy Skies Today, Front Expected For Weekend
Winds will turn to the south and southwest and become stronger on Thursday as a front approaches the islands from the northwest. The front will bring showers…
Surf Biggest Early, Reinforcement For Weekend
Our current swell peaked overnight but will still hold some good height today and slowly fade. Surf well above warning levels is expected….
PHOTOS: Big Waves on the Big Island
Here are photos of the ocean conditions and surf produced by the largest swell of the season thus far….
High Surf Closes Four West Hawai’i Beaches
Four West Hawai’i beaches have will close at noon Wednesday due to high surf.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/21/15
The north margin breakout of the June 27 lava has not made any movement since it advanced 15 yards between Monday and Tuesday mornings.
Light Winds & Large Surf Today
Generally we expect light winds and dry weather through Thursday. A front is forecasted to bring increasing showers starting….
Partially Shadowed XL Swell Builds Today
Our current west-northwest is fading as a new west-northwest builds. Surf well above warning levels is expected. This XXL swell is expected to peak Wednesday…
Second-Degree Murder Investigation Underway in Hilo Stabbing
Detectives are looking to identify two men who are wanted for questioning in the stabbing of a 43-year-old man Tuesday afternoon in Hilo.
Hawai’i Ranked 45 in Overall Smoking Costs
Hawai’i has been ranked as the 45th most costly state when it comes to overall ranking of smoking costs, according to a recent study conducted by WalletHub.
Kaiser Permanente’s 10th Annual Day of Service
Kaiser Permanente participated in its 10th annual Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. More than 1,000 volunteers participated island-wide.
June 27 Lava Flow Update – 1/20/15
The active and advancing north margin breakout of the June 27 lava flow has advanced 15 yards in the past 24 hours.
