Hawai'i State News

Regardless of knowing and how many times in advance of hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 in the Central Pacific, that people are told it’s impossible to precisely — 100% without a doubt, right on the money, no ifs, ands or buts — predict the movement of hurricanes, tropical storms and tropical depressions, many still seem to enjoy living on the edge.

The power company continues to monitor the approach of Tropical Storm Hone and for signs of hazardous conditions.

The fire was down to a smolder on Friday night.

The latest forecast track brings the center of Hone south of, or possibly near, the Big Island Saturday night into Sunday morning.

A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the entire Big Island as Hone is expected to bring increasing wind and the possibility of excessive rain to parts of the island this weekend. The storm was moving west at 16 mph. Its maximum sustained winds increased, now at 50 mph, up from 45 mph earlier this morning.

The newest detail to develop overnight was that once the storm passes by the Big Island, it is forecast to intensify, reaching hurricane strength late Sunday into Monday as it moves south of Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.

Cupcakes, Boom!, Kaulana Mahina, Kumumea and Pawniolo Pets are being supported by the Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture with grant funds from the state while Stargazer Industries Hawai‘i hopes its presence at the annual festival will open more doors with retailers.

The storm was located 885 miles east-southeast of Hilo and 915 miles east-southeast of South Point as of 11 a.m. today, moving west-northwest at 14 mph. It could be close to hurricane strength by this weekend.

The location, depth and waveforms recorded as part of today’s earthquake are consistent with slip along faults related to the south flank detachment fault. Aftershocks are possible in the coming days to weeks.

Thousands of humpback whales migrate to the Hawaiian Islands every winter to mate, give birth and raise their young.

A wounded hiker – believed to be lost for days without food or water – was rescued Wednesday by Big Island firefighters in the forest off Kamaili Road in Pāhoa. Firefighters reached the scene at about 12:29 p.m. to investigate a resident’s belief she could hear someone yelling for help. After confirming someone was indeed […]

Statewide revenue per available room in July 2024 was $301 with average daily rate at $385 and occupancy of 78.4%.

Keegan Pacchioni is five-feet nine-inches tall and 155 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

Hawai’i Island Police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old runaway, Mary Costner.  Costner was last seen on foot near Maku’u Drive and 8th Avenue in Pāhoa on May 20. She is five-feet two-inches tall and 170 pounds with long dark brown hair and brown eyes. Police ask anyone who may have […]

The “important milestone” brings the merger closer to reality as DOT looks at the airlines’ interim exemption application.

The fire had been burning for some time prior to firefighters’ arrival.

Another 77 matchups in the master, junior and open classes are on today’s race card, slated to start at 8 a.m. Overflow parking is now available at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.

Monies from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, out of the Inflation Reduction Act, will be used to identify translocation sites for 425 Hawaiian plants and improve their resiliency to climate change.

100-plus people, including original crew member John Kruse of Kauaʻi, lined Hanalei Pier to welcome the legendary double-hulled voyaging canoe and its crew Saturday morning. The vessel is expected to reach the Big Island on its journey toward the end of October.

The free event at Anahola Beach Park highlighted limu, or edible algae, important to Hawaiian culture and cuisine.