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The proclamation enables rapid deployment of resources to mitigate risks in an effort to address existing and potential impacts caused by inclement weather conditions, in this case critical fire weather that could lead to wildfires.

Strong and gusty trade winds will continue for one more day as an upper-level low pressure system passing to the south of the state is strong enough to reflect a trough at the surface. East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, continue to be forecast in those advisory areas.

The University of Hawai’i-led research team determined the energy costs of the first two-thirds of pregnancy are negligible, comprising 0.01% to 1.08% of the energy used. The majority of energy needs come in the third trimester, when requirements spike to 98.2%.

The warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for South Kohala, Ka’u and the interior of the island as relative humidity levels fall and strong, gusty trade winds prevail, accompanied by drier air moving over the islands.

The Kona man pleaded no contest in the case in August.

H5 avian influenza was detected in influent collected Dec. 2 at Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the first time the bird flu was detected on the Big Island and the first detection of H5 avian influenza on a neighbor island.

Cindi Punihaole, the longtime director of the Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center, said the large number of users “were loving the bay to death.”

The orchestra will feature 34 musicians, including high school and college students, community members, professionals and some playing in their first concert.

According to police reports, Aini pointed what appeared to be a black-colored pistol, later determined to be a BB gun, toward the store employee’s head on May 18, demanding that she open the register.

The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK).

Many of Hawaiʻi’s forest birds are facing extinction, and UH Hilo biology professor Patrick Hart is employing a mix of high-tech tools and Native Hawaiian traditions to support their remaining populations.

There are several upcoming festive events scheduled this week at island venues in celebration of the Yuletide season. Check out our top 10 things to do now!

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu said red flag warnings are a possibility Wednesday and Thursday, with the only limiting factor for issuing a fire weather watch now being minimum humidities.

One suspect was found hiding under a bed in a Puna home and the other sleeping in the driver’s seat of a vehicle in Mountain View.

The holiday season meetings are an effort to reach out to and engage with the residents of the lawmaker’s congressional district, giving them an opportunity to share topics important to their community.

The department’s choice acknowledges the complex nature of what lies ahead, a press release from the university’s English Department states.

All prospective bidders are encouraged to view the vehicles prior to bidding. The vehicles available for auction will be clearly labeled with an item number. In no case will failure to view constitute grounds for the withdrawal of a bid.

After four years of sitting empty, the refurbishing of the iconic hotel, which will be a Hampton Inn by Hilton, will begin. On Tuesday, the hotel site will be blessed.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, northeast winds of 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph are expected.

Looking for some music to get into the holiday mood? These choral and instrumental ensembles have upcoming concerts, including two today, that are sure to make your season more merry.