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Flood advisory issued for leeward portions of the Big Island
At 1:05 p.m., radar indicated slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms developing over leeward and interior Big Island, with rain falling at rates between 1 and 2 inches per hour.
State spending $3 million to finally fix water issues at Hāpuna Beach park on Big Island
After spending a lot of time and money trying to remedy chronic leaks that were only “band-aid” fixes at Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, the Hawaiʻi State Division of Parks is going to spend $3 million to reconstruct the system.
Ocean View well offline, in need of emergency repairs
The Department of Water Supply is contracting emergency work to troubleshoot and repair the well as quickly as possible.
360-degree rainbow captured on video over Waimea Canyon on Kauaʻi
While Hawaiʻi is known as the Rainbow State and has been called the Rainbow Capital of the World, a complete rainbow is a once-in-a-lifetime sight for most people.
Big Island fires at military training area nearly contained; about 1,500 acres burned
Firefighting crews from the U.S. Army Garrison and Hawaiʻi County, along with volunteers and dozer operators continue to battle the fire that is now mostly contained.
Volcano Watch — On the road again: Chasing Mauna Loa’s gas plume
During eruptions, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory aims to characterize both the chemistry and amount of gas being emitted.
Downtown Hilo to get much needed road upgrades, starting with Kino‘ole resurfacing
The Kino‘ole Street resurfacing project is just the beginning for roadway upgrades in Downtown Hilo on the Big Island.
Traffic advisory: Avoid Highway 11 in Honaunau near mile marker 106
Highway 11 in Honaunau will be closed between Honaunau School Road and Middle Keei Road for the next several hours. Traffic is being detoured.
Lightning strikes ignite brush fires in South Kohala
Both brush fires are in remote access areas, moving slowly south, and have consumed approximately 40 acres.
Update: Flood advisory for parts of West Hawai‘i canceled
At 6:26 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over portions of North Kona and South Kona districts.
Hawaiian Word of the Day: Pōpeku
Nothing says “I love Kansas City” like a classic Hawaiian Chiefs shirt. Andy Reids’ favorite shirt style can now be yours as well, according to an online sales pitch.
UPDATE: Winter weather advisory remains in effect for Big Island summits above 11,000 feet
A low aloft moving over the Big Island from the east will bring in moisture and instability in the mid-levels of the troposphere, resulting in snow accumulations over the Big Island summits through Monday.
Basic mediation training in Hilo teaches advanced communication skills
The basic mediation training is led by Diane Petropulos, M.A., an experienced mentor mediator, facilitator and trainer.
Need an idea for Valentine’s Day? Take your sweetie on a Big Island chocolate farm tour
Chocolate is a good bet if you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetie. But why not give them an experience at the same time and take them on one of the many “chocolate farm” tours on the Big Island?
Update: High surf advisory canceled for east-facing shores on Big Island
The National Weather Service has updated its forecast. A high surf advisory for east-facing shores of the Big Island is now in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Green laser light show over Maunakea on Big Island likely a Chinese satellite
The explanation for the green laser light show over Maunakea two weeks ago seemed pretty cut and dry; it was a NASA satellite. But that’s not the case, and it looks likely the lasers were from a Chinese satellite instead.
Hawaiian Word of the Day: Mākaʻi
Benjamin Moskowicz is Hawaiʻi County’s new chief of police, which is luna mākaʻi in Hawaiian.
Four officer recruits to work at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center in Hilo
The 11-week correctional officers training in Hawaiʻi includes more than 400 hours of classroom time and physical training.
Police warn against drunk driving this Super Bowl Sunday
Hawai‘i police are reminding football fans that “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.”
