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Wind Advisory
Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.
Canoe Club Members Find Kailua Pier Littered With Trash
A canoe club is calling on the community to help them protect the Kailua Pier.
Soul Community Planet Acquires Hilo Seaside Hotel
A California-based company announced its purchase of the 138-room Hilo Seaside Hotel.
Flood Advisory Issued for Leeward Portions of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for Hawai‘i County until 7:45 p.m.
DOH Reports 87 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 87 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 28,694.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding 13-Year-Old Runaway
Hawai‘i Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 13-year-old girl reported as a runaway.
Single-Car Crash in Captain Cook Leaves Kona Woman Dead
A 19-year-old Kailua-Kona woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Captain Cook Friday night, March 19.
COVID-19 Testing for March 20, 2021
Three COVID-19 testing sites are scheduled on island Saturday, March 20.
Wind Advisory in Effect Till Sunday Morning
A wind advisory is now in effect for much of the Big Island till Sunday at 6 a.m.
High Winds in Forecast For Most of Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 6 am Saturday through Sunday morning.
IRONMAN Poised to Return to Big Island in 2021
IRONMAN’s grueling 140.6-mile trek across the Big Island’s leeward side is set to begin Oct. 9, presumably preceded by the customary week of events leading to the sport’s grandest race.
Hawaii Approaches 100 Daily Cases Friday, Experts Urge More Caution
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 99 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 28,608.
HPD Outstanding Warrants: March 19, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly list of individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kahele Proposes South Kona Coast as National Heritage Area
Hawaiʻi’s US House delegation jointly introduced two measures to pursue the creation of the first National Heritage Areas (NHA) in the State of Hawaiʻi.
HPD Searching For Missing Big Island Woman
Hawai‘i Island police are requesting public assistance to locate 33-year-old Shauntee Hoku Perez.
Big Island Man Goes Missing in Hilo
Kalani John Romero has been reported missing by the Hawai´i Police Department.
HVO Reports Earthquake Swarm Under Mauna Loa
On March 18, 2021, (HVO) recorded more than 40 earthquakes beneath the upper Ka‘ōiki seismic zone, about 13 miles WNW of Volcano.
BIPC Honors Waimea Community Association, Calls Out Governor Ige
The Big Island Press Club (BIPC) on Tuesday handed out its highest honor alongside its worst rebuke.
