North Hawai‘i News
Flood advisory issued for portion of Big Island; Waipiʻo Valley Access Road, portion of Highway 270 closed
According to the National Weather Service, radar indicated heavy rain over portions of North Kona, North and South Kohala and Hāmākua at 4:46 p.m. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Powerful cold front could bring strong Kona winds, thunderstorms late Sunday and Monday
The National Weather Service in Honolulu advises people to stay alert and watch for additional weather statements and possible watches or warnings associated with the weather system.
Coast Guard searching for missing medical transport aircraft in ʻAlenuihāhā Channel
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the missing aircraft is a Hawai’i Life Flight King Air twin-engine propeller plane that had three crew members aboard.
South Kohala community invited to Coffee with a Cop in Waimea
The ever-popular event is an opportunity for community members to engage with their district police officers one-on-one.
County seeks applicants for 2023 Summer Fun staff
Preferred applicants will have enthusiasm, patience, the ability to plan, organize and conduct activities and a desire to help children grow and develop.
Dry conditions persist through November in some parts of Big Island; others saw near or above average rainfall
Big Island rainfall totals for the year through the end of last month were near or below average at most rain gauges.
Update: Wind advisory canceled
Trade winds are slowly easing and advisory conditions are no longer expected.
Update: High wind warning canceled; high wind advisory remains in effect for portions of Kohala
East winds of 20 to 35 mph, with localized gusts up to 55 mph, are forecast in the advisory area.
What happens if Saddle Road is closed because of the Mauna Loa eruption?
The Daniel K. Inouye Highway, or Saddle Road, is quite possibly the most important roadway on the island.
Police: 15 motorists arrested for DUI
Two of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. Five were younger than 21.
Hawaiʻi Sustainability Summit names top policy priorities for 2023
The summit aimed to break down silos and drive shared priority agreements that can catalyze sweeping policy shifts for all of the islands.
New Hawaiʻi County Council sworn in Monday
The new Council was inaugurated and sworn in during the Hawai‘i County Inaugural Ceremony on Monday afternoon at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
New Hawai’i County Council to be sworn in Monday
The Hawai‘i County Inaugural Ceremony is at noon Monday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Roth issues emergency rule pertaining to parking, walking on Saddle Road
Two people were injured Tuesday night re-entering the roadway from the shoulder lane.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 3: Planning underway for possible closure of Saddle Road
Lava was just 3.6 miles Wednesday morning from the Big Island’s main thoroughfare from east to west.
Waimea Christmas Twilight Parade to have new, longer route
The 62nd annual installment of the procession is this Saturday.
The Food Basket wants to help alleviate some holiday stress by feeding the community
The food bank will host four emergency food distribution events islandwide in December.
UPDATE: Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 30 feet now forecast through Saturday night for parts of Big Island
The dangerous surf coincides with strong to gale-force winds and spring high tide.
Dry October for Big Island ends with much needed precipitation and return of rainbow season
Despite the start of the wet season at the beginning of October, several locations on the Big Island remained dry for a good chunk of the month.
South Kohala police officer honored for lifesaving actions
Robert McKay Jr. was named the Hawai‘i Island Security and Safety Professionals Association’s Officer of the Quarter for the third quarter of this year.
