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Update: Flood watch canceled for Big Island

Flash flooding and potential for a few thunderstorms in forecast through this afternoon as deep tropical moisture stalled over Kauaʻi Channel combines with passing disturbance aloft.

Deep moisture moving over Big Island causes excessive rainfall in windward areas

Flood advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. today for east and southeastern slopes; high pressure moving in from north-northeast to usher in return to more typical trade wind weather later today.

Hilo man caught at scene of active burglary, rams police vehicle with stolen truck, leads officers on slow-speed chase

33-year-old Gilbert K. Mata III is charged with first-degree criminal property damage, first-degree theft and several other offenses in connection with the incident that happened Sunday and started at a residence in Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Update: Heavy showers continue to move ashore, prompting extension of flood advisory for parts of East, North Hawai‘i

Some locations that will experience flooding include Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapa‘au, Honoka‘a, Pāpa‘ikou, Honomū, Pepe‘ekeo, Mountain View, Glenwood, Hakalau, Volcano, Nīnole, Kea‘au, Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiian Acres, ‘Ō‘ōkala, Orchidlands Estates, Pa‘auilo and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Heavy rains diminish over East Hawaiʻi; flood threat shifts to west, north Big Isle

Flash flood warnings were in effect late Friday night and into early Saturday morning for portions of North and South Kohala and Hāmākua as heavy rain and thunderstorms moved over the districts.

December 2023 Hawaiian Acres murder investigation continues

39-year-old Dingie Anthony Dean Martin of Mountain View was found on the ground in his driveway and later died at Hilo Medical Center as the result of a single gunshot wound to his head.

Police continue Hawaiian Acres murder investigation

Detectives from the Area I Criminal Investigation Section are continuing this investigation, and have not yet identified a suspect or motive in this case; however, they continue to conduct interviews and follow-up on leads.

Big Island police investigating after man is shot in his Hawaiian Acres driveway

Witnesses who were visiting the victim’s residence told police that a vehicle drove partially up the driveway and the 39-year-old victim was shot when he went to ask who was there.

Kona Low Day 2: Flash flood warning for eastern half of Big Island extended into Sunday

At 9:51 p.m., radar and rain gauges indicated that rainfall rates have eased over the southeast flank of the Big Island. However, runoff levels were still high and rain continued in some locations, with heavy rainfall is still possible in the warning areas.

Flash flood warning continues for south, southeastern portions of Big Island now until 1 a.m. Saturday

At 9:46 p.m., radar showed heavy showers repeatedly forming over the slopes of Kaʻū and Puna, with rainfall rates between 1 and 2 inches per hour leading to significant runoff. Rainfall over the South Hilo area had eased by earlier in the afternoon.

Puna man indicted on possession of unserialized AR-15 style rifle, live green-tipped ammunition  

Ku Manuia, 29 of Puna, was indicted today on charges of felon in possession of firearms and ammunition and ghost gun offenses.

Officers search jungle for hours at night to rescue woman lost after hiding from feral pigs

Officers Kyle Murray and Devin Ah Chong with Puna Patrol braved rain, fire ants and other hazards while searching for a woman who got lost in dense jungle in Hawaiian Acres.

Police Charge Puna Man For Several Offenses Related to Domestic Incident

A Big Island man faces several charges stemming from a domestic-related incident in Puna.

Police Seek Missing Kurtistown Man

Big Island police are asking for help from the public in the search for a missing man.

Hawai‘i to Receive More Than $18M for High-Speed Rural Broadband

The FCC announced on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, that Hawaiian Telcom will receive $18.1 million over 10 years to expand high-speed broadband access.

Flood Advisory Issued for Island of Hawai‘i

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, until 6:15 p.m.

Flood Advisory Issued for Island of Hawai‘i

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 9:30 p.m.

UPDATE: Flood Advisory Issued for Island of Hawai‘i

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 4:30 p.m.

Flood Advisory Issued for Island of Hawai‘i

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawai‘i until 9:45 p.m.

Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawaii until 1 a.m.
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