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High surf closes several Big Island beaches

The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a high surf warning for west-facing shores and a high surf advisory for north- and east-facing shores Saturday.

Update: Hilo-bound lane of Bayfront Highway reopen; Moku Ola, Onekahakaha beach parks still closed because of high surf

Crews continue to clear the Hāmākua-bound lane of debris washed onto the Hilo roadway because of high surf.

State of Hawai’i has a new poet laureate, succeeding Kealoha

Brandy Nālani McDougall has been selected as the next Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate, succeeding Kealoha

High Surf Causes Beach Closures

Richardson’s, Leleiwi, Carlsmith, Kealoha, Onekahakaha, and Coconut Island are all closed Wednesday.