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February 11, 2025 · 4:01 PM
High surf advisory takes effect at midnight Wednesday for west shores of Big Island
Surf of 7 to 10 feet is expected to build along the Kohala and Kona coastlines, producing strong breaking waves and strong currents that will make swimming and potentially other ocean activities dangerous. Large surf could also persist into Thursday.
February 11, 2025 · 1:02 PM
Keanakolu Orchard on Big Island temporarily closed
Also known as the Humuʻula Orchard, Keanakolu sits at about 6,000 feet elevation and is home to various non-native fruit trees including apple, cherry, plum and apricot.
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Episode 9 of the Big Island volcano’s ongoing summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater began at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday. Lava flowing into the crater from the north vent covered about a quarter of the crater floor by 10:45 a.m. Slow effusion of lava also started at about 10:50 a.m. from the south vent.
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83-year-old Minnesota visitor critically injured in Hilo traffic crash
The collision happened at about 2 p.m. Monday. Police report that a Dodge Ram was turning left onto Kapi‘olani Street from Ponahawai Street when it struck the elderly Minnesota man while he was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.
February 11, 2025 · 11:01 AM
Emergency proclamation issued for Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant
The treatment plant in Keaukaha, which has operated since 1996 without any renovations or upgrades, is slated for a major fedrally mandated rehabilitation project. Hawaiʻi County awarded a $337 million contract to Honolulu-based Nan Inc. for the project.
February 11, 2025 · 8:00 AM
Police charge Pāhoa man with multiple firearm and drug charges
Charges stem from an incident involving gunshots heard coming from a red Honda sedan in the Hawaiian Beaches subdivision Thursday night.
February 11, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Overnight utility pole replacement in West Hawaiʻi reminds the public to report electric emergencies
Hawaiian Electric urges caution as crews replace a utility pole overnight on Māmalahoa Highway from Thursday evening to Friday morning.
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Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority issues a request for proposals for projects exemplifying regenerative tourism
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Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo has a new adorable resident to woo a 16-year-old binturong
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Two men arrested and charged following downtown Hilo robbery
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January 26, 2025 · 3:00 AM
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New eruptive activity at Kīlauea starts big with lava fountaining up to 330 feet high
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