Hawaiʻi County monitors Hurricane Dora and related weather patterns
Hawaii County is closely monitoring the development of Hurricane Dora and other related weather patterns as the hurricane makes its way into the Central Pacific. The storm is expected to pass well South of Hawaii Island, and no significant impacts resulting from the hurricane are expected. However, related weather patterns are expected to cause strong tradewinds and dry conditions beginning on Monday, August 7, and strengthening through Tuesday, August 8.
Hurricane Calvin Strengthens to a Category 3 and Heads Toward Hawaii
A powerful hurricane that formed in the Pacific Ocean this week strengthened into a Category 3 storm on Friday, but it is expected to weaken before coming close to Hawaii, forecasters said.
Scout camp teaches Keiki new skills
Scouts from three West Hawaii troops spent three days camping at Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook June 26-29 learning Hawaiian culture and new skills.
Back to the drawing board- Roth vetoes Planning commision zoning bill
Mayor Mitch Roth on Thursday vetoed Bill 194 presented to him by the Hawaii County Council.
Lawmakers considering $250,000 settlement in case stemming from sexual assaults at Kona school
The state Department of Education is set to pay a quarter-million-dollar settlement in a 2021 case brought by a Big Island family alleging the agency failed to protect a female student from repeated sexual assault on a public school campus.
Fire chief ‘generally agrees’ with audit critiques
After a less than glowing county audit of the Hawaii Fire Department last month, Fire Chief Kazuo Todd hopes to turn the department around over the next several years.
Fire snarls traffic
Traffic was slowed to a crawl Wednesday afternoon on Queen Kaahumanu Highway in Kailua-Kona after a brush fire broke out makai of the major thoroughfare near the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. The fire, reported about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, scorched about 5 acres before firefighters could get the blaze under control. County firefighters were assisted by volunteer firefighters and Chopper 2 in dousing the flames. No injuries were reported. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Police seek public’s help solving mail theft
Big Island police are requesting the public’s assistance for information regarding a theft that occurred on the 13-3000 block of Nohea Street in Leilani Estates in Pahoa.
Ige’s latest order won’t impact Big Island
An executive order by Gov. David Ige loosening gathering restrictions at restaurants and other establishments will not affect the Big Island.
Man accused of trying to steal airplane
A 24-year-old Pahoa man is accused of a brazen daylight attempt to steal an air ambulance from the Hilo International Airport.
Frustrations remain 3 years after Kilauea volcano eruption
HONOLULU — Three years after the eruption of Kilauea volcano, Big Island residents are still waiting for some roads and services to be repaired.
Virus prompts changes for hurricane evacuation shelters
New requirements will be in place at Hawaii’s hurricane evacuation shelters, should they need to be used amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Forecasters predict near-normal Central Pacific hurricane season
Forecasters are calling for normal to below-normal tropical cyclone activity within the Central Pacific this hurricane season.
2018 Central Pacific hurricane season wraps up today
KAILUA-KONA — The 2018 Central Pacific hurricane season officially ends today. However, a developing El Niño could potentially fuel some offseason action.
Heavy rains hit Maui as Olivia approaches Hawaii
HONOLULU — Maui was hit with heavy rain and powerful winds Wednesday as a gradually weakening tropical storm neared Hawaii, with forecasters predicting Tropical Storm Olivia could dump 5 to 10 inches (12 to 25 centimeters). Some places could get as much as 15 inches.
Some impacted by Hurricane Lane vow not to get caught off guard
HILO — As Tropical Storm Olivia made its way to the islands Tuesday, the focus turned mostly away from the Big Island and more toward Maui as it appeared the worst effects of the cyclone would be felt well to the north of Hilo.
Tropical Storm Olivia approaching Big Island, Maui County
KAILUA-KONA — Tropical Storm Olivia continues to weaken as it approaches Hawaii Island and Maui County, forecasters said early Tuesday evening.
Olivia remains tropical storm as it continues westward toward isles
KAILUA-KONA — Big Islanders could begin to feel the effects of Hurricane Olivia as early as Tuesday night, forecasters with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center said Monday evening.
Hurricane Olivia continues to weaken
KAILUA-KONA — Hurricane Olivia continued to weaken Friday, but the Hawaiian Islands still remain within the hurricane’s probable track.
Hurricane Norman on course to pass Hawaii to northeast
HONOLULU — One hurricane is on course to bypass Hawaii to the northeast, while another appears set to weaken before it gets closer to the island state.
