Vog lingers ahead of rainy, windy weather
Vog lingering over Oahu could get heavier tonight and Tuesday, before rains and strong northerly winds wash and blow it away. Read more
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Vog to go away, but just for a day
Some relief from the vog is likely on the way. But the clear skies won’t last long. Read more
El Nino leads to return of severe drought conditions in Hawaii
After an unusually wet summer and fall, a record lack of rain in the winter prompted the National Weather Service to declare a “severe drought” on Hawaii and Maui today, as moderate drought conditions spread on Oahu and other islands. Read more
El Nino leads to return of severe drought conditions in Hawaii
After an unusually wet summer and fall, a record lack of rain in the winter prompted the National Weather Service to declare a “severe drought” on Hawaii and Maui today, as moderate drought conditions spread on Oahu and other islands. Read more
Obama: ‘Hawaii is home,’ but he probably won’t live here
Hawaii-born President Barack Obama spoke about where he considers home today. Read more
Observatory releases video of Puu Oo eruption
Lava briefly erupted on the floor of Puu Oo vent Wednesday, an event captured on video in a series of thermal images released by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Read more
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Huge ‘closeout’ wave at Eddie scared even veteran lifeguards
When a huge set closed out Waimea Bay during last week’s Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau big wave contest, the lifeguards and watermen on rescue watercraft, who protect the surfers, had just seconds to think about saving themselves. Read more
Lava lake at Kilauea rose high enough to be seen at Jaggar Museum
The lava lake at Halemaumau Crater rose to within 75 feet of the crater floor, high enough so that lava and spattering were visible from the Jaggar Museum overlook this morning. Read more
45-foot surf could run over roads, property today
Waves of up to 40 feet expected to roll into the North Shore are likely to peak during high tide Tuesday night, creating concern that the surf could wash over roads and damage coastal properties. Read more
Surf rising, vog lingers
Volcanic haze over Oahu and other western islands will continue with varying degrees of haziness as surf rises to giant levels Monday night. Read more
‘Eddie’ surf contest lives up to its big-wave billing
Event organizers annonced at 7:16 a.m. today to hold the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau surfing contest. Read more
‘Eddie’ gets green light; Preparations underway for Thursday start
Organizers of the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau big wave surf contest have given the event a green light, meaning if conditions are right Thursday morning, the contest will be a go for only the ninth time in 30 years. Read more
4 people, including 2 children, escape from burning Waipahu home
Firefighters were battling a two-alarm fire at a home in Waipahu this afternoon. Read more
‘Eddie’ is a no-go
Despite the hype, anticipation and extensive preparations, the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau big wave competition was called off this morning when the anticipated 40- to 50-foot swell didn’t show up on time. Read more
Preparations underway for giant surf and huge crowds on North Shore for ‘Eddie’
Surf conditions and winds continue to look good for holding the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau big wave surf competition on Wednesday. Read more
Governor responds to Hawaii island dengue state of emergency
Gov. David Ige says his office supports Hawaii county’s efforts to stop the dengue fever outbreak on the Big Island, but he’s not ready to issue an emergency proclamation. Read more
Lihue ties cold weather record for date at 56 degrees
What a difference a week makes. Last week was unseasonably hot. This week is cooler than usual, even for winter. Read more
Wind advisory canceled, but Super Bowl Sunday will still be windy and cold
The National Weather Service canceled a wind advisory for Oahu and Kauai, but rain was still expected overnight and gusty and cold north winds were still expected to bring the coolest temperatures of the winter to the islands so far this season Read more
Rain and wind expected for Punahou Carnival, Super Bowl weekend
A weather system approaching the state will likely bring rain and wind for the Punahou Carnival and Super Bowl weekend. Read more
Rain, vog and wind expected for Punahou Carnival, Super Bowl weekend
A weather system approaching the state will likely bring vog, rain and wind for the Punahou Carnival and Super Bowl weekend. Read more
Hawaii’s attorney general says daily fantasy sports contests are illegal gambling
Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin issued a formal opinion today that daily fantasy sports contests constitute illegal gambling under state law. Read more
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