The National Weather Service has issued a high-surf advisory for Kauai and Niihau that should last through Wednesday evening. A northwest swell is expected to build tonight, bringing surf of 10 to 15 feet to Kauai and Niihau. This according to the Weather Service. Surf is expected to reach advisory levels before midnight and hold through […]
2012 Hawaii Pro Bowl Parties and Events
The Pro Bowl is always a pretty big event here in Hawaii. While we of course can’t wait for the game itself, oftentimes most of the fun comes from meeting the players and attending one or more of the different Pro Bowl parties that go down before the actual game. While past ears have brought […]
Massive Earthquake to Hit Tokyo Within Four Years?
It is always interesting going online and seeing stories from around the world. I came across one earlier this week. It was a study that has been going on in the Tokyo, Japan area. There is reason to be concerned, as this study showed that a massive earthquake is 70 percent likely to hit Tokyo […]
Police Release Fatal Waikiki Stabbing Suspect
Police have released a 39-year-old man who fatally stabbed an Oahu man. The stabbing occurred following a confrontation over a stolen bag. The man who was killed was named Brycen Iona, 20, of Kaneohe. Iona died due to a stab wound to his chest, the Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office said. Police said Iona was part of a […]
Hawaiian Airlines Partners with JetBlue
Finally a bit of good news from the airline industry. Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue have just finished a deal that will partner them up allow passengers to fly on both carriers’ flights on a single ticket. The deal, which will be announced later today, follows Hawaiian Airlines’ announcement of plans to add New York service […]
Expect the Vog and Muggy Weather to Last the Week
Residents of Hawaii can expect all the vog and muggy weather to hang around at least through this week. According to the National Weather Service, a voggy haze and muggy weather will stick around through Friday. There have not been many tradewinds lately, so this is allowing the vog to sit longer than it usually […]
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Hawaii Island
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattled Hawaii Island (Big Island) this past Sunday, but no injuries or damages were reported. There were also a number of small aftershocks, but again, no damages were reported. The quake struck beneath the south flank of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at 4:36 p.m. at a depth of […]
$2 Million Grant Awarded to Restore Koa and Ohio Trees on Hawaii Island Ranch
The U.S. Forest Service has granted $2 million to a project that is restoring koa and ohia trees on a Hawaii island ranch. The agency said Thursday the funds are among more than $50 million being awarded to 17 conservation and working lands projects across the U.S. this year. The Kukaiau Koa Forest project is […]