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State had no safeguards to prevent nuclear scare, FCC says

The chairman of the Federal Communication Commission said today Hawaii did not have “reasonable safeguards in place” to prevent yesterday’s false alert of an imminent missile attack. “The false emergency alert sent yesterday in Hawaii was absolutely unacceptable. It caused a wave of panic across the state—worsened by the 38-minute delay before a correction alert was issued,” Ajit Pai, FCC chairman said today in a statement. “Moreover, false alerts undermine […]

todayJanuary 14, 2018

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Mahukona Beach Park Closed

A high surf warning remains in effect for Puna, Hilo, Kohala and Kona shores today through tomorrow, Hawaii County Civil Defense said this morning. A high surf warning means there is a threat to life and property from the surf. The highest threat will coincide with today’s high tide at 1:30 p.m. Due to the high surf warning, the following are in effect: • Oceanfront residents and beachgoers along the […]

todayJanuary 14, 2018

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Timeline of False Missile Alert

The following is a synopsis of what occurred: Approx. 8:05 a.m. – A routine internal test during a shift change was initiated. This was a test that involved the Emergency Alert System, the Wireless Emergency Alert, but no warning sirens. 8:07 a.m. – A warning test was triggered statewide by the State Warning Point, HI-EMA. 8:10 a.m. – State Adjutant Maj. Gen. Joe Logan, validated with the U.S. Pacific Command […]

todayJanuary 13, 2018

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High Surf Warning Issued

HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF BIG ISLAND .An extremely large, long period northwest swell will build late tonight and Saturday then peak Saturday evening. Very large surf well above the warning level is expected from early Saturday through the weekend, and potentially into Monday for the smaller islands. North and west facing shores on the Big Island should expect warning level surf by Saturday afternoon. […]

todayJanuary 12, 2018

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High Surf Advisory From Hawaii County

A message from COUNTY OF HAWAII This is a High Surf message for Friday afternoon, January 12, 2018 at 3. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for North facing shores of Hawaii Island tomorrow through the holiday weekend.  A High Surf Advisory means there is a threat to life and property from the surf. Surf is forecast to build up to 16 feet Saturday night, then gradually subside […]

todayJanuary 12, 2018

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Costco Evacuated

UPDATE: KAILUA-KONA — The all-clear was given at Costco in Kailua-Kona Wednesday after a brief emergency inspection. The store was evacuated around 9:20 a.m. because of a possible hazardous materials situation. It doesn’t open to the public until 10 a.m. normally.  A Hawaii Fire Department official said initial reports indicated there was a possible Freon leak. Company 21, which houses the department’s hazardous materials company, tested the air and declared […]

todayJanuary 3, 2018

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KNKR Celebrates 2 1/2 Years On Air

KNKR, 96.1FM, Kohala Radio celebrates, as today marks 2 1/2 years on air. The first broadcast was a live remote of the 2015 Kohala Reunion. If you missed any of the Reunion broadcasts or just want to revisit how we sounded in our infancy, http://knkr.org/kohalareunion2015/ has it all! Also, just uploaded to YouTube is a 40 minute video of photos taken during this amazing time as well as a few select […]

todayJanuary 3, 2018

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North Kohala Vehicle Theft

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating the theft of a Land Pride utility vehicle in North Kohala. According to police, the theft occurred between Friday, December 22, at 5:00 p.m., and Tuesday, December 26, at 8:15 a.m. Suspect(s) entered onto the property at Kohala Plants nursery and stole the vehicle which was parked under a tent. Anyone who has information about the case is asked to call the Police Department’s non-emergency […]

todayDecember 27, 2017