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92 New Cases Reported Monday Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 92 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 237,455. No new fatalities were reported.
February Rainfall Totals Below Average
With just two months left of the rainy season, only December has so far provided wet conditions, according to a National Weather Service hydrologist. And the Big Island hasn’t escaped the dry conditions.
Fire Hydrant Flow Tests Scheduled in Hilo, Kona
The county Department of Water Supply will be conducting fire hydrant flow tests in two separate locations between 10 and 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 15.
Study: Predatory Phytoplankton Key to Understanding Ocean Ecosystem
A team of researchers led by two University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa oceanography professors has revealed that an array of phytoplankton is not just using the light from the sun.
UH-Mānoa NROTC Midshipmen Experience Pearl Harbor Attack in VR
A group of future military leaders studying at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa recently had the chance to learn about the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor in a different way.
Hilo Walmart Tops Nation in Fundraising For Children’s Miracle Network
Hawai‘i Walmart and Sam’s Club stores continue their efforts to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and the Hilo Walmart store is leading the way — nationally.
Kai Eats + Drinks in Kona to Host Inaugural Kai Fest
Looking for a night of great food paired with live music and drinks? Then look no farther than Kai Eats + Drinks in Kailua-Kona.
New Institute Builds Next Generation of Indigenous Museum Professionals
A new institute aimed at building the next generation of indigenous museum professionals throughout the Pacific region is launching its inaugural cohort, and a Big Island woman is part of the initiative.
State Reports 196 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 196 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 237,363. One new fatality was reported.
UHERO Economic Forecast For First Quarter of 2022 Optimistic
A University of Hawaiʻi organization is optimistic about the state’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, predicting a broader recovery in the first several months of 2022 in its March report.
Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Pāhala Wastewater Treatment
Residents of the Pāhala area will have the chance to learn about the future of wastewater treatment for their community and give input during an upcoming information public meeting.
La`i`ōpua 2020 Holding Kūhiō Day Celebration March 26
La`i`ōpua 2020 will hold a special Prince Kūhiō Day event Saturday, March 26, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at its Kealakehe location, adjacent to the Villages of La`i`ōpua.
New Drive Through Testing Site Starting in Queens’ Marketplace
Nomi Health, the direct healthcare company coordinating COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts across the country, announced the launch of its third COVID testing site on the Big Island at Queens’ Marketplace in Waikōloa.
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival Going Virtual For Second Year in a Row
Due to the uncertainties of COVID restrictions and to protect Ka‘ū’s farming kūpuna, the 13th annual festival will present its second virtual slate of events. Grab a cup of your favorite Ka‘ū coffee, relax and enjoy a wealth of activities presented conveniently for leisure viewing.
Habitual DUI Offender Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
A 40-year-old Mountain View man was sentenced to five years in prison for habitual DUI.
5 Deaths, 184 New Cases Reported Saturday
The state Department of Health reported 184 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 237,167. Five new fatalities were reported.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: March 5-11
The state Department of Transportation announced its weekly road and land closures for the week of March 5-11. Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Maunakea Observatory Helps Astronomers Discover Rare Brown Dwarf Pair
Observations conducted with a Big Island observatory helped a team of astronomers discover a rare pair of brown dwarfs that has the widest separation of any brown dwarf binary system found to date.
Arson Investigation Open on Uncle Billy’s Fire; Squatters Arrested, Cited
The Hawai‘i Police Department has opened an arson investigation related to the fire early Friday morning at the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel.
Roth: Brush Fire That Closed 2 Kona Highways Hard to Pinpoint on Homeless Camps
Hawai‘i County Mayor Mitch Roth told Big Island Now that it’s difficult to determine an exact cause of a Kailua-Kona brush fire in February that closed two highways and caused the evacuation of multiple neighborhoods.
