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Watch: Roth Lifts All County COVID Restrictions
Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth announced the termination of Hawaiʻi County’s Thirteenth Supplementary Emergency Proclamation, declaring an end to all county emergency rules related to COVID-19, effective immediately.
O‘ahu North Shore Home Slips Into The Ocean
On Monday, Feb. 28, DLNR Chair Suzanne Case and a team from the DLNR Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands went to the scene where they found the home behind her listing at a 45 degree angle off the bluff, and its front room literally resting on the sand of the beach.
Miloli‘i Community-based Subsistence Fishing Area Moves Forward
The State Board of Land and Natural Resources approved a request Friday, Feb. 25, from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources to hold a public hearing to incorporate fishery rules for the Miloliʻi Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area (CBSFA).
Too Noisy? Officials Want Feedback on Air Tour Management Plan Over National Parks
The National Park Service and the Federal Aviation Administration are seeking public input on potential alternatives for an air tour management plan for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Court Order Delays Candidate Filing for U.S. Rep., State Senator and Other Seats
The State of Hawai‘i Supreme Court issued a court order temporarily suspending candidate filing for the offices of U.S. Representative, State Senate, and State Representative contests until further notice from the court, the state Office of Elections announced in a press release Monday, Feb. 28.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding 2 Runaway Puna Teens
Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two Puna teens who were reported as runaways in separate incidents.
No Injuries in Mountain View Structure Fire Monday
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reported no injuries in a Monday morning fire in Mountain View that destroyed an unpermitted structure on Kaua‘i Street.
14-Year-Old Runaway Found in Good Health
Hawai‘i Island police report that 14-year-old Tyra Dalija-Airinios, who was reported as a runaway on Saturday, Feb. 12, was located in Pāhoa in good health.
Puna Man Scheduled to Appear in Court on Charge Related to Forklift Theft
A Puna man is scheduled to appear in Hilo District Court this afternoon on charges related to the theft of a telehandler forklift.
142 New Cases Reported Monday Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 142 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 236,151.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for West-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory is now in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for west-facing shores.
Big Island Community Rallies in Support of Ukraine
Sixty people gathered along Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway in Kailua-Kona on Sunday, Feb. 27, for a “Stand with Ukraine” demonstration, protesting the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled for Mikahala Place in Kea‘au
The county Department of Water Supply is notifying customers along Mikahala Place and Kipimana Street in Kea‘au that a fire hydrant flow test will be conducted in early March.
Humpback Whale Sightings Counted From Big Island Shorelines
There definitely be humpback whales cruising in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands.
Helicopter Operation to Cause Partial Closures at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau
A contracted helicopter operation at Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park in West Hawai‘i will require part of the park to be closed one day this week.
Building Permit Placards Can Now Be Printed at Home
Hawai‘i County is making the process of obtaining a building permit placard more convenient.
UH: Free Refurbished Laptops Available to Digital Readiness Students
The state and University of Hawaiʻi are partnering together to help students participating in digital readiness courses through UH community colleges get technology that will help them succeed.
Portion of Highway 19 in Hāmākua Previously Closed Because of Vehicle Collision Open Again
A traffic incident has caused the closure of a roadway in East Hawai‘i.
DOH Reports 229 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 229 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 236,009.
High Surf Advisory Takes Over For West-Facing Shores
A high surf warning that caused the closure of some West Hawai‘i beaches on Saturday has been downgraded.
