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Foodland Pharmacies Closing, Prescriptions to Transfer to Longs Drugs
Foodland Super Market, Ltd. has entered into an agreement to confidentially transfer all of the prescriptions from its Foodland Pharmacies to Longs Drugs.
Gov. Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation to Address Food Insecurity
Gov. David Ige signed an emergency proclamation to allow continued Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to continue in line with the federal COVID emergency.
Hilo Man Found Squatting After Hotel Fire Charged in Separate Burglaries
A Hilo man who was originally taken into custody following a fire at Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay hotel earlier this month has been arrested and charged for two burglaries and two different Hilo businesses.
DHHL Breaks Ground on New Homestead Lots in Kealakehe
Lots for more homes in Laʻi ʻŌpua Village is underway.
Waikōloa Timeshare, Affordable Housing Project Passes First Reading in County Council
The Hawai’i County Council on Wednesday, March 23, moved forward with rezoning requests by a Waikōloa developer seeking to repurpose nearly 180 acres near the Waikōloa resort area to be used for timeshares, affordable workforce housing and other facilities.
Wind Advisory in Effect for North Kohala
A wind advisory is in effect downwind of the Kohala mountains until 6 p.m.
Police Seek Public’s Assistance With Identifying Captain Cook Armed Robbery Suspect
Big Island police are asking the public for its help with identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery in West Hawai‘i.
Police Respond to Report of Possible Hand Grenade Discovered in Hilo
The discovery of a possible hand grenade Friday, March 18, in Hilo caused an evacuation of the area and response from the Hawai‘i Police Department’s bomb squad.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Albright
In honor of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and at the direction of President Joe Biden, Gov. David Ige has ordered flags to fly at half-staff until sunset Sunday, March 27, at all state offices, agencies and facilities.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Teen Runaway
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 17-year-old boy reported as a runaway.
Mountain View Man Accused of Vehicle Theft in Kona
A Mountain View man is facing charges in connection to a stolen vehicle in Kona as well as a vehicle break-in in Hilo.
Weekly Update: 53 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 827 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 239,591.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Dies
Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of state, has died of cancer, her family confirmed today.
Public Bathrooms at Old Kona Airport Park to Close for Water Line Repairs
Restrooms at the tennis courts and runway of the Old Airport Park in Kailua-Kona will be temporarily closed today and tomorrow.
County COVID Community Testing to End This Week
All county-sponsored COVID-19 testing events will be suspended until further notice, starting Saturday, March 26.
Puna Man Accused of Burglary, Assault at Automotive Repair Shop
A Puna man is facing various charges after entering an automotive repair shop on Monday morning in Pāhoa and assaulting the owner and attempting to steal a car.
UH: Class of 2021 College Enrollment Disruptions Continue
Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have taken their toll on college-bound high school students from the islands.
Aloha Exchange Club Recognizes Officer and Firefighter of the Year
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized South Hilo Patrol Officer and Hawai‘i Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Specialist II 2021 as Officer and Firefighter of the Year.
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HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Runaway Teen
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old girl.
Ige: No to Roth’s Energy Emergency Request
Mayor Mitch Roth said Tuesday that his request for an energy emergency declaration wasn’t just for Hawai’i Island, it was for the entire state.
