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91 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 650 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 233,155.
DPS: 1 HCCC Staff Member Tests Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 16, reported that one staff member at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo has tested positive for COVID-19.
High Surf Advisory Extended for West-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has extended the high surf advisory for west-facing shores till noon today.
Neighbors of Kona Brush Fire Say Homeless Camps Reason for Recent String of Blazes
Neighbors of the brush fire Wednesday in Kailua-Kona that closed two highways and evacuated multiple subdivision said there have been several brush fires in the area recently that they believe are started in the homeless camps that go unchecked.
High Surf Advisory Issued For West-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory has been issued for west-facing shores of the Big Island.
Police Seek Information About Puna Runaway
Big Island police are asking for assistance with locating a Puna teen who is missing.
Hilo Man Indicted For Alleged Sexual Assault of a Minor
An East Hawai‘i man faces several charges in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor.
Kona Brush Fire Forces Evacuations of 2 Subdivisions
A brush fire on Kuakini Highway is forcing the evacuation of two subdivisions in Kailua-Kona.
Brush Fire Closes Portion of Kuakini Highway
Kuakini Highway, from Onioni to Nakukui Sreets, in Kailua-Kona is closed to traffic due to a brush fire.
Teen Runaway Found Safe
Hawai‘i police report that 15-year-old Lorissa Keller, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo.
DOH Reports 4 New COVID Cases on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 203 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 232,505.
Police Seek Public Help Finding Missing Kailua-Kona Man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Kailua-Kona man who was reported missing.
DPS Reports No New Positive COVID Tests Among Inmates at HCCC, Kulani
The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Feb. 15, reported no new positive test results among inmates at the two correctional facilities in Hilo.
HPD: 24 Motorists Arrested for DUI
Big Island police continue their pursuit to keep roads safe and free of drivers who are under the influence of an intoxicant.
Former Lawmakers Plead Guilty to Fraud Tuesday in Connection to Bribery Case
Two former Hawai‘i lawmakers pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal charges in connection with a bribery scandal.
Flood Advisory Issued for Kaʻū District
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Kaʻū District until 6 p.m. due to excessive rainfall.
Entangled Mother Humpback With Calf Freed of Gear Off Maui
A NOAA-led team of trained responders freed an entangled adult female humpback whale on Monday, Feb. 14, outside Lahaina Harbor on Maui.
5 Big Island Farms to Receive Nearly $1M From USDA to Help Businesses Grow
Six farms and community organizations on Hawai‘i Island and Maui will receive $1,149,316 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz’s office announced today, Feb. 15.
Water Shutoff Scheduled Overnight Feb. 17-18 in S. Hilo
Water will be temporarily turned off from 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17 to 4 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 18 to do waterline connections for the Department of Water Supply’s Pāpaʻikou Transite and G.I. Pipeline replacement project. The affected areas will Pāpaʻikou, Pueopaku and Pauka‘a in South Hilo. A complete list of the project will […]
