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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 […]
294 New Cases Reported Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 294 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 232,302. No new fatalities were reported.
DPS: 1 Inmate at HCCC Tests Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Monday, Feb. 14, reported one positive COVID-19 test among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Artisan Market Sets up in The Brew Block This Sunday
Nihilo Artisan Market, a bi-monthly event that strives to stimulate the creative community in Hawai’i, is hosting an Art Walk from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 in the Brew Block, 74-5599 Pawai Place in Kailua-Kona.
High Surf Warning Issued for West Hawaiʻi
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for Hawaiʻi Island’s west-facing shores until 6 p.m.
Police Searching For Missing Puna Teen
Kula Ahuna, a 16-years-old Hawaiian male, is 5-foot, 6 inches and weighs135 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
Police Seek Public’s Help With Locating Pāhoa Runaway
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with finding a missing Puna teen.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Hawaiʻi Island
A high surf advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday for west-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island.
State Recommends 15-Knot Speed Limit Around Whales, Other Safety Measures
Years of research by Pacific Whale Foundation, NOAA, and the state has prompted a new set of voluntary recommendations for boaters operating around humpback whales.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled Along Ponahawai Street in Hilo
Residents along Ponahawai Street, between Komohana Street and Kapi‘olani Street, including all side roads and lanes, in Hilo are being notified that their water service could be affected by an upcoming test.
Hilo Woman Faces Burglary Charge
A Hilo woman is facing charges of burglary in connection to an incident that occurred at an Alu Street residence on Friday, Feb. 11.
Hilo Affordable Housing Project Moves Forward Despite Questions
A proposed affordable housing development in Hilo is one step closer to fruition after the Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday approved the second and final reading of a bill that changes the use for the property where the project is planned.
Big Island Food Basket Receives Donation From Kaiser For New Program
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i has awarded grants totaling $122,100 to three vital community organizations, including the Food Basket of Hawai‘i on the Big Island.
498 New Cases Reported Monday
The state Department of Health reported 498 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 232,008. No new fatalities were reported.
Power Outage Reported in Umauma Area
Approximately 1,365 Hawaiian Electric customers are without power in the Umauma area as of 7:20 a.m.
Libraries to Observe Presidents Day Holiday
In observance of Presidents Day, all state public libraries and library support offices will be closed Feb. 19-21.
Feeling Chilly? You Should, But it’s Not Quite Record Cold Out There
It’s mid-February, so spring hasn’t quite sprung — there’s still at least a few more weeks of winter left. And people in East Hawai‘i are feeling the season.
