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Police Looking for Missing 73-year-old
Hawai‘i Island police are searching for Sandra Schwartz, also known as Aunty Gretchen, a 73-year-old female, as family members are concerned for her welfare.
Missing Pāhoa Woman Located
The Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that 33-year-old Natasha Torrance has been located in good health in Pāhoa. She had previously been reported as missing.
Weekly Road Closures: Dec.25-Jan.1
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced the weekly road closures for the week of Dec. 25 through Jan. 1.
Despite Disasters, Food Basket Still Finds Way to Fill up Families During Holidays
The Food Basket is helping between 40,000 and 50,000 people a month with food needs through its various services, including the ‘Ohana Food Drops that have become familiar events around the island.
Jury Finds Mountain View Man Guilty of Habitual DUI
Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced on Friday, Dec. 24 that a Kona jury found a Mountain View man, 40-year-old Kapena Kapono Kuahiwinui, guilty of habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.
State Parks to Close Early on New Year’s Eve
The DLNR Division of State Parks will be closing Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Kīholo State Park Reserve and Kekaha Kai State Park (Mahai’ula and Kua Bay sections) early at 5 p.m.
Hate Crowds? Skip ’em With HVNP’s New Self-Guided Holiday Tour
“Holoholo for the Holidays” is a self-guided program to help the first-time or the longtime visitor discover (or rediscover) diverse and inspiring park landscapes away from the crowded Kīlauea summit.
Lānaʻi Axis Deer, Mouflon Sheep Hunting Season Approaches
Online applications for a combination 2022 Lānaʻi Axis Deer and Mouflon Sheep hunting season will be available beginning Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
Over 1,800 COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,828 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 98,593.
High Surf Advisory Extended, Bayfront Highway Closed
The National Weather Service High Surf Advisory issued earlier this week for east-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island remains in effect through this evening, Dec. 24.
Quake Rumbles Southeast of Nā‘ālehu
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, or HVO, recorded a magnitude-4.9 earthquake located on Kamaʻehuakanaloa (Lō‘ihi) volcano.
Kona Christmas House Brings Joy, Magic to Big Island Community
The Kona Christmas House has become much more than a decorated yard for the holiday. It is a symbol of hope and joy for many Big Island residents as the community continues to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hilo Scale Users Should Expect Delays During Calibration Friday
Work at the scale facility in Hilo at the end of this week could cause some inconvenience for users.
Bayfront Highway Now Open
Bayfront Highway between Pauahi Street and Waianuenue Avenue is now open, the Hawai‘i Police Department said. HPD would like to thank the community for their patience.
Mountain View Woman Charged in Toyota Theft Case
Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced Thursday, Dec. 23 that a Mountain View woman, 31-year-old Olivia Branco, was charged for rendering assistance to a wanted Mountain View man, Isaac Rosa, and unauthorized entry into a Toyota Tacoma.
State, Big Island Hotel Revenue Rising Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported substantially higher revenue per available room, average daily rate, and occupancy in November 2021 compared to November 2020 when the state’s quarantine order for travelers due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic declines for the hotel industry.
Health Officials Urge Public to Get COVID Booster Shot Amid Surge
With COVID-19 cases spiking, health officials are urging the public, vaccinated against the virus, to get a booster shot.
HPD Seek Public Help Finding Stolen Kubota Tractor
Authorities are investigating the theft of an orange Kubota Tractor that was removed from a property in Pepe‘ekeō on Kaupakuea Homestead Road sometime between Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at 4 p.m., and Thursday, Dec. 23, at 8 a.m.
Ohana Fuels Program to Fill up Arc of Hilo
During the months of January through March 2022, a portion of all sales at all Hawai‘i Island Ohana Fuels locations will be donated to The Arc of Hilo’s youth transition program, Career Exploration.
Libraries to Close in Observance of Christmas and New Year’s
In observance of the upcoming holidays, all of the state’s public libraries and support offices will be closed on Saturday, Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2022.