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HIDOE Aligns With CDC Guidelines, Shortening Isolation and Quarantine Periods for COVID-19
COVID-19 Isolation and quarantine times for students and staff within Hawaiʻi public schools was reduced to five days for those who meet certain conditions, state officials announced Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Kīlauea Visitor Center to Be Closed for Termite Treatment
The entire visitor center at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will be closed Jan. 19-20.
Big Island Sees 208 New COVID Infections Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 2,929 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 150,028. No new fatalities were reported.
Missing Hilo Man Found
Juan Carlos Gonzales, 21, of Hilo, initially reported missing has been located.
NOAA: One of the Wettest Decembers in Half Century
It was one of the wettest Decembers in the last 50 years, with some areas on the Big Island receiving 300% to 500% of their monthly average.
High Surf Warning Extended on Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the high surf warning for Hawaiʻi Island’s west-facing shores to 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Roth’s Office: 5 Kona Ocean Rescues Since Friday
The Hawaiʻi Fire Department reported five ocean rescues along the Kona Coast between Saturday and Monday, Mayor Mitch Roth’s Office stated in a press release reminding the public to use caution around the water as conditions remain dangerous.
High Surf Warning Issued for West-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu canceled the high surf advisory and issued a high surf warning for west-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island through this Tuesday.
Coffee with a Cop in Kealakekua Scheduled Friday
The Hawai‘i Police Department is inviting residents to “Coffee with a Cop” talk story session from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Jan. 14 in Kealakekua at the Kona Grill House, 81-951 Haleki‘i Street.
Actor Jason Momoa Stars in Latest Hawai‘i Public Service Announcement
Jason Momoa, Warner Bros. Pictures, and the Hawai‘i State Film Office producd a Mālama Hawai‘i public service announcement to give back to Momoa’s beloved home.
Police Seeking Missing Hilo Man
Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 21-year-old Juan Carlos Gonzales of Hilo, who was reported missing. He was last heard from on Dec. 4, 2021, around 10 p.m. in Kea‘au.
High Surf Closes 2 West Hawaiʻi Beach Parks
Kahaluʻu Beach Park and Laʻaloa Beach Park are closed due to dangerous conditions brought on by high surf.
Man Reportedly Exposes Buttocks to Students, Teachers at School in Volcano Area
A man is facing open lewdness charges after exposing his buttocks to teachers and students at a school in the Volcano area on Friday, Jan. 7.
3,875 New Cases Reported Monday
The state Department of Health reported 3,875 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 147,099. No new fatalities were reported.
Pedestrian Struck, Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in S. Kohala
A Kailua-Kona woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle Sunday night while crossing Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway near Mauna Kea Beach Drive.
High Surf Advisory Issued for West-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for west-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island through this Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Unpermitted Structure in Paradise Park Goes Up in Flames
No injuries were reported after a vacant single-family wood-frame dwelling in Paradise Park went up in flames Sunday, Jan. 9.
Vehicle Crash Closes Portion of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway by Mauna Kea Beach Drive
Hawaiʻi Police Department reports Highway 19, Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway at mile 68 around Mauna Kea Beach Drive is closed due to a motor vehicle accident.
Man Rescued After Jumping Into Ocean at End of the World
One man was rescued from an outcropping of rocks after jumping into the ocean at Lekeleke Bay, also known as End of the World in Keauhou, Sunday, Jan. 9.
HPD Seeks Help Finding Missing Hilo Woman
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Hilo woman who has been reported missing.
