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Georgia Man Cited After Lifting Sea Turtle Out of Water in Maui
A Georgia man was cited after he lifted a sea turtle out of the water by its shell while visiting Maui earlier this month.
Big Island Hits 40 Hospitalizations as Infections Continue to Rise
The Department of Health (DOH) has reported that the State and Island of Hawai´i have been experiencing wide-spread community-based transmission of the coronavirus for several weeks.
Bid Application Deadline Extended for Hilo Muni Restaurant Concession
The Department of Parks and Recreation has extended the bid deadline for the lease to operate a restaurant concession at the Hilo Municipal Golf Course (“Hilo Muni”) to Sept. 14, 2021.
100 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 565 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 57,235.
ʻUkulele Lending Comes to Big Island Libraries
Twelve Hawaiʻi Island public libraries will launch a new lending collection of ‘ukulele beginning Thursday, Aug. 26.
HPD Seeking Puna Runaway
Police ask anyone with any information about Thibodeau’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line.
Swarm of Earthquakes Detected Beneath Kīlauea Summit Caldera
An increase in earthquake activity has been detected beneath the south part of Kīlauea summit caldera, within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Hawai´i Considers Return to Lockdowns, Discusses Health Passes Amid Surge
Asking residents to voluntarily bear the burden of COVID restrictions, a strategy this administration has turned to in recent weeks, does not appear to be working.
Domestic Incident Results in Altercation, Stabbing
Hawai‘i Island police detectives are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred in Ocean View on Friday.
HPD Identifies Kealakekua Murder Victim
The Hawai‘i Island Police Department has identified a Big Island murder victim.
Flood Advisory Issued For Large Section of Big Island
A flash flood watch also remains in effect for Hawai´i County until 6 am Tuesday.
UH System Implements Vaccine Mandate
The university’s decision comes after the FDA granted full authorization to the Pfizer vaccine.
Pfizer Vaccine Granted Full FDA Approval
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been granted full approval by the United States government.
Hawaiʻi Infection Average Presses Upward of 700 Daily
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 571 new COVID-19 cases Monday,
Mayor Roth Recognizes Donkey Mill Art Center
The themes explored in each art class provided young artists with a deepened understanding of Hawaii’s native species, the ‘āina and the ocean.
Hawaii Coffee Association Presents Legislature Award
The legislation extends the sunset date of the program to June 2023 and stipulates annual subsidy caps per acre of treated coffee.
‘Āina Ho‘okupu O Kīlauea Recieves $50,201 from OHA
The purpose of the 2021 – COVID-19 Impact and Response Grant is to serve the Native Hawaiian lāhui in alignment with the strategic foundations, directions, and outcomes of the 15-year Mana i Mauli Ola Strategic Plan.
Police Seek Help with Missing Woman
Police ask anyone with any information about this case to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Hawaii and the Castle Foundation Celebrate Root for Innovation
The effort is part of Elemental Excelerator’s larger strategy to develop a climate workforce and inspire 10,000 climate jobs over the next five years in Hawaiʻi and beyond.
