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Fire Destroys 1-Story Structure in Mountain View
A residential structure and shed were destroyed in an early morning fire in Mountain View, July 2. No injuries were reported.
Salvation Army Seeks Back-to-School Supplies for Hawai‘i Keiki
The Salvation Army is seeking back-to-school supplies for keiki-in-need with supply drives being held on Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i, Maui and O‘ahu in July and August.
Pilots in Stable Condition After Making Emergency Water Landing Off West O‘ahu
Two pilots are currently in stable condition after they were rescued offshore when their Transair 737 Boeing cargo plane went down off West O‘ahu.
Update: All Lanes Open on Highway 190 by Waikoloa Junction After Spill
The southbound lane at Waikoloa Road junction is closed due to a spill this morning.
Update: 911 Call System Restored
The 911 call system is currently down due to a technical issue, authorities confirm this morning.
2 Injured After Boeing 737 Cargo Plane Crashes Off West O‘ahu
A cargo plane that crashed in the waters off West O‘ahu this morning has left one pilot in critical condition and another in serious condition.
Merrie Monarch Craft Fair Lives Online
The Merrie Monarch Festival is known not just for the celebration of hula, but the local artists who share Hawaiian culture through the clothes they make, the woods they carve and the jewelry they create.
Volcanoes in Canada, Eh?
Happy Canada Day/Bonne Fête du Canada! While some past “Volcano Watch” articles have had a July 4th theme for the USA, this year we’re taking the opportunity to ensure readers know that our neighbors to the north have volcanoes, too — including potentially active ones.
Three Hawai´i Gun Safety Bills Become Law
One bill targets the production and ownership of ghost guns, while the others aim to protect keiki and kūpuna, respectively.
All HCCC Inmates Cleared of COVID-19
There are no active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center as of Thursday, July 1.
Hawai´i Final State in US Still Enforcing COVID-19 Restrictions
Hawai´i will consider opening up entirely before hitting the previously stated 70% vaccination goal for residents, depending on a variety of factors.
Power Outage Scheduled in N. Kohala This Month
Hawaiian Electric has scheduled power outage later this month that will affect customers in North Kohala to allow for a system upgrade.
DOH Identifies 49 New Coronavirus Infections
The state’s two-week average is 40 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Hawai‘i to Receive Millions to Build Electric Bus Fleet
Millions of dollars in new federal money is heading to Hawai‘i’s neighbor islands to build up a cleaner system of public transportation.
Kona Welfare Check Results in 2 Arrests, HAZMAT Deployment
The initial call for a welfare check came in on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 30, at approximately 4:30 pm.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Puna Woman
Hawaiʻi Police is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Puna woman.
Judge Kim Grants No Bail for Murder Suspect After Nearly 2 Hours of Testimony
The arraignment and plea hearing of a Captain Cook man accused of second-degree murder and arson lasted nearly two hours as the state argued for its motion of no bail.
Market at the Park Offers Variety in Pāhoa
Market at the Park Pāhoa continues to evolve following its creation in October of 2020.