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Windy Weather Stoking Already Massive Big Island Brush Fire
A Big Island brush fire continues to rage in South Kohala, consuming more than 2,000 acres and counting as of Sunday.
Wind Advisory Issued For Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for the Big Island.
AFCEA Offers up to $80,000 in STEM Scholarships
Last year, the program awarded $120,500 to 41 Hawaii-based students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) fields to include Cyber and Intelligence.
Officer Robert Sakata Honored by HISSPA for Commitment and Dedication to the Community
Officer Sakata is noted by his supervisors to display a strong commitment to working cooperatively with the community to enforce laws, preserve peace, and provide a safe environment for all.
17 New Cases on the Big Island
A total of 2,561 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 523 have died.
Summer P-EBT Benefits Begin July 2021
Through Rounds 1, 2, and 3 of P-EBT, and the Keiki Under 6 Food Support Program, DHS provided more than 111,000 eligible children with $184 million in food assistance support.
HPA ‘Ohana Says Final Goodbyes to Ilan Naibryf
Michael Hanano was at a complete loss for words when he got the call that his friend, Ilan Naibryf, was missing after a 12-story building in Florida he was in collapsed last month.
Community Testing Scheduled to Stem Spread of COVID-19
Mass community testing clinics for COVID-19 will begin again starting Tuesday, July 20.
Saddle Road Reopens, Old Saddle Still Closed as Brush Fire Burns On
Authorities said It is not known at this time how long the closure will last.
Brush Fire Closes Portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway
A brush fire has shut down a portion of Daniel K Inouye Highway (Route 200) from mile marker 43 to the Route 190 intersection. According to Hawaii Fire officials, the blaze is approximately 200 acres. Kea Keolanui was passing by in her vehicle when she captured footage of smoke billowing toward the sky. The video […]
HPD Renews Request for Help Finding Hilo Runaway
Authorities are renewing their request for help in locating a 14-year-old runaway.
DOH Reports 124 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 124 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday
IRONMAN Training Builds Sisterhood
Skye Ombac dreamed of finishing the IRONMAN World Championship but was daunted by the idea of training alone.
Man Who Suffered Fatal Medical Condition Died of Natural Causes
An elderly man who suffered a fatal medical condition at Kailua Pier in April died of natural causes, authorities confirmed Friday, July 16.
7 HPD Officers Promoted to Rank of Lieutenant
Hawai‘i Police Chief Paul Ferreira promoted seven employees to the rank of Lieutenant, effective Friday, July 16, 2021.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: July 17-23
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for the week of July 17-23.
Big Island Legislators, DLNR: 2021 Session Best For Resource Protection in Decades
Natural and cultural resources enforcement were big winners in the 2021 Legislature.
Refunds on Way to Millions of Taxpayers Who Claimed Unemployment
For this round, the IRS identified approximately 4.6 million taxpayers who may be due an adjustment.
UH COVID Vaccine Mandate Will Not be Enforced to Attend Classes in Fall
COVID-19 vaccine mandates at the University of Hawaiʻi will not be enforced to attend class due to the high vaccination rate among students and employees across the 10-campus system.
