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Hilo Man Dies After 5-Car Crash Near Ainaola Drive
A 75-year-old Hilo man, identified as Franklin Dacanay, died following a five-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon, March 23, in the area of the Ainaola Drive and Mikokoi Street intersection in Hilo.
Kona’s Mask-Making Company Faces Setbacks Due to Damaged Shipment
The state’s only mask-making company could be set back a few months after its recent shipment to the Big Island appeared to arrive damaged.
Two COVID-19 Testing Clinics Open Today
Hawai‘i County has two COVID-19 community testing sites open today, March 24.
1,386 Vaccine Doses Compromised on Maui
An estimated 1,386 doses of Pfizer vaccine were compromised and ultimately discarded on Maui after it was discovered that a refrigerator door did not seal properly.
Coffee Quarantine Expands to O‘ahu, Lana‘i
The Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture (Board) approved, Tuesday, March 23, the expansion of coffee quarantine areas to include the islands of O‘ahu and Lana‘i due to the coffee leaf rust.
DOH Reports 41 New COVID Cases Tuesday
The state’s two-week average continues to trend upward and is now 74 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.
HTA to Launch Agriculture App for Hawai‘i Farm Trails
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is set to launch a new mobile app for the Hawai‘i Farm Trails (HFT).
Flood Advisory Issued for East Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for Hawai‘i County until 4:45 p.m.
Missing Big Island Man Located
Hawai‘i Island police reported that 95-year-old Toyoki Morimoto, who was reported missing Monday, March 22 was located Tuesday morning in Hilo in good health.
Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Honor of Colorado Mass Shooting Victims
At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i State flag will be flown at half-staff.
Monk Seal Hospital to Launch New Virtual Educational Program for Students
The Marine Mammal Center, based in Kailua-Kona, is launching a new live, virtual program for upper elementary teachers and their students across the state of Hawai‘i.
COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration Now Open at KCH
The pool of Big Islanders eligible for the coronavirus vaccine just got larger.
Flood Advisory For W. Hawaii Into Monday Night
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for the Big Island through 8:15 pm Monday night.
Committee Will Announce Banyan Drive Proposal Selections in April
A committee is evaluating proposals that were submitted in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) published in August 2020.
Elderly Big Island Man Missing
Hawai‘i Island police are searching for 95-year-old Toyoki Morimoto, who was last seen on Monday, March 22, 2021, in the Orchidland subdivision in Puna.
Gradual Uptick in COVID Cases Continues Statewide
The state’s two-week average continues to trend upward and is now 75 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.
Alaska Man Critically Injured in Harbor Incident
Big Island police are seeking public information following an incident at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor last week, which has left one person in critical condition.
Hawai`i Leaders to Discuss Travel, Vaccination Policies With Kūpuna
Kūpuna planning to travel or who have questions about the state’s Safe Travels or COVID-19 vaccination program can register for a free AARP Hawai`i webinar.
