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State to Lower Age Limit on Vaccine Eligibility ‘Soon’
Vaccination eligibility is about to expand in Hawai‘i to a slightly younger demographic.
Ball Python, Iguana Found in Honolulu on Back-to-Back Days
Persons possessing illegal animals are subject to severe penalties, including fines of up to $200,000 and up to three years in prison.
Hawai‘i Considers ‘Magic Mushrooms’ as Medicine
A proposal to decriminalize “magic mushrooms” will be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning at the State Capitol.
County Imposters Spread Inaccurate COVID Policies at Puna Businesses, Officials Say
Imposters posing to be county officials have been reported to be disseminating inaccurate information about COVID-19 policies and procedures in the Puna District.
Big Island Reports 10th COVID Case This Week
The state’s two-week average is 41 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 0.8%.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants: Feb. 19, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly list of outstanding warrants.
UH Scientists Excited to Search for Ancient Life on Mars After Successful Rover Landing
With the successful landing of the rover, Perseverance, on Mars, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scientists will now start their search for signs of ancient life.
DWS Now Accepting Submissions for Annual Keiki Water Conservation Contest
The Department of Water Supply (DWS) is now accepting entries for its 3rd Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest open to Big Island students island-wide who attend kindergarten through the fifth grade.
Makea Stream Bridge Closed Due to Safety Concerns
The Makea Stream Bridge on Kaupakuea Homestead Road will be closed effective immediately due to the undermining of the bridge abutments.
Big Island’s Coronavirus Decline Not Linked to Less Testing
Recent numbers represent state and county lows since the summer of 2020.
Thunderstorm May Bring Hail to Miloli‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has forecast a strong thunderstorm that will impact an area of West Hawai‘i Island.
VOLCANO WATCH: What’s going on at Kīlauea’s Summit Lava Lake?
The rise of the lava lake has been interrupted by several plateaus, and even drops, in level over the past few weeks.
Flood Advisory Issued For West Hawaii
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory the Big Island though Thursday afternoon.
Big Island Identifies 7 New COVID Cases
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 43 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 0.9%.
HPD Renews Request for Help Finding Runaway Teen
Hawaiʻi Police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old girl reported as a runaway two years ago.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Hilo Man
Hawai‘i Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Hilo man.
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect for Big Island Summits
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Big Island summits through this evening.
HPD Renews Request for Help to Find Missing Teen
Hawai’i Police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a 17-year-old girl, who was reported as a runaway last year.
Two Louisiana Residents Charged with Bribing Airport Screeners
Two visitors were arrested on Feb. 12 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, accused of trying to bribe airport screeners to allow them to bypass the State’s mandatory Safe Travels rules.
