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Waimea Special Olympian Recognized as Male Athlete of the Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nearly all meetings, classrooms and sporting events to go virtual, this includes the Special Olympics.
Solar PV System Installed on Telescope Facility Atop Maunakea
A solar photovoltaic (PV) system was successfully installed on the rooftop of WM Keck Observatory’s telescope facility on Maunakea.
DOH Reports 198 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 198 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 19,148 since the pandemic began.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Dec. 12-18
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road closures for Dec. 12-18.
Search for Missing Mariner Off Big Island Coast Suspended
The Coast Guard has suspended the active search for the missing mariner who fell overboard approximately 150 miles southeast of Big Island, Friday evening.
2 People Arrested After Single-Car Crash on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
Two people were arrested this morning after a one-vehicle crash on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway near the Palani Road intersection.
DOH Reports 89 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 89 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 18,951 since the pandemic began.
Traffic Cameras: Should They be Used to Identify Felony Offenders?
The abilities of a traffic camera render it capable of capturing the license plate numbers of vehicles seen committing crimes within the camera’s view.
KCH Conducts Successful Trial Run COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) conducted a successful trial run COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday.
HPD Releases Names of 25 on Outstanding Warrant List
Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.
Hawai‘i Rolls Out Vaccination Plan, as 81K Vaccines Expected Before December’s End
Side effects were noted in patients who took each vaccine, though they were generally mild and occurred in between 2–3% of individuals who received them,
Lava Lava Beach Club to Reopen Next Week
Following mandated CDC safety and sanitary guidelines, tables and bar seating will follow social distancing protocols.
Keahuolu Courthouse Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
An employee at the Keahuolu Courthouse tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawai‘i State Judiciary announced Thursday.
Coast Guard Searches For Man Overboard SE of Big Island
The weather on scene is winds of five mph and seas up to six feet.
Mitsubishi Electric Championship Celebrates 25 Years at Hualalai
All three rounds of the 2021 Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai will be televised live on Golf Channel, January 21-23.
DOH Reports 123 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 123 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, raising the statewide total to 18,864 since the pandemic began.
Hawai‘i County Announces 2021 Park Closure Schedules
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces its 2021 closure schedule for Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park, Kahalu‘u Beach Park and Spencer Park at ‘Ōhai‘ula Beach.
Hawai‘i Energy Gifts Chromebooks to 3 Big Island Elementary Schools
Hawai‘i Energy gifted three Big Island elementary schools with Chromebooks in an effort to provide students and teachers greater access to technology.