Big Island News
Kaʻū Brush Fire Contained
Approximately 14 to 15 acres were scorched during a brush fire in Kaʻū Wednesday afternoon.
Hawaiʻi Police Department Detective Honored with Haweo Award
A detective with the Hawai‘i Police Department was recently honored for his invaluable leadership.
Council Overrides Roth Veto of County Housing Program Revolving Fund Bill
The County Council on Wednesday, July 6, overrode Mayor Mitch Roth’s veto of a measure approved earlier this year that changed language surrounding the uses of the county’s housing program revolving fund.
HFD Responds to Brush Fire in Kaʻū
Hawaiʻi Fire Department has responded to a brush fire in Kaʻū in the Discovery Harbor Subdivision.
Daniel K. Inouye TSA Recovers Unloaded Firearm in Passenger’s Carry-On at Security Checkpoint
Officers with the Transportation Security Administration at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport recently recovered an unloaded 9 mm Glock 19 handgun in the carry-on luggage of a male passenger.
Maui Now
Agricultural equipment sparks 2.5 acres of brush in West Maui
The 2.5 acre fire along Hōkiokio Place was apparently sparked by agricultural equipment in a lot adjacent to the highway.
Mayor announces Kali Arce and Weston Yap as leaders of new Maui Ag Department
Mayor Victorino announced today the selection of Rogerene “Kali” Arce of Molokaʻi and Weston Yap as Director designee and Deputy Director respectively of the newly created Maui Department of Agriculture.
Monkeypox infections in Hawaiʻi total six, DOH receives 357 doses of vaccine
The total number of confirmed monkeypox infections in Hawaiʻi to date is six--all on the island of Oʻahu. The state Department of Health reports that it has established links between all of the diagnosed cases.
COVID-19 data trends in Hawaiʻi: monitoring variants, planning for the future
State health officials today say that while they are seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases, they are seeing notable deaths, which is a lagging indicator from the latest omicron surge. The department is also monitoring the BA.4 and BA.5 variants and reviewing recommendations for the upcoming school year.
Kauai Now
Ige Announces Line-Item Vetoes, Will Sign Budget Bill This Week
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday, July 6, outlined three line-item vetoes he intends to make to the state budget bill.
Police Seek Public Help Identifying Theft Suspect
The Kaua‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a female captured on video surveillance on Monday, June 13, 2022, in Līhu‘e.
COVID Weekly Update: 4,300 New Cases Confirmed Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 4,381 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 29, bringing the statewide total to 313,076.
Former State Senate Majority Leader Kalani English Sentenced to Federal Prison
A former state legislator has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison for wire fraud.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff for Victims of Illinois Parade Shooting
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 immediate, until sunset on Saturday, July 9, as a mark of respect for the victims of the Highland Park shooting in Illinois.
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