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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Live Skunk Caught at Honolulu Harbor
A live skunk was captured at Pier 1 in Honolulu Harbor Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Kamuela Man Facing Terroristic Threatening Charges Granted Supervised Release
A Kamuela man was granted supervised release after allegedly threatening and harassing two different victims and assaulting a police officer earlier this week.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Health Officials Say Viral Explosion Shows ‘No Signs of Diminishing’
Coronavirus numbers are surging throughout Hawai´i at levels not seen since January.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Big Island Identifies 50 New Infections in Single Day, as Statewide Cases Soar
Three new COVID-related deaths were also reported Thursday.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Downed Telephone Lines Close North Kona Road
More downed power lines have let to another road closure in the Big Island’s Kona District.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Lead Contamination Detected in Schools, Child Care Facilities Statewide
According to officials, the initial results of testing indicate that the fixtures (faucets) are the problem in most cases, but follow-up testing is ongoing.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Free Digital Readiness Classes at UH Community Colleges Extended
In-person free introductory computer classes will be offered at Hawai‘i Community College.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Fern Forest Man Sentenced to Prison on Domestic Violence Charges
A Fern Forest man was sentenced up to five years in prison for two seperate domestic violence incidents that occurred in 2019 and 2020.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Walmart to Host Free Health Checks, Vaccines This Weekend
Walmart locations in Hilo and Kailua-Kona are hosting a Walmart Wellness Day, a free event, on Saturday, July 24.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Downed Power Lines Close Road
Downed power lines have closed a road in South Kona.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Hawai‘i Sees Full Week of Triple-Digit Virus Cases
The state’s two-week average is now 124 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 3.7%.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
6 HMC Patients Being Actively Treated for COVID-19
Ten people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 at Hilo Medical Center as of Tuesday, July 20.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Help Sought in Finding Missing Hilo Woman
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a missing Hilo woman.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
CLR Now Detected on All Major Hawaiian Islands
Coffee leaf rust (CLR) was detected on Kaua‘i and Moloka‘i.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Convoys Scheduled From PTA to Kawaihae All Day
Motorists are advised of a convoy scheduled from Pōhakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Docks beginning at 8 a.m. and ending no later than 5 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
HPD Cites 19 For DUI Over Last Week
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue island-wide.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Police Search For Big Island Runaway
Troche-Nobriga is believed to frequent the Hilo district.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
High Bacteria Levels Detected at Hilo Bay
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) reports high levels of bacteria in Hilo Bay at Canoe Beach.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Kona Vehicle Registration and Licensing Office to Extend Hours
Walk-ins will still be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Patrons with appointments will be given preference.
