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Warning in Effect For West Hawai‘i, Some Beaches Closed
A high surf warning remains in effect for west facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from Upolu Point in North Kohala to South Kona through Saturday, the National Weather Service stated.
9 Deaths, 345 New Cases Reported Saturday
The state Department of Health reported 345 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 235,780. Nine new fatalities were reported.
Weekly Road Closures: Feb. 26-March 4
The state Department of Transportation announced its weekly road and lane closures for Feb. 26 through March 4.
Accused Fentanyl Supplier to Big Island Indicted in Federal Court
The indictment indicates a fentanyl supply connection between Washington State and Hawai‘i Island.
Homelessness Bill Would Allocate Money Raised From Luxury Homes to Combat Plight
The Hawai’i County Council is looking to earmark money raised from property taxes on high-end homes to combat homelessness on the Big Island.
9 New COVID Deaths Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 311 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 235,435.
No Injuries Were Reported Following a Rope Rescue in Laupahoehoe
A man denied medical treatment after being rescued from the bottom of a cliff in the Laupahoehoe area Thursday evening.
‘Shock, Desolation, Disappointment’ : Russian, Ukraine Natives on Big Island React to War
Emotions are running high in the Ukrainian and Russian communities on the Big Island.
Waipi‘o Valley Road to Close to Pedestrians; Open for Valley Resident Vehicle Traffic Only as Plan to Fix Route Begins
Hawai‘i County will shut down Waipi‘o Valley Road to pedestrians for safety reasons, after the results of a geotechnical study on the steep, crumbling roadway was made public Thursday night.
Man Killed in Hōnaunau Traffic Collision
Big Island police reported early Thursday evening, Feb. 24, that a Hōnaunau man has died in a traffic crash.
Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kona
Big Island police are investigating a possible drowning in West Hawai‘i.
Mililani Trask Chosen to Fill Vacant Hawaiʻi Island OHA Seat
Former OHA Trustee Mililani Trask of Hilo will serve as the new OHA Trustee for Hawaiʻi Island, The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees stated Thursday, Feb. 24.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Scheduled in Waimea, Pāhoa
Household Hazardous Waste collection events are scheduled in Waimea and Pāhoa for next weekend.
Hawaiʻi Delegation Condemns Russian Invasion in Ukraine
The Hawaiʻi delegation has condemned Russia’s invasion into Ukraine.
County Scaling Back Community COVID Testing Efforts
Hawaiʻi County will begin scaling back its community COVID-19 testing efforts starting the week of Feb. 27 due to continued decreases in case counts and site users.
DPS: No New Positive COVID Tests Reported at HCCC
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 23, reported no new positive COVID-19 tests among inmates or staff members at Big Island correctional facilities.
In-Person High School Graduation Ceremonies to Return
In-person high school graduation commencement ceremonies are returning.
8 Deaths, 289 New Cases Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 289 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 235,124. Eight new fatalities were reported.
High Surf Warning Issued for West-Facing Shores Starting Tonight
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a high surf warning starting tonight at 6 p.m. till Saturday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m.
