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Helicopter, Aircraft Gunnery Training Scheduled at PTA
Military training for the month of December consists of helicopter and aircraft gunnery, and Hawaiʻi Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) training.
$37M coming to Rural Hawai‘i Health Care Providers
Hawai‘i will receive $36,994,939 in federal funding to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and continue providing health care for families across the state.
23 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 214 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 89,593.
Missing Kea‘au Man Located
Hawai‘i Island police reported on Tuesday, Dec. 14 that Ethan Bailey of Kea‘au, who was previously reported as missing, was located in good health in Hilo on Dec. 12.
Big Island finalist for $100M Grant to Support Local Farmers
Hawai‘i Island Coalition was named a finalist for the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge and will receive $500,000 to further develop a proposal for between $25 million and $100 million in potential future grant funding.
19 Drivers Nabbed for Driving Under the Influence
During the week of Dec. 6-12, Hawai`i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Puna Man Accused of Tacoma Truck Theft, Possession of Meth
A Puna man is facing charges in connection to the theft of a Toyota Tacoma earlier this year.
Hilo Woman Faces Felony Meth Charges Stemming From Truck Theft
Bosilka Nash was charged in relation to a Dec. 8 theft of a Nissan truck from the University of Hawai’i at Hilo campus, hindering prosecution, and felony methamphetamine charges.
Missing Hilo Woman Found
Hawai‘i police have located 34-year-old Jodi Monet Herstine.
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Brown Water Advisory Issued for Hilo Bay
The Brown Water Advisory previously issued for the island of Hawaii has been canceled; however, a Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Hilo Bay.
Expedition Discovers Rich Coral Life at Marine Monument
Incredibly rich and diverse deep coral and sponge communities are thriving in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, researchers concluded after a 20-day deep-sea research expedition.
Couple Wanted for Forgery Arrested
Hawai‘i Island police reported on Monday, Dec. 13 that they located and subsequently arrested Noland Wilson and Javelyn Tavares, who were wanted in connection with a forgery investigation.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Puna Woman
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a missing Puna woman.
Kalapana Transfer Station Closed for Upcoming Holidays
Kalapana Transfer Station in Puna will be closed in observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
150 New COVID-19 Cases, No Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 150 new COVID-19 cases Monday, Dec. 13, bringing the statewide total to 89,379. No new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
Couple Partners with HIDOE to Fund $3 Mil for Hawaiʻi Teacher Classroom Requests
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education, or HIDOE, and Salesforce Chair and Co-CEO Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne are partnering to fund $3 million in teachers’ requests for classroom resources created on the education crowdfunding nonprofit DonorsChoose.
November Was a Dry Month for the Big Island
Most of the rain gauges on the Big Island reported below average rainfall totals for the month of November, according to the monthly precipitation summary from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Woman
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a missing Hilo woman.
Hilo Community Players to Present ‘Christmas Cabaret’
Get ready for three festive evenings of dance, stories and performances by the Hilo Community Players during “Christmas Cabaret.”
Puakō Sewage Runoff Leads to Treatment Plant Recommendation
Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo are recommending that a wastewater treatment plant be constructed in Puakō.
