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UH: Free Refurbished Laptops Available to Digital Readiness Students
The state and University of Hawaiʻi are partnering together to help students participating in digital readiness courses through UH community colleges get technology that will help them succeed.
Portion of Highway 19 in Hāmākua Previously Closed Because of Vehicle Collision Open Again
A traffic incident has caused the closure of a roadway in East Hawai‘i.
DOH Reports 229 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 229 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 236,009.
High Surf Advisory Takes Over For West-Facing Shores
A high surf warning that caused the closure of some West Hawai‘i beaches on Saturday has been downgraded.
Building Permit Deadline Extended
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works is amending its previous communication that extended the deadline to March 7, 2022, to complete construction under any permit that had previously expired
‘Ohana Fuels Raises $6K For Big Island Boys & Girls Club
During the fourth quarter of 2021 ‘Ohana Fuels “Fuel Up. Do Good” program, $6,281.27 was raised for Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island.
Brush Fire That Closed Highway 11 Burned 1.5 Acres of Small Trees
The Hawai‘i Fire Department stated on Saturday, Feb. 26 that approximately 1.5 acres of brush and small trees burned in the fire Friday afternoon.
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.
