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HPD has located a man reported missing on Jan. 24.

Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital in Waimea is offering a new service for children.

The state Department of Public Safety reported Wednesday, Feb. 2, that one staff member at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo has tested positive for COVID-19. No new infections were reported among inmates at HCCC or Kulani Correctional Facility in Hilo.

Hawai‘i police have identified the victims of a traffic collision involving three vehicles that killed three people on Sunday, Jan. 30 on Highway 11 in Glenwood near the 18 mile marker.

Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association’s swimming and diving state meet scheduled for next month will not allow fans to attend the event due to site and space restrictions.

Big Island police are renewing their request for information regarding 30-year-old Marina Cortez of Puna, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant and for questioning related to a custodial interference investigation.

Two of the three victims from a fatal three-car crash in Puna on Sunday, Jan. 30, have been identified as Utah couple vacationing in Hawaiʻi.

Several nonprofits throughout the state focused on the environment and conservation, including an organization based on the Big Island, will benefit from grants through Hawaiian Electric.

February training, convoy and hunting advisory for Pōhakuloa Training Area Pōhakuloa Training Area, Military units are scheduled to conduct essential training activities at Pōhakuloa Training Area in February that may be heard by surrounding communities. Essential training is subject to change based on safety, weather and other environmental factors. Weather, such as overcast conditions can […]

An elderly woman reported missing was found safe.

The state Department of Health reported 1,177 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 221,533.

The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Feb. 1, reported 10 negative COVID-19 test results among inmates at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo and no new infections among inmates or staff members.

Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with locating an woman who was reported missing.

In an open letter to the community, a Pāhoa High and Intermediate School vice principal described last week’s fight at his school where seven students were arrested and 20 suspended as a sad, unfortunate event triggered by racial epithets toward a group of kids being made to felt as though he did not belong.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is beefing up its emergency assistance program for Native Hawaiians.

The Waimea Community Association will take up several topics during a meeting this week, including updates on the COVID-19 situation around the Big Island and from Community Policing representatives.

What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19? What should I do if I have been in close contact with someone who tested positive? Who can get a booster shot?

Queens’ Marketplace will celebrate Chinese New Year over a six-day celebration starting today, Feb. 1.

During the week of Jan. 24-30, Hawai‘i police arrested 17 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

The state Department of Health reported 1,068 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 220,356. No new fatalities were reported.