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Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Names Employee of the Quarter
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital in Waimea has named imaging services assistant Kylee Stone as its employee of the quarter.
State Reports 2,741 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 2,741 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 217,775. Seven new fatalities were reported.
Hilton Waikoloa Village Names New Executive Chef
Frederic Hoffmann was named Hilton Waikoloa Village’s new executive chef. the company announced in a press release on Friday, Jan. 28.
Technical Malfunction Sets off Tsunami Warning in Hilo
A technical malfunction set off tsunami warning sirens in Hilo Saturday evening.
House Panel Adopts Report Aimed at Improving Public Land Stewardship – And Auditor’s Office
A House investigative committee tasked with improving management of stand land funds and the agencies who handle them adopted its report on Friday that outlines a way to better shepherd those monies and departments.
Kona Mom Teaches Daughters Life Lessons Through Recycling – 1 Can and Bottle at a Time
A good chunk of the life lessons a Kona mother is passing on to her daughters comes through the effort, coordination and fun they have together recycling.
9 Deaths, 1,860 New Cases Reported Saturday
The state Department of Health reported 1,860 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 215,034. Nine new fatalities were reported.
Weekly Road Closures: Jan. 29 to Feb. 4
The state Department of Transportation issued the following road closures for the week of Jan. 29 through Feb. 4. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Warning Signs Posted at Puhi Bay After Partially-Treated Wastewater Entered Ocean
Approximately 8,600 gallons of partially treated wastewater overflowed into waters around Puhi Bay after an electric breaker for the feed pump tripped at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant, Thursday, Jan. 27.
New Omicron Mutation Found in Hawaiʻi, Likely on Oʻahu
By Kehaulani Cerizo mauinow.com As omicron continues to surge throughout the state, a new mutation of the variant, called BA.2, has been recently detected on the U.S. Mainland and now in Hawaiʻi, officials confirmed Friday, Jan. 28. Eight cases of the omicron mutation have shown up in Hawaiʻi, and they are believed to be on […]
$18-an-Hour Proposal Heads to House
By a vote of 24 – 1, the Hawaiʻi State Senate passed a measure that would incrementally increase the minimum wage to $18 by 2026, the Senate stated on Friday, Jan. 28.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Jan. 28, 2022
Hawaiʻi police release weekly list of individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
County Schedules Collection Days for Household Hazardous Waste
The County of Hawai‘i has scheduled collection days for household hazardous waste in Hilo and Kona next month.
1,907 New Cases, 5 Deaths Reported Friday
The state Department of Health reported 1,907 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 213,174. Five new fatalities were reported.
Motorcyclist Critically Injured in S. Kona Crash Dies
A Hōlualoa man critically injured in a South Kona crash Thursday, Jan. 27, has died.
Volcano Watch: Kamaʻehuakanaloa — The Volcano Formerly Known as Lōʻihi Seamount
The new name was unanimously adopted in July 2021 by the Hawaiʻi Board on Geographic Names.
Portion of Highway 11 Previously Closed Now Open
The Hawai‘i Police Department encourages motorists to drive safely.
DPS: 76 Inmates at HCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety reported Thursday, Jan. 27, that 76 inmates at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center have tested positive for COVID-19.
Portion of Highway 11 in South Kona Closed Because of Traffic Accident
Hawai’i County Civil Defense reports that Big Island police have closed Highway 11 in both directions in the vicinity of mile marker 92 in South Kona because of a traffic accident.
