News
29 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 127 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 81,790.
Arcing Power Line Ignites Car Fire, Leaves 1 Person Dead
A car fire started by an electrical arching power line left one person dead in Pāhoa Tuesday, Oct. 12.
Police Recover 600 Pounds in Stolen Bananas
Authorities called to the Wainaku area last week led to the discovery of over 600 pounds of reportedly stolen bananas.
Waikoloa Community Group Takes on Restoration of Local Park
A community group is taking action to revitalize a Waikoloa Village park.
County to Extend Hours at Driver’s Licensing Offices in Kona, Hilo
Hawaiʻi County will be extending the hours of operation at the Hilo and Kona Driver’s Licensing offices to help process expired or expiring credentials.
Staffing Shortage Forces Honokohau Small Boat Harbor Office to Adjust Services
Staffing shortages at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor office are forcing DLNR’s Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation to temporarily shift the types of transactions being handled.
Kīlauea Spews Over 4 Billion Gallons of Lava Since Start of September Eruption
Kīlauea volcano continues to erupt from a single vent in the western wall of Halemaʻumaʻu crater as of Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.
HPD Locates 2 Reported Runaways Tuesday
Information provided by the community often plays a significant role in helping authorities locate missing persons and runaways on the Big Island.
DOH Reports Lowest Big Island, State COVID Totals in Weeks on Monday
The state’s seven-day average is now 162 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.7%.
Feedback Sought on Soil Remediation Plan for Kolekole Beach Park
Public feedback is sought regarding the Department of Health’s proposed remediation plan to address the lead found in soil near Kolekole Stream Bridge and within Kolekole Beach Park in Honomu.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Keaukaha
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Keaukaha area to the Hāmākua Coast.
Police Community Outreach Virtual Event Set For October
This virtual event is an opportunity for community members to engage in conversation with their district police officers.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for East Hawaiʻi
A flash flood warning has been issued across the Hāmākua coast, including the Hilo and Puna Districts, the National Weather Service in Honolulu reported early Tuesday morning.
Flood Advisory Issued For Several Sections of Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a flood advisory for several portions of Hawai´i County late Monday night.
County Submits Final Designs for Hwy 137, Lower Pohoiki Rd Restoration/Realignment
Both projects are funded with the help of a FEMA Public Assistance grant due to the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.
Direct Deposit Email Scam Surfaces in Hawaiʻi
Police advise anyone who receives email requests dealing with financial information to first verify the request is legitimate.
Game Bird Hunting Season Opens in November
A valid hunting license and a game bird stamp are required for all game bird hunting on public and private lands.
Ka‘ū Man Arrested for Spree of Property Crimes
Hawai‘i Island police have charged a 28-year-old Ka‘ū man in connection with several property crimes over the weekend.
