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Paʻauilo Man Charged With Attempted Possession, Distribution of 5 Pounds of Meth
A Paʻauilo man is scheduled to appear in Hilo District today on charges of attempted possession and distribution of more than five pounds of methamphetamine and damaging a police vehicle following his arrest on Jan. 3 Paʻauilo.
Police Renew Info Request for 2019 Runaway
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Kerryann Duarte who was reported as a runaway.
508 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 4,789 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 130,856. Four new fatalities were reported.
HIDOE Committed to In-Person Learning Amid Third COVID Surge
Hawaiʻi Department of Education Interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi reassured the public that school was back in session and the district is committed to in-person learning amid a third surge in COVID-19 cases.
State: One HCCC Inmate Tests Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday released updated testing results for Hawai’i prisons and jails as well as the contracted Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, Ariz.
High Surf Advisory Issued for West Hawaiʻi
A high surf advisory is in effect for west-facing shores until 6 a.m. Friday.
Keiki Killed in Mauna Kea Access Road Crash Identified
Authorities have identified the 9-year-old killed in a car crash on New Yearʻs Day on Mauna Kea Access Road as Kelsirose Adelka of Kailua-Kona.
Bail Denied for Kona Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Bail was denied for a Kona man charged with attempted murder in connection with a domestic abuse incident last month.
33 Motorists Arrested Last Week for DUI
During the week of Dec. 27, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022, Big Island police arrested 33 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Mass Transit Offers Free Bikeshare to Hele-On Riders
Users of the Hele-On public transit system now have a new, free way to get around in urban areas of the Big Island.
KCH Activates Crisis Staffing Plan Amid COVID Surge
The current COVID-19 surge hitting Hawaiʻi Island has resulted in a shortage of personnel at Kona Community Hospital as many staff members have been directly exposed or tested positive for the virus.
156 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 2,611 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 126,067.
High Surf Advisory Issued for North-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory is in effect for north-facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Thursday.
High Infection Rates of COVID-19 Impact Services at County Drivers Licensing Offices
Staffing issues related to high infection rates of COVID-19 on Hawaiʻi Island have prompted reduced hours and services for the County of Hawaiʻi Division of Vehicle Licensing and Registration.
Public Safety Department Releases Latest COVID Results
The latest testing updates received for Hawaii’ correctional facilities were issued in a press release Tuesday, Jan. 4
Update: Bayfront Highway Now Open
A section of Bayfront Highway is closed due to high surf and debris.
Initial Port Agreements Signed to Restart Cruise Travel in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Harbors Division announced on Tuesday, Jan. 4 the execution of the first port agreements with Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines to formalize health and safety protocols for cruise line operations in the State of Hawai‘i.
Par Hawai‘i Fueling Dreams for Special Olympics Athletes
Par Hawai’i, the state’s leading provider of petroleum products and transportation fuels, is again revving up support for Special Olympics Hawai’i athletes.
Kamehameha Schools acquires Kahuku Ranch in Ka‘ū
Kamehameha Schools (KS) has acquired 656 acres of the former Kahuku Ranch near Nā‘ālehu, expanding the institution’s land portfolio along the southern tip of Hawaiʻi Island.
COVID Surge Prompts Suspension of Initial Impaneling Requirement for Grand Juries
Gov. David Ige has signed an emergency proclamation to temporarily suspend the statutory requirement for the annual initial impaneling of grand juries by Jan. 15.
