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.
Surge Continues With 1,592 New Cases
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,592 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 123,456. No new fatalities were reported.
PTA Releases January Training, Convoy Schedule
Pōhakuloa Training Area has released its monthly schedule for essential training activities and convoys for January.
Extra $25 Booster Shot Incentive Offered to Fully Vaccinated Inmates
PSD stated in a press release Monday, Jan. 3 that it is now offering an additional $25 incentive for all fully vaccinated inmates who choose to receive the booster shot.
Māmalahoa Highway Reopened After Flooding
Māmalahoa Highway (Route 190) has re-opened, the Hawai‘i Police Department stated at 6:50 p.m. Monday.
Man Faces Trespassing, Arson Charges for South Kona Blaze
Ryan Mcentee, 39, was charged Monday, Jan. 3 with second-degree criminal trespassing and fourth-degree arson for the fire that caused an estimated $150,000 in damage
Investigation Open on Vandalized Captain Cook Monument
An investigation is underway on vandalism enacted upon the Captain Cook Monument, the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement stated in an email Monday, Jan. 3 to Big Island Now.
Flooding Forces Closure to Portion of Māmalahoa Highway in S. Kohala
Hawaiʻi closed Māmalahoa Highway from the 11 pile marker on Waikoloa Road to Ala Ohia Road near the Parker Ranch rodeo grounds, due to flooding.
Flood Advisory Issued for Areas in East Hawaiʻi
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for areas in East Hawaiʻi until 6:30 p.m.
Earthquake Rattles Kīlauea’s Southwest Rift Zone
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake shook the southwest rift zone of the Kīlauea volcano this afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey.
Waimea Man Charged With Hilo Burglaries, Theft
A Waimea man is facing charges in connection to two residential burglaries over the New Yearʻs holiday.
Body of Hilo Man Found Within Closed Area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
A 75-year-old Hilo man died after falling from a closed area within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park late Sunday, Jan. 2.
Flood Advisory Issued for Kohala Districts
A flood advisory is in effect until 3:30 p.m. for various areas on the Big Island.
HFS Federal Credit Union Scholarship Application Now Open
High school seniors in the graduating class of 2022 and existing college students are now eligible to apply for an HFS Federal Credit Union scholarship.
State Reports 3,044 New Cases of COVID-19
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,044 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 121,864. No new fatalities were reported.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled in Pepeʻekeo
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test on Kumula Street in Pepeʻekeo on Jan. 4, 2022.
Walmart Donates to HALE O Hawai‘i County
The Walmart Foundation recently lent support to a county affordable housing land trust via a donation.
Ige Allows Virtual Public Meetings to Continue as COVID Cases Rise
Gov. David Ige last week signed an emergency proclamation temporarily suspending an upcoming provision in the state’s Sunshine Law that would have mandated public meetings accommodate for at least one in-person location.
HVNP Announces Flight Operations for January
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following flight operations for January.
9-Year-Old Dies in Crash on Mauna Kea Access Road
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a single-vehicle traffic collision in which a 9-year-old girl died and seven other people injured.
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