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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.
HPD’s 94th Recruit Class Graduates
The Hawaiʻi Police Department congratulated the graduating members of its 94th police recruit class during a ceremony Dec. 15 in Hilo.
State Reports 3,178 New Cases of COVID on Sunday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,178 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 118,820. No new fatalities were reported.
Fire Damages Residential Structure on Mohouli Street in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a structure fire shortly before 7 p.m. New Year’s Day at a location on Mohouli Street in Hilo.
Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival to Honor Kibe, West
The 2022 Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival is planning in-person festivities from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, and next year’s event will honor two special Waimea residents.
Mauna Kea Access Road Now Open
Mauna Kea Access Road is now open, the Hawai‘i Police Department stated in a news release at 6:45 p.m. The road was closed earlier this evening due to a traffic accident.
Traffic Accident Closes Mauna Kea Access Road for 4 Hours
The Hawai‘i Police Department advised on Saturday afternoon that motorists should avoid Mauna Kea Access Road due to a traffic accident.
Update: Man Detained for Arson in South Kona Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department is responding to a fire in South Kona.
It’s a Girl! First Big Island Baby of 2022 Born in Hilo
Pualena Na’au Ho’oki’eki’e Garcia-Lucero was born to Ceelyn Gali-Lucero and Jaisen Garcia at 6:24 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 at Hilo Medical Center, making her the first newborn of the New Year.
Cheaper for Locals: Golf Subsidy Program Tees Off Jan. 3
he Department of Parks and Recreation announced the start of the county’s West Hawai‘i Golf Subsidy program beginning Jan. 3.
New Shark Rules in Effect Starting Today
The State of Hawai‘i reminded residents that beginning today, Saturday, Jan. 1, it will be illegal to knowingly capture, entangle, or kill any species of shark in state marine waters.
2,710 New Cases, 4 Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 2,710 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 115,6422. Four new fatalities were reported.
Schools Set to Return to In-Person Learning After Holiday Break Amid COVID Surge
Public schools are set to return to full in-person instruction during the second semester that begins next week, officials confirmed
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a winter weather advisory for Big Island summits starting at 6 p.m. till 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.
Volcano Watch: Should Old Eruptions be Forgot? Increase Your Volcano Awareness This January
January was established as the Island of Hawai‘i’s annual Volcano Awareness Month in 2010 as part of an effort to increase understanding of Hawaiian volcanoes among residents and visitors.
Top Big Island Now Stories for 2021
While the COVID-19 pandemic continued to dominate the news cycle throughout 2021 with the ebb and flow of case counts and deaths, there were other notable events that occurred on Hawaiʻi Island.
Sentiment of Hope Abounds Moving into 2022
There is a sentiment of hope that 2022 will usher in more normal times after nearly two years of health, travel and social restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Newly Refurbished Hāmākua-Kohala Health Dental Office Now Open
Dental services are now available at the newly renovated Hāmākua-Kohala Healthʻs Waimea location, 65-1190 Māmalahoa Highway.
Flood Advisory Issued for Puna, Hilo Districts
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a flood advisory for Puna and Hilo Districts till 12:15 p.m.
DOH Reports 3,290 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,290 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 112,932.
