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Abandoned, Emaciated Dog Found in Puna Slowly Recovering
A young, emaciated dog is recovering after he was found in the rain, tied to a metal post on Christmas morning in lower Puna.
Kona Man Sought for Questioning in Criminal Investigation
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating Hauoli Vickery, 26, of Kona, wanted for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation.
Six HOPE Services Affordable Housing Units Move to Pāhoa
Six of HOPE Services’ permanent affordable housing units for homeless seniors were recently moved to their new home in Pāhoa.
7 Workplace Fatalities Reported Statewide
An uptick in workplace fatalities statewide was reported by officials Wednesday, Dec. 29.
DOH Reports 1,561 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,561 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 106,158.
Bail Maintained for Hilo Man Facing Habitual Property Crime Charges
A Hilo District Court judge maintained bail on a man accused of multiple offenses involving habitual property crime and criminal property crime damage.
15 Motorists Arrested for DUI on Big Island Roads Last Week
So far this year, there have been 1,057 DUI arrests compared with 993 during the same period last year, an increase of 6.4%.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Hilo Man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Hilo man who was reported missing.
Demand for COVID Tests Surges With Case Numbers
It was a stark difference Monday at Nomi Health’s free COVID-19 testing site on the opposite end of the parking lot from Ross Dress for Less in the Waiākea Center in Hilo.
Stolen Tractor Recovered
Hawai‘i Island police reported on Tuesday, Dec. 28 that an orange Kubota Tractor, which was reported stolen from a property in Pepe‘ekeō between Dec. 20-23, was located later in the afternoon on Dec. 23.
HPD Warns Against Phone Scams Asking for Bail Money
Hawaiʻi police are warning the public about continuing phone scams that attempt to deceive unsuspecting people for assistance in obtaining bail money for a family member who is incarcerated and needs immediate assistance.
NOAA Looking For a Few Good Whale-Counting Volunteers
NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is looking for volunteers to help count whales this season.
HPD Renews Request for Help in Finding Missing Kona Man
Authorities are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Kona man.
DLNR Reminds Public to Respect Lake Waiau
State officials remind visitors to respect the surroundings of Lake Waiau after photos surfaced on social media of a woman throwing large rocks into the body of water, located in the Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve.
Apparent Drowning Victim on Christmas Day Identified
Authorities have identified the victim of a possible drowning that occurred in the Kalapana area on Christmas day, as Oscar Odom, 41, of Puna.
Many UH Classes Move Online for First 2 Weeks of Spring Semester
The 10 campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi will temporarily move many spring 2022 in-person courses to online for the first two weeks of the semester because of the record surge of COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi due to the highly contagious Omicron variant.
County Solid Waste Facilities to Close in Observance of New Year Holiday
County transfer stations, recycling centers, and landfill will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year holiday.
County Reduces Indoor Gathering Limit Ahead of New Year’s Eve
Hawaiʻi County has reduced the indoor gathering limit to 10 as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide.
824 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 824 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 104,597. No fatalities were reported.
CDC Recommends Shortening Quarantine, Isolation Periods in COVID-19 Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends shortening the quarantine and isolation periods for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19.
