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Potential Parolees Required to be Vaccinated Prior to Release
The Hawaiʻi Paroling Authority (HPA) will now require eligible inmates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their release on parole, effective immediately.
Police Renew Request for Help Finding Wanted Ocean View Man
Authorities are renewing their request for help locating an Ocean View man wanted for three outstanding warrants.
Crews Respond to Water Main Break Along Puakō Beach Drive
The Department of Water Supply has responded to a water main break along Puakō Beach Drive this afternoon.
DLNR to Hold Public Hearing on Surf School Regulations for Kahalu’u Bay
The DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) will hold an online public hearing to discuss proposed amendments related to surfing school regulations for Kahalu’u Bay ocean water.
KCH Cancels Elective Surgeries as Oxygen Needs Increase
Kona Community Hospital has canceled all elective surgeries until further notice as the facility continues to grapple with overwhelming patient counts due to COVID-19 and increased demand for oxygen.
HPD Warns Against Impaired Driving Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
Hawaiʻi Police officers and members of the community will gather for sign wavings this week to encourage drivers to slow down and not drive impaired ahead of Labor Day weekend.
64 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 455 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 63,957.
Monthly Warning Siren Test Scheduled for This Morning
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled for this morning at 11:45 a.m.
Two Sought for Questioning in 2019 Missing Person Case
Authorities seek the publicʻs help locating a man and woman wanted for questioning in regards to a missing person investigation in Ocean View from November 2019.
All Federal Unemployment, Programs Related to Pandemic Ends Sept. 4, 2021
The additional federal unemployment aid related to the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to an end Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.
65 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 553 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 63,502.
HIHS Adopts New Technology to Assist in Locating Lost Pets
Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society (HIHS) is joining forces with Petco Love on a mission to reunite lost pets with their owners.
Second Wave of Relief Workers Arrive at HMC
A second wave of relief workers, specialized in caring for COVID patients, arrived Monday, Aug. 30, from across the country to Hilo Medical Center.
Solid Waste Division Facilities to Temporarily Close Due to COVID Safety Precautions
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division,
announces the temporary closure of services to some of its facilities until further notice.
HVNP Flight Operations Schedule for September
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for September 2021.
HPD Investigates Apparent Drowning in Pāhoa
Authorities are investigating the apparent drowning of a Mountain View man over the weekend.
Venezuelan National Faces Theft Charges After Attempting to Steal an Air Ambulance
A Venezuelan national is facing theft charges after allegedly attempting to steal an air ambulance from Hilo International Airport last week.
Hilo Man Appears in Court on Sexual Assault Charges of a Minor
A Hilo man was taken into custody over the weekend on multiple charges of first-degree sexual assault.
Waipiʻo Valley Access Road Closed Over Labor Day Weekend
The Waipiʻo Valley access road to non-Waipiʻo residents over the Labor Day weekend.
DHHL Breaks Ground on New Panaʻewa Subsistence Agricultural Lots
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) held a groundbreaking on Aug. 24, 2021, to mark the beginning of a $2.49 million capital improvement project in Panaʻewa.
