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State, Big Island Hotel Revenue Rising Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported substantially higher revenue per available room, average daily rate, and occupancy in November 2021 compared to November 2020 when the state’s quarantine order for travelers due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic declines for the hotel industry.
Health Officials Urge Public to Get COVID Booster Shot Amid Surge
With COVID-19 cases spiking, health officials are urging the public, vaccinated against the virus, to get a booster shot.
HPD Seek Public Help Finding Stolen Kubota Tractor
Authorities are investigating the theft of an orange Kubota Tractor that was removed from a property in Pepe‘ekeō on Kaupakuea Homestead Road sometime between Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at 4 p.m., and Thursday, Dec. 23, at 8 a.m.
Ohana Fuels Program to Fill up Arc of Hilo
During the months of January through March 2022, a portion of all sales at all Hawai‘i Island Ohana Fuels locations will be donated to The Arc of Hilo’s youth transition program, Career Exploration.
Libraries to Close in Observance of Christmas and New Year’s
In observance of the upcoming holidays, all of the state’s public libraries and support offices will be closed on Saturday, Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2022.
Roth Urges Residents to Be Safe During the Holidays
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth is urging residents to continue to employ safe practices through the holidays to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The request falls on the heels of a growing spike in daily case counts throughout the state.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Dec. 22, 2021
Hawaiʻi Police Department released it’s weekly outstanding warrants list.
Police Offer Tips to Prevent Catalytic Converter Thefts
A recent uptick in thefts of catalytic converters in East Hawai‘i has prompted police to offer tips on keeping your car safe.
2 East Hawaiʻi Runaways Found Safe
Hawai‘i police report that two east Hawai‘i runaways have been located in good health.
Over 1,500 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,511 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 96,765.
Maunakea Ranger Recalls 3 Rescues on Mountain This Week, Urges Caution
Deteriorating weather conditions on Maunakea resulted in the rescue of three people off Maunakea this week.
Transfer Stations Closed on Christmas Day
The County of Hawaiʻi’s transfer stations, recycling centers and landfill will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
HPD Renews Plea for Help in Finding Missing Puna Woman
Authorities are renewing their request for help in locating a missing Puna woman.
DOH Detects 24 Additional Cases of Omicron Variant
The state Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division has detected 24 additional cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed omicron cases in Hawai‘i to 74.
Police Investigating Stabbing at Kona Beach
Big Island police are investigating following a stabbing late last week at a Kona beach.
DOH Reminds Public to Celebrate Holidays Safely
The state Department of Health wishes everyone a joyous holiday season and reminds people to celebrate the season safely.
Flood Advisory Canceled as Rain Diminishes
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has canceled the flood watch and advisory for the Big Island as heavy showers have now diminished.
Rangers Rescue Lost Hiker on Maunakea
The University of Hawaiʻi Maunakea Rangers rescued a lost hiker in thick white-out conditions on the Humuʻula Trail at the 13,000 ft elevation on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
Salvation Army Offers Financial Assistance to Residents Affected by Flooding
The Salvation Army is offering assistance for those who experienced damage from recent flooding in Hawai’i.
Flood Advisory Extended for East Hawaiʻi
A flood advisory issued for East Hawaiʻi has been extended till 3:15 p.m.
