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KCH, HMC Continue to Report Record Numbers for COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Hawaiʻi Island’s two largest hospitals continue to report record numbers for COVID-19 hospitalizations.
HIDOE COVID-19 Dashboard Keeps Daily Case Count Tallies Across Hawaiʻi Schools
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) launched an interactive dashboard on its website to display confirmed COVID-19 case data at its 257 schools and other Department offices.
HPD Seeks Help Finding Missing Puna Man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a missing Puna man.
Nearly 70 People Hospitalized for COVID-19 on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,035 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 59,613. Nine new COVID-related deaths were reported.
Indoor, Outdoor Gatherings Reduced to 10 as County Battles Surging COVID Cases
Outdoor and indoor gatherings have been restricted to 10 people effective immediately, in an effort to slow the surge of COVID-19 cases and ease the inundation of patients at Big Island hospitals.
HPD Releases Weekly List of Outstanding Warrants
Hawaiʻi Police Department releases its weekly list of outstanding warrants.
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Volcano Watch: New Kīlauea Summit Intrusion Draws Comparison to Past Activity
Late Monday afternoon, earthquake activity picked up at Kīlauea’s summit.
More Free Testing, Vaccines Available in Kona Through Local Hospital
Participants are asked to bring photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, state ID, birth certificate or social security card.
Swarm of Earthquakes Resume Beneath Kīlauea Summit Caldera
The US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) detected a resumption in earthquake activity and ground deformation beneath the south part of Kīlauea summit caldera, within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Kona Man Allegedly Strikes two Police Vehicles in Attempt to Flee From Officers
A Kona man and Hilo woman are facing an array of traffic, property and drug charges after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement and hitting two police vehicles in Hōlualoa earlier this week.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Teen Runaway
Authorities seek the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old boy who’s been reported as a runaway.
Waimea School Awarded OHA’s 2021 COVID-19 Impact and Response Grant
Waimea Middle School is set to receive a $60,000 grant that will support Native Hawaiian students whose education was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Honor of US Service Members Killed in Kabul Attack
This action is taken as a mark of respect for the U.S. service members and other victims who were killed on Thursday. Aug. 26, 2021, in the terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Kīlauea Update: Earthquake Swarm has Waned
The earthquake swarm that began beneath the south part of Kīlauea caldera, within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has waned.
176 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 831 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 58,578. No new COVID-related deaths were reported.
HPD IDs Pāhoa Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
Puna man killed in a motorcycle crash earlier this week has been identified as 36-year-old Arif L. McCluer of Pāhoa.
Forbes: UH ranks Among Nation’s Best Employers
The University of Hawaiʻi System was recognized as one of the best employers in Hawaiʻi in a new nationwide ranking by Forbes.
HPD Locates Runaway
The department is often helped in efforts to find missing people and runaways by tips provided from the Big Island community.
Red Flag Warning Issued as Conditions Grow Ripe for Extreme Fire Behavior
This warning does not predict new fire starts. However, any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
