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HPD Identifies Man Killed in Pāhoa Crash
Authorities have identified a man killed in a single-vehicle crash in Puna over the weekend as Robert Lively.
DOH Reports 119 New COVID-19 Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 756 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 68,265.
COVID-19 Testing Clinics Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 6
COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinics are scheduled in North and South Kohala today.
Single-Vehicle Crash in Pāhoa Leaves 1 Dead
One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Pāhoa on Saturday, Sept. 4.
New Administrator for Plant Industry Division
Prior to joining ODA, Dr. Rogg was the head of the Invertebrate Department at the Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS) in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
Hawai‘i to Receive Over $2 Million to Help Feed Families
The program awards grants of $100 to $5,000 to individuals and grants of $100 to $10,000 to Tribes, religious organizations, food banks and other non-profits and federally-funded educational facilities, and local governments in Hawai‘i, Alaska, and insular areas.
Families Donate Tiny Home to Habitat for Humanity
After hundreds of hours of sweat equity by the teens, their friends and family, the home is completed and will soon help a family realize their own dream of owning a home.
Governor Releases $3,900,000 for Capital Improvement Projects
$3,250,000.00 will finance construction costs for perimeter fence replacement at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole, Hawaiʻi.
100 New Cases on Big Island
A total of 3,675 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 624 have died.
Vibrant Hawai‘i Donates 3D Printers
By the close of Hubs 2.0, Big Island Face Shields had provided 235 3D printing workshops and enrichment activities focused on growing critical thinking skills, entrepreneurship knowledge, design thinking and STEM skills.
Waimea Library to Offer Computer Literacy Classes for Adults
Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library in Waimea will offer free introductory hands-on computer classes for adults.
Discovery of Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl in Hilo Home Yields 1 Arrest
A narcotics search warrant executed at a residence in Hilo yielded one arrest after the discovery of three pounds of methamphetamine as well as cocaine and fentanyl.
Stabbing Outside Hilo Bar Leads to 3 Arrests
A stabbing outside a Hilo bar earlier this week led to the arrest of three men.
COVID-19 Cases on Big Island Exceed 8K
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 888 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 66,778.
Nearly All State Senate Personnel Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The Hawaiʻi State Senate reports nearly all of its personnel, which includes senators, employees, volunteers and interns, are fully vaccinated.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Sept. 4-10
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Sept. 4-10.
Eruption? Intrusion? What’s the difference?
HVO explains the difference between an intrusion and eruption following a flurry of activity south of the Kīlauea caldera a week ago.
HI-EMA Secures Consistent Supply of Liquid Oxygen Amid State Shortage Due to COVID-19
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) has taken steps to secure a consistent supply of liquid oxygen (O2) from the mainland to the state of Hawaiʻi in order to meet the increased demands brought upon by the recent COVID-19 case count surge.
Officials Promise to Enforce COVID Restrictions Going into Holiday Weekend
As the Labor Day weekend begins, state and county officials have pledged to enforce emergency rules related to COVID-19 in an effort to stem the spread of the virus.
Police Seek Help Finding Missing Kona Man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a missing Kailua-Kona man.
