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U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander: Navy Will Fix Water Crisis at Red Hill
The U.S. Navy is taking responsibility for the water crisis at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on Oʻahu and pledged to fix the problem.
189 New Cases, 8 Deaths Reported
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 189 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 89,014. Eight new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
Weekly Big Island Road Closures: Dec. 11-18
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures on the Big Island for the week of Dec. 11-18.
Hawaiian Electric: All Power Lost During Storm Restored
Hawaiian Electric has restored service for all reported power outages caused by the recent storm, the company said in a press release Saturday, Dec. 11.
Outage Update: Power Restored to an Additional 190 Big Island Customers
Hawaiian Electric has restored service for the majority of Hawai‘i Island customers impacted by the storm system that brought damaging winds and flooding to the state earlier this week.
Big Island Woman Recounts Days Without Power After Kona Low Storm
Ambronette Rivera said she cried “amen” when power was restored to her home in the Mountain View area after five days in the dark.
12 Cases of Omicron Variant Detected on O‘ahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) has detected 12 cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529, also known as the Omicron variant, on O‘ahu.
DOH Confirms High Levels of Petroleum Contamination in Navy’s Red Hill Shaft on Oʻahu
Samples collected from the Navy’s Red Hill drinking water shaft on Sunday, Dec. 5 tested positive for high levels of gasoline and diesel range hydrocarbons.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Dec. 3, 2021
Hawaiʻi police releases it’s weekly outstanding warrants list.
Public Hearing Approved for Proposed New Rules for Lay Nets
The state will have a meeting and public hearing to establish a new annual lay net permit requirement and fee.
Master Plan for Maunakea Management Readies for Public Review
The Pre-Final Master Plan for UH-managed lands on Maunakea will be available for public review beginning Thursday, Dec. 16.
Outage Update: Full Power Restoration Expected Saturday
Hawaiian Electric reports 300 customers remained without service as of 8 a.m. today.
10 New COVID Case Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 170 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 88,825. Six new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
COVID Booster Shots Now Available to Teens
On Thursday, Dec. 9, the Hawai‘i Department of Health, or DOH, announced that it had adopted expanded guidelines from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, on COVID-19 booster vaccinations involving the younger age group.
Volcano Watch: HVO Innovation, 3D Application
The electronics workshop at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) buzzes with creative activity. It’s like Santa Claus’ workshop—for volcano science.
Public Pushes Back Against Proposed Bay Closure Rule
A few dozen people called for more education and stricter enforcement of rules already on the books in order to protect spinner dolphins, rather than closing five bays around Hawai‘i and Maui.
Puʻu Waʻawaʻa Game Bird Hunting Area Temporarily Closed Due to Storm Damage
The hunting area at Puʻu Waʻawaʻa off of Highway 190 will be closed to game bird hunting this upcoming weekend.
Service Restored to Majority of Hawaiian Electric Customers on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiian Electric has restored service for the majority of Hawai‘i Island customers impacted by the storm system that brought damaging winds and flooding to the state earlier this week.
HPD Investigates Silver Coin Theft in Keaʻau
Authorities are seeking the publicʻs help in providing information regarding a theft of silver coins from the Kea‘au area.
Monsanto to Plead Guilty to Illegally Using Pesticide in Hawai‘i
Monsanto Company agreed to plead guilty to 30 federal environmental crimes in connection to the use of pesticide on corn fields in Hawai’i.
