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“We need your support,” said Hawaiʻinuākea director of strategic partnerships Malia Nobrega. “This is an exciting and fun way to help our students, and at the same time have a chance to win creative, fun and unique items and experiences from community practitioners and friends!”

Hawai‘i Medical Service Association is again providing an opportunity for graduating high school students to apply for scholarship assistance to continue their education on the college level.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 115 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 87,106.

Transfer stations, recycling centers, and landfill will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Hawai´i County Mayor Mitch Roth said restrictions on the Big Island will look very different in the days to come.

“While underway, the MSST conducted 38 maritime security and response patrols and two interagency patrols with our law enforcement partners over at NOAA and DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement. Air crews from Air Station Barbers Point also conducted seven law enforcement patrols over the course of 17 flight hours.”

Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital in Waimea is offering the best Black Friday deals around with free COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone age 5 and older, and boosters for anyone 18 or older.

Konawaena High School senior Jade Onaka’s documentary short film was named a semifinalist for the Zensa Media International Film Festival.

With COVID-19 cases still looming, Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reminds everyone to celebrate smartly this holiday season.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 52 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 86,991.

Fourteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant from Nov. 15-21.

The public is invited to join in an ocean exploration of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument’s seamounts through live-stream.

The Marine Mammal Center is mourning following the death of adult male Hawaiian monk seal RW22.

Hawai’i Island Police are investigating a public accident that occurred in the Puna district, which left a 36-year-old male in critical condition.

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources welcomes artists to submit entries for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s annual art contest depicting two local wildlife species for the 2022-23 Hawaii Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp.

The state’s seven-day average is now 113 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.

The Hawai´i State Public Library System announced Monday that the Na´alehu Public Library is now open to the public after an expansion and renovation project.  

Hawai’i Island police are investigating the possible drowning of a 36-year-old Puna man who was diving with a family member in waters off Maku’u Point.

A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled in South Hilo on Ululani Street Tuesday, Nov. 23.

Hawai´i County rescue personnel saved two swimmers in distress in the Hawaiian Paradise Park District on Sunday.