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Breakthrough Data Shows Vaccines Provide ‘Excellent’ Protection Against COVID, DOH Says
Fully vaccinated individuals 59 years of age and younger were 34-times less likely to die of COVID-19 than the unvaccinated, DOH data said.
Donkey Mill Art Center Opens ‘Kona People’ Exhibit
The Donkey Mill Art Center is featuring a new exhibit highlighting the faces of the Big Island.
IRONMAN Foundation Offers Free Thanksgiving Bundles in Kona This Month
The IRONMAN Foundation is offering free grocery bundles to help Big Island residents have a happy Thanksgiving.
29 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 138 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 85,628.
Kaiser Vaccinates Over 200 Keiki on Veterans Day
More than 200 keiki, ages 5 to 11, received a COVID-19 vaccine at Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi clinics on the Big Island Thursday, Nov. 11.
HPD Seeks Big Island Woman Missing Several Days
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Monica Haltom, who has reported missing.
HPD Identifies Murder Suspect in Cold Case
Hawai´i Island police have identified a suspect in a murder case that stretches back more than 40 years.
Community Celebrates New Affordable Housing Development for Senior Veterans in Hilo
Hawaii Island’s elected officials and community leaders, gathered on Veterans Day to welcome the start of a new affordable rental housing development being built in Hilo for seniors, particularly those who are U.S. military veterans and spouses of deceased veterans.
HTA Issues RFP for MCI Marketing and Management Services
The new contract will engage these services for four years, with an option for a fifth year.
TEDx County of Hawaiʻi Premieres Saturday
Hawaiʻi County will host the online premiere of TEDx County of Hawaiʻi this weekend.
27 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 130 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 85,360.
Big Island Police Release 25 Names of Individuals With Warrants Out For Arrest
Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.
Volcano Watch: Tracking Magma Movement Using Olivine Crystal ‘Clocks’
Lavas and their minerals erupted from Hawaiian volcanoes provide clues to the history of the magmas that are eventually erupted.
3 Kona Residents Face Charges of Theft, Credit Card Fraud
Three Kona residents are in police custody facing charges related to credit card fraud.
High Bacteria Levels Detected in Waters at Kailua Pier
An advisory has been posted at Kailua Pier after high levels of bacteria were discovered in the waters.
US, State Flags to Fly Half-Staff Thursday in Honor of Republican Leader John Carroll
During his political career, Carroll served four terms in the state House of Representatives and one term in the state Senate.
County Announces Thursday Road Closure, Delays and Detours for Kīlauea Avenue
Motorists are asked to drive with caution in the area.
HTA Releases Finals Visitor Satisfaction Survey
The top two visitor complaints were both COVID-related.
Hawai‘i County Fined for Failure to Meet Deadline in Design of Pāhala Wastewater Treatment Facility
The County of Hawai‘i is being fined $28,500 for failure to meet the milestone requiring the complete design of the Pāhala Wastewater Treatment Facility in Pāhala that will replace five large capacity cesspools (LCCs).
Acting Gov. Connors Declares Disaster Emergency Relief Period for Maui Drought
Large numbers of axis dear have migrated into agricultural and developed areas, seeking food and water – contributing to the loss of crops and the devastation of area farms.
