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Pop-Up COVID Vaccine Clinic Scheduled Thursday for Keiki Ages 5 and Up
A free pop-up COVID-19 clinic is scheduled at the Kona Commons McDonald’s, located at 74-5453 Makala Blvd., for keiki ages 5 and up on Thursday, Nov. 11.
28 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 142 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 85,360.
27 Motorists Arrested for DUI From Nov. 1-7
Twenty-seven motorists were arrested for DUI during the week of Nov. 1 through Nov. 7.
HPD Locates 4 Reported Runaways Over 2 Days
Hawai‘i Island police report that four runaways in East Hawai‘i have been located in the past two days.
Eruption at Kīlauea Picks Back Up
The eruption at Kīlauea has reinflated after weeks of diminishing lava flow.
BIIF Girls Volleyball Match: Honokaʻa VS Kealakehe
Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) Girls Volleyball game between Honokaʻa High School and Kealakehe High School will be broadcast on Nā Leo TV Thursday, Nov. 11.
HPD Officer Recognized for Leadership in Multi-Agency Warrant Sweep Operation
South Hilo Community Policing Officer Tyler Jelsma was honored with the Haweo Award last week for his leadership in managing a multi-agency warrant sweep in East Hawaiʻi that resulted in seven arrests.
County to Host Meeting on Community Development Block Grant Program
Funds will be used to implement projects identified in the county’s 2020 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
KCH Looks to Grow Staff Through Specialty Hires, New Accredited Program
With COVID-19 cases on the steady decline, Kona Community Hospital is looking at long-term solutions to expand and bolster its workforce.
Halekiʻi Market Announces HoliDaze Series of Events Through Holiday Season
Apart from the scheduled first-Saturdays, two new dates have been added.
Big Island Zoo to Close for Maintenance
Big Island’s only zoo will close for maintenance work later this month.
Police Seek Public Help Finding Teen Runaway
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 14-year-old boy, reported as a runaway.
Puna Man Faces Slew of Property Crime Charges
A Puna man wanted on three outstanding warrants is now facing a slew of charges in connection to property crimes committed in the Hawaiian Paradise Park area in September.
Police Seek Public Help Finding Missing Hilo Man
Authorities seek the public’s help in locating a missing Hilo man, who may be in need of medical attention.
21 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 79 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 85,218.
Congrats to Kona Coffee Cupping Competition Winners
The 50th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival wrapped up on Saturday, Nov. 6.
UH Receives $1 Mil Grant in Effort to Protect Key Wildlife
The University of Hawaiʻi was awarded a $1 million grant for its continued efforts in protecting key wildlife species.
HPD Investigates Crash Involving Police Subsidized Vehicle
Just after 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, police responded to a one-car traffic crash at the intersection of Kekuanaoa Street and Kilauea Avenue.
Hawaiʻi Launches Savings Program That Protects Disability Benefits
ABLE accounts are federally established and managed at the state level.
