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Anonymous Memo Sent to Nā Leo Alleges Wrongdoing
Nā Leo o Hawaiʻi is currently investigating allegations of wrongdoing after receiving an anonymous memo on Nov. 1.
Kolekole Beach Park Closed During Bridge Construction
DOT contractors will be working from above and below the bridge with heavy equipment.
DOH Receives Millions for Community Health Worker Program
The Hawai‘i Department of Health was awarded a $2.2 million grant from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
E. Hawaiʻi Park to Close Till the End of the Year for Bridge Repair
Kolekole Beach Park will be temporarily closed starting Monday, Nov. 8, as state crews begin emergency repairs to Kolekole Stream Bridge.
Pāhoa Teen Arrested in Connection to Threats Made to Bring Gun to School
A Pāhoa teen was arrested early this morning, Nov. 5, in connection to threatening messages he allegedly posted in an Instagram friendʻs chat group.
12 Additional COVID Fatalities Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 124 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 84,814.
Police Seek Help Finding Missing Minnesota Man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Minnesota man reported missing on Thursday, Nov. 4.
Volcano Watch: Alaska Volcano Elusive in Signs of Unrest
Pavlof Volcano, Alaska’s stratovolcano, located within the Aleutian volcanic arc, has remained elusive in yielding clues to impending eruption.
CIP Funds Released for Repairs of Hakalau Stream Bridge
Approximately $70,000 in capital improvement project (CIP) funding was released to design and rehabilitate the Hakalau Stream Bridge on the Hawaiʻi Belt Road.
DOT to Conduct Night-Time Runway Work at Hilo Airport in November
The work being done is rubber removal and restriping of the runway.
Hawai´i Rainfall Summary, October 2021
Rainfall totals for 2021 through the end of October were near to above average at most of the gages on the Big Island.
Puna Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Offenses, Sentenced to Federal Prison
A Puna man was sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for a variety of drug charges, including conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
HDOT Seeks Public Input on Statewide Bicycle Needs
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is looking to the public to better understand bicycle needs, priorities and challenges throughout the state.
DOH Reports 13 COVID-Related Fatalities Thursday
A total of 28 new infections were identified on the Big Island Thursday.
Multiple Bee Hives, Worth Tens of Thousands, Stolen From Big Island Farm
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in providing information about the theft of several bee hives from a Big Island farm.
East Hawaiʻi Health Clinics to Offer COVID Vaccine for Keiki Ages 5-11
East Hawaiʻi health clinics will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 starting Nov. 15.
N. Hawaiʻi Hospital to Offer COVID Vaccine to Keiki Ages 5-11
Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital (QNHCH) will offer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11, starting Nov. 8.
Pāhoa Resident Suffers Minor Injuries While Evacuating Structure Fire
A Pāhoa resident was treated for minor injuries after self-evacuating from a structure fire Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Temporary Water Shutoff Scheduled in Pāpaʻikou
A temporary water shutoff is scheduled for waterline connections and pipeline replacement in Pāpaʻikou.
