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30 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 155 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 83,987.
Nonprofit Awarded $6 Mil Grant to Address Coffee Leaf Rust
The Synergistic Hawaiʻi Agriculture Council (SHAC) was awarded a four-year federal grant in an effort to combat Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR) that is attacking coffee lands statewide.
Big Island Woman Sentenced in 2020 Hit-And-Run
The suspect was originally charged with attempted murder after crashing into two victims riding a moped near Old Kona Airport Park and then speeding off.
Hoʻōla Farms Awarded Grant to Support Veterans Program
A nonprofit farm in Hilo is set to receive federal funding for the next three years to support its program that teaches veterans farming.
Crash Closes Big Island Road Friday Morning
There is no immediate timetable for when the roadway will repoen.
HPD Seeks Help Finding Puna Teen
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 13-year-old girl who has been reported as a runaway.
Volcano Watch: How High is That Lava Fountain?
The onset of an eruption is frequently the most dynamic and vigorous period, requiring a quick evaluation of potential hazards.
Hawaiʻi DOH Slams US Navy With $325K in Fines Over Environmental Violations
The violations consist of five counts with a total penalty in the amount of $325,182.
County Breaks Ground on $25 Million Emergency Call Center in Hilo
Hawaiʻi County officials on Wednesday broke ground on a new emergency call center.
Hawaiʻi County Launches Health Literacy Project Aimed at Eliminating Disparities
Health literacy is a person’s ability to find, understand and use information and services to help them make health-related decisions for themselves and others.
Kamuela Philharmonic to Perform Free Concert in Kailua-Kona Friday
Music is coming to Kailua Village Friday this Halloween weekend.
September Visitor Spending in Hawai´i Down 15% From Pre-Pandemic Total
Through the first nine months of 2021, total visitor spending was $9.03 billion. This was a decrease of 32.1 percent from the $13.30 billion spent through the first nine months of 2019.
County Opens Voluntary Housing Buyout Program Phase 2 for Eruption Recovery
The County’s initial damage assessment identified 294 primary residences and 318 secondary residences that were inundated by lava.
USPS Hopes to Fill Hundreds of Positions Ahead of Holiday Season
The US Postal Service is seeking to hire more than 600 Hawaiʻi residents statewide ahead of the holiday season.
Cumulative COVID Cases Exceed 11K on Big Island, DOH Reports
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 126 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 83,832.
Partners Gather, Celebrate Progress of Kaʻū Dream Project
Partners involved in the community revitalization known as Kaʻū Dream gathered for the first time this week to celebrate their progress in making this project a reality.
Motorcyclist Killed in Saddle Road Crash ID’d
Authorities have identified a motorcyclist killed in a crash on Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Wednesday, Oct. 27, as 44-year-old Tyson Garcia of Puna.
Puna Man Wanted for Questioning in Domestic Incident
A Puna man is wanted for questioning in connection to a domestic dispute involving gunshots in Kurtistown.
10 People Hospitalized for COVID-19 Islandwide
Hilo Medical Center is reporting a slight uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations after a significant downturn.
31 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 184 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 83,706
