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Sergeant Thomas Receives Haweo Award
This case was one of many occasions in which Sergeant Chun-Ming exemplified his professional and compassionate nature combined with great instincts and a strong work ethic.
County Building Atrium to be Illuminated to Honor Fallen Firefighters
Hawaiʻi County will illuminate the county building atrium at 25 Aupuni St. in Hilo the color red from sundown tonight, through sunrise on Sunday, Oct. 3.
11 Active COVID Cases Reported at HCCC
There are currently 11 active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center.
State to Receive Federal Funding to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
The mental health of Hawaiʻi’s keiki has suffered as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to adjust to a new normal of socially distanced lives.
Reported Daily COVID Cases Dip Slightly on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 408 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 77,777.
One Dead After Single-Vehicle Crash in Kaʻū
A Nāʻālehu man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Kaʻū Friday, Sept. 24.
Pāhoa Home Destroyed in Structure Fire
No injuries were reported after a fire destroyed a single-story Pāhoa home Friday, Sept. 24.
Traffic Collision to Close Big Island Road For Several Hours
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
HPD Hunts 3 Suspects, Vehicle Connected to Kona Robbery
Hawai‘i Island Police are looking for three suspects in a crime that occurred earlier this week.
Nonprofits, County Partner to Create Changes to Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) in an effort to provide a safety net for local renters in financial hardship.
State Approaches 90% Employee Vaccination Rate
The vaccination rates do not include the University of Hawaiʻi and the Department of Education.
DOH Approves Booster Shots For Several Demographics
These recommendations apply only to those who received the Pfizer vaccine. There are no changes at this time for those who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Big Island COVID Hospitalizations Drop to 25, as Testing/Vaccination Sites Continue
The slow and gradual decline of new cases and hospitalizations has been aided by testing and vaccination clinics across the Big Island.
Hawaiian Airlines CEO Expresses Dismay Over Assault of Flight Attendant
Hawaiian Airlines CEO and president expressed his dismay over the assault of a flight attendant on a flight from Honolulu to Hilo Thursday morning, Sept. 23.
Big Island Police Release Names of 25 Wanted Individuals
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.
68 New COVID Infections Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 403 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 77,369.
Observations and Impacts of the 2017–18 Ambae, Vanuatu Eruption
The island of Ambae, in Vanuatu, is a large basaltic shield volcano that lies along the subduction zone between Fiji and Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific.
Vacation Rental Performance Reports Big Gains in August
A vacation rental is defined as the use of a rental house, condominium unit, private room in private home, or shared room/space in private home.
HPD Seeks Kurtistown Runaway
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Koali‘i Kuhia, who was reported as a runaway.
