News
DOH Reports 8 More COVID-Related Deaths Thursday
A total of 96 new infections were identified on the Big Island Thursday.
3 Big Island Runaways Located
Public assistance is often crucial in the location of missing persons and/or runaways.
35 Patients at HMC Being Treated for COVID-19
Hilo Medical Center continues to operate beyond capacity due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, especially in the Intensive Care Unit.
County to Hold Abandoned Vehicle Auction This Month
Hawai‘i County will be holding its eighth abandoned vehicle auction in September in Kailua-Kona.
Some Road, Water Projects Will Not be Pursued as Part of Puna Restoration Work
The County of Hawai‘i on Wednesday highlighted additional decisions regarding infrastructure restoration in Puna following the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.
DOT Closes Big Island Bridge to Large Vehicles
Personnel will be at the bridge to alert drivers of the conditions.
4 Active COVID-19 Cases Reported Among HCCC Inmates
There are currently four active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center as of Wednesday, Sept. 15.
HPD Seeks Help Finding 2 Runaway Teens
Authorities seek the public’s help locating two runaway East Hawaiʻi teens.
89 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 493 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 73,268.
Former HI-SEAS Crew Member Headed to Space on First All-Civilian Mission
One of the original crew members of the first University of Hawai‘i Hawaiʻi Space Exploration Analog and Simulation program (HI-SEAS) on Mauna Loa is headed into space as part of the world’s first all-civilian mission to orbit Earth, Inspiration4.
Native Hawaiian Education to Receive $28 Million in Federal Grant Funding
Grants are being awarded to various Native Hawaiian educational organizations, Native Hawaiian community-based organizations, and other similar organizations.
Haiku Stairs to be Dismantled
The stairs, which have been closed to the public for more than three decades, were created by the US military during World War II as a mountain path to a secret radio station.
Major Accidents, DUI Counts Both Up Over Last Year
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue island-wide.
Hilo Coffee With a Cop Event
This informal virtual event is an opportunity for community members to engage in conversation with their district police officers.
Aliʻi Drive Reopens After Nearly 18 Hours of Two-Lane Closure at Queen Kalama
As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, the main thoroughfare through Kailua-Kona was finally cleared and traffic allowed to resume.
Police Seek Help Finding 2 Runaway Teens
Authorities seek the public’s assistance in locating two east Hawai‘i runaways.
DOH Reports 41 New COVID Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 423 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 72,775.
