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Coroner’s Inquest Initiated After Death at Kailua Pier
Police ask anyone who may have information regarding the incident to call the department immediately.
HPD Asks For Help to Locate Missing Kona Man
The Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking a missing Kailua-Kona man.
Grant Programs to Support Native Hawaiian Communities
The ʻAhahui Grants program supports community events that serve as enrichment opportunities on Hawaiian culture, ‘āina stewardship, economic opportunity, food sustainability and strengthening ʻohana.
Sanctuary Advisory Council to Hold Virtual Meeting
The virtual meeting will be held using GoToWebinar. If you are interested in attending this meeting you may register in advance.
Job Fair at Queen’s North Hospital
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital is holding a job fair on Saturday, May 22.
AlohaCare Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Education Campaign
The 2021 theme for this week’s global campaign is “Vaccines Bring Us Closer” and that’s exactly what the local campaign aims to do.
Three New Cases Identified on Big Island
The state’s two-week average is 91 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Water Notices for Hilo
The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test.
Kaiser Permanente Donates $90,000
This donation will make it easier for families to purchase fresh, local produce and in turn, retailers are able to increase their purchases from local farmers.
Men of Pa‘a Mālama ‘Aina in Ho‘okena
Members of a Puna nonprofit organization went to work Saturday morning, May 1, in helping to restore a piece of land in Ho‘okena after a structure fire destroyed a home on the lot last year.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Man
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a 36-year-old last seen on Friday, April 30.
Adrift Sailboat Sinks in South Kona Waters
The US Coast Guard is seeking any information regarding a reported adrift 30-foot white sailboat that sank six miles west of Captain Cook, Saturday, May 1.
Big Island Hits 2,700 Cumulative COVID Cases
The state’s two-week average is 92 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6.
Free Community COVID-19 Testing Schedule
Public coronavirus testing continues this weekend, with three district tests scheduled for Saturday.
Kahele Opens 2nd Congressional District Office in Hilo
Newly elected Congressman Kaiali‘i Kahele made history as the first Hawai‘i congressional representative to relocate the 2nd District’s office from Honolulu to Hilo.
Pāhoa Man Faces Charges Following Domestic Incident
Hawai‘i Island police charged the 47-year-old Pāhoa man with felony abuse and firearm offenses stemming from an incident in lower Puna earlier this week.
No Tsunami Threat After Large Earthquake in Japan
More information will be released of the tsunami threat status changes.
