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Hawai‘i County Sees Decrease in Processed Firearm Applications
Hawai‘i County had the highest denial rate of firearm applications at 5.6% statewide for 2021, according to data released by the Department of the Attorney General.
Police: Runaway Located, Then Runs Away Again
Big Island police are asking for the public’s help with locating, again, a teen that was reported as a runaway.
Weekly COVID Update: 369 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 3,189 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Aug. 10, bringing the statewide total to 332,822. Fourteen new fatalities were reported.
Public Invited to Coffee With a Cop in Kona
These popular community events provide the public an informal way to get to know their area community policing officers.
16 Motorists Arrested For DUI
During the week of Aug. 1-7, police arrested 16 motorists for DUI. Two of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. One of the drivers was younger than 21.
KAPA DJ Kahikina Attempts to Break Record for Longest Continued Broadcast
KAPA Hawaiian FM DJ Tommy “Kahikina” Ching has been on air since 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, in an attempt to break the record for longest continued broadcast.
Wind Advisory Issued for Areas on Hawai‘i Island
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for portions of the Big Island till 10 p.m.
Work Underway on Glenwood Transfer Station Damaged by Tree
Work has begun to demolish and remove structures that were damaged by a fallen tree at the Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station in Puna, the Solid Waste Division reported on Tuesday, Aug. 9.
Kea’au Student Charged With Terroristic Threatening
Hawai‘i Island police have charged the 17-year-old student accused of threatening students and school personnel Tuesday morning, Aug. 9 at Kea’au High School.
County Hosting Virtual Job Fairs This Week
The Office of Housing and Community Development and Department of Human Resources is co-hosting a virtual job fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 10-11:30 a.m. and on Thursday, Aug. 11 from 1-2:30 p.m.
State Set to Receive Funding from Nationwide Opioid Settlements
Hawaiʻi is set to receive $26 billion in opioid settlement funds as part of $78 million in nationwide settlements to resolve lawsuits against the three largest drug distributors and one of the largest drug manufacturers, Johnson and Johnson.
Vulcans Open 2022 Fall Camp
The 2022 fall sports season at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is underway.
Puna Teen Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Other Students
A Puna teen has been arrested in connection with an incident that led to the lockdown of four Kea‘au schools Tuesday morning, Aug. 9.
Fire Destroys Residence in Waipi‘o Valley
No injuries were reported after a single-family structure in Waipi‘o Valley was destroyed in a Monday afternoon blaze.
Update: School Threat in Kea‘au Resolved, Lockdown Lifted
Kea‘au High School, Kea‘au High School, Intermediate and Elementary as well Ke Kula ‘o Nawahiokalaniopu‘u immersion school are currently on lockdown due to a school threat.
State Rolls Out New School Supply Subsidy Pilot Program at Nāʻālehu Elementary
What started as an effort to offset the cost of school supplies for families in a Big Island community will benefit ‘ohana throughout the state.
State’s Largest Conservation Officer Recruit Class Begins Training
If they all succeed, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement will have an additional 42 officers come next year to beef up its ranks, including some on the Big Island.
Waimea’s ‘Waiomina Boot’ Returns Following Face-Lift
The “Waiomina Boot” once again stands tall in front of KTA at the Waimea Center, near KTA Waimea. It was reinstalled Aug. 4, nearly two months after it was moved to be repaired and redesigned.
