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Kaua‘i Seeks to Lift Interisland Travel Quarantine
It is not yet known when Kaua‘i’s moratorium on the Safe Travels program will end for transpacific travelers.
DWS Issues Water Conservation For S. Kohala
A few simple adjustments can help conserve the water necessary.
DOH Reports 108 New Cases of COVID Wednesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 96 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.5%.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Puna Man
Hawai‘i police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Puna man reported missing by his father.
Lava Lake at Kīlauea Reaches 593 Feet Depth
Lava activity is confined to Halemaʻumaʻu with lava erupting from vents on the northwest side of the crater.
Second Stimulus Checks to be Direct Deposited in Coming Days, IRS Reports
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department will begin delivering a second round of stimulus checks to millions of Americans who received the first round of payments earlier this year.
Coast Guard Searches for Missing Freediver Off O‘ahu Shores
The Coast Guard, Honolulu County Fire Department and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Rescue are searching for a 51-year-old freediver off the Reef Runway in Ke’ehi Lagoon, Tuesday.
COVID-19 Notification App Now Available to Hawaiʻi County Residents
A COVID-19 exposure notification application is now available to Hawaiʻi County residents.
DOH Retesting Pauoa Bay After Bacteria Levels Were Detected
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health’s Clean Water Branch is retesting Pauoa Bay after bacteria levels were detected in the waters.
DOT Offers Timetable For Queen K Traffic
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is engaged in a repaving project along an approximately 2.5-mile stretch of highway.
Hawai‘i Claimants Won’t Miss Week of Federal Benefits, DLIR Says
Delays to the disbursement of federal unemployment funds are still expected.
DOH Reports 76 New COVID Cases Tuesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 95 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.4%.
County Offers Free Christmas Tree-Cycling Services
Residential customers are encouraged to tree-cycle their holiday trees and kadomatsu decorations.
HPD Locates Possible Witness to Fatal Hilo Shooting
Hawai‘i Police Department has located a possible witness to a fatal shooting that occurred in Hilo.
Little Change to Lava Lake Depth at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater
Lava activity continues to be confined to Halemaʻumaʻu with lava erupting from a vent on the northwest side of the crater.
Hiker Rescued Off Trail on Maunakea
A hiker was rescued from 13,000-feet elevation off Maunakea after falling and injuring both her knees Monday afternoon.
Select Golf Courses to Offer Reduced Rates Starting New Year’s Day
Starting New Year’s Day, Hawai‘i County residents will qualify for reduced rates of golf rounds at two West Hawaii golf courses.
More than 20K COVID Vaccines Expected in Hawai‘i This Week
So far, just shy of 50,000 doses have been shipped to providers throughout the state.
County Beach Parks to Close Early on New Year’s Eve
All county beach parks will close early on New Year’s Eve.
