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HPD Seeks Public’s Help in Locating 13-Year-Old Runaway
Hawaiʻi police are asking for the public’s help in locating runaway Naturally Torres, who was last seen in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Jan. 5, 2021.
HVNP Releases January Flight Plans Schedule
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park released upcoming flight plans for January.
Puna Geothermal Venture Meetings Scheduled for Upcoming Year
Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) has announced meeting dates for 2021. Its next virtual community meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. PGV, along with representatives of Hawaiian Electric Company and the County of Hawai‘i, will give updates and answer questions from the public. PGV also plans to hold meetings on the second […]
DOH Adds 10 to COVID-Related Death Tally
Hawai‘i’s two-week average has now increased to 140 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 3.5%.
Vaccine Distribution Started at Life Care Center in Hilo
Life Care Center of Hilo has begun the process of vaccinating their residents and associates with FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines.
Kona Man Charged With Several Offenses Following Domestic Incident
A Big Island man has been arrested for domestic abuse.
Healthcare Workers Islandwide Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
More than 1,000 healthcare workers have received the first shot in the vaccine against COVID-19 with the second dose to be administered next week.
THC, Cocaine Use Rise in Second Half of 2020 Based on Workplace Testing
The THC positivity rate continues to trend above 3%.
2 Roth Cabinet Appointees Face Strong Opposition During County Committee Meetings
Two of Mayor Mitch Roth’s cabinet appointments were met with opposition from the community and County Council during committee meetings on Tuesday.
Cattle Rustling Reported in Waimea
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the police department immediately.
State, Hawaiian Sovereignty Activists Square Off at Wailoa State Park
The group, led by Gene Tamashiro and comprised of upwards of 75 individuals, began “occupying” a portion of the park Sunday.
Hawai‘i Vaccine Program Soon Available to Expanded Groups
People over 75 years of age will be able to register for the vaccine as early as next week via the online portal.
COVID Cases Reported at 124 Statewide Tuesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average has now increased to 138 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 3.5%.
New Year Babies at HMC Born on Jan. 2
Hilo Medical Center welcomed two New Year babies into the world on Jan. 2.
Reef Safe Sunscreen Law in Effect, But Advocates Say More Yet to be Done
The passage of the law garnered worldwide attention as to the damaging effects of sunscreen chemicals to people and coral reefs.
Mauna Kea Management Review Finds Positives, Negatives
Over the past seven months, the review was conducted independently for DLNR by Kuiʻwalu Consulting.
Volcanoes National Park Offering Internship
An opportunity to start a career in the National Parks Service is coming in the next several months.
2 Kona Men Charged in Connection to South Kona Home Invasion
Two Kailua-Kona men arrested in connection to a home invasion in South Kona were officially charged.
DOH Reports 89 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 89 new cases of coronavirus Monday, raising the statewide total to 22,045.
