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HPD Continue Search For Kaʻū Man Missing Nearly 1 Year
Baird was last seen in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision on Nov. 30, 2019.
HPD Body Cameras Near Rollout After Months of Delay
Starting next week, Hawai‘i Police Department will join the rest of the state in equipping its law enforcement officers with body-worn cameras (BWC).
Free Drive-Through COVID Testing Scheduled on Saturday
Free drive-through COVID-19 testing will be provided on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Unveils New Wayfinding Signs
Visitors who explore the summit of Kīlauea can now learn about the dramatic 2018 eruption and navigate their way between destinations on the volcano with the help of new informative wayfinding signs.
Big Island Outstanding Warrants: Nov. 6, 2020
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly report of outstanding warrants.
Gov Announces New Deputy Director for Public Safety Department
Jordan Lowe has been appointed to serve as the Deputy Director for Law Enforcement in the Department of Public Safety.
Hawai‘i House Announces Leadership, Committee Chairs
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives has named its leadership, as well as appointed chairpersons to all committees.
Volcano Watch: Innovative Monitoring of Kīlauea’s Summit Water Lake
The water surface is a mosaic in constant motion, a scene that changes by the minute and hour.
October Rainfall Summary
The first month of the October through April Hawaiian Islands wet season produced a below-average amount of trade wind days over the island chain.
Property Tax Reductions in Play Through Affordable Rental Program
A reduction in property taxes is on the table for some Big Island property owners.
DOH Reports 100 New Cases of COVID Thursday
A total of 1,138 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection.
Plans to Repair Ka‘ahakini Stream Bridge Unknown
There are currently no plans to restore the Ka‘ahakini Stream Bridge, which was deemed structurally deficient by state and local officials last week.
S. Kohala District Courtroom to Temporarily Close Due to Staff Shortage
The South Kohala District Court courtroom will be temporarily closing beginning Dec. 1 for all court hearings due to a shortage of courtroom staff.
Boys & Girls Club Provides 130K Meals Throughout COVID Pandemic
The Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island announced this morning it will be able to continue serving community meals into November.
Big Island to Change Pre-Travel Testing Model, Administer Fewer Second Tests
Kim acknowledged the transition will leave the county more open to outside infection from the virus, but added the Big Island’s program is still the strongest of any statewide.
DOH Reports 156 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 156 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 15,473 since the pandemic began. No new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
AP Calls Michigan For Biden, Bringing Him One State Shy of Presidency
Wednesday has been a moving day for presidential challenger Joe Biden, who according to several official counts now stands one state away from claiming the United States presidency.
Kamuela Man Nabbed For Identity Theft, Array of Related Charges
On the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 3, South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a report of items stolen from within a vehicle parked fronting a residence in the Waimea area.
HPD Continues Search For Juvenile Runaway
The 14-year-old reportedly left the Salvation Army Interim Home in Kailua-Kona on Oct. 8, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m.
