News
Pepeʻekeo Man Charged in Connection With Reports of Child Porn
Big Island police have charged an East Hawai‘i man in connection with an investigation into reports of child porn.
Russian Athletes Banned from Championship Ironman Races
The Ironman Group has banned athletes from Russia or Belarus from participating in any Ironman races, including the October championship races in Kona.
UH Launches New Climate Data Portal
Several University of Hawai‘i agencies and others have teamed up to provide easy public access to climate data and information, creating a powerful new tool that also helps close data gaps.
3 Deaths, 314 COVID Cases Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 314 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 236,749. Three new fatalities were reported.
DPS Reports 1 Positive Inmate COVID Test Result at HCCC
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, March 2, reported one positive COVID-19 test result among inmates in the latest batch of tests administered at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Joint Law Enforcement Task Force Recovers Stolen Vehicles in East Hawaiʻi
Two trucks, a utility task vehicle and a tilt trailer stolen from a DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife base yard last November have all now been recovered.
Wind Advisory Extended for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service extended a wind advisory for Big Island summits till 6 a.m. Friday.
Teen Previously Reported as Runaway Located in Puna
A Big Island teen who was recently reported as a runaway has been found.
DOH Revises Interim Administrative Rules for Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Program
The Hawaii State Department of Health revised interim administrative rules for the medical cannabis licensing program went into effect on Feb. 24.
24 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 166 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 236,435.
HVNP Announces Flight Operations For March
Aircraft will again be flying over locations within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park throughout March.
COVID-19 Rules Scale Back Statewide
The state’s quarantine and Safe Travels Hawaiʻi program instated to stem the spread of COVID-19 will end after March 25, however, the indoor mask mandate continues to remain in place
DPS Reports 7 Negative COVID Test Results Among Inmates at HCCC
The state Department of Public Safety reported in a news release Tuesday, March 1, that its latest round of COVID-19 testing at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo produced only negative results.
New Animal Advocacy Group Hosting Adoption Event March 19
One of the Big Island’s newest animal advocacy groups is hosting “Spring Into Fur Love,” an animal adoption event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Leilani Community Center Pavilion, 13-3441 Moku St. in Pāhoa.
PTA Issues March Training And Convoy Schedule
Residents of communities surrounding Pōhakuloa Training Area could hear more noise coming from the U.S. Army garrison in March
Public Libraries to Reopen Wednesdays
As COVID-19 case counts continue to decline throughout the state, agencies, businesses and other organizations are making changes in an effort to open up more — and that includes the state’s public libraries.
Hawai‘i Air National Guard to Conduct Training at Hilo Airport
The skies above Hilo will be a little more noisy than usual staring Thursday.
Police Ask Public For Help With Finding Puna Runaway
Big Island police are looking for a missing Puna teen and they are asking for the public’s help.
Safe Travels Program to End March 25, Indoor Mask Mandate Remains
The state’s Safe Travels Hawaiʻi program instated to stem the spread of COVID-19 will end after March 25, however, the indoor mask mandate continues to remain in place.
Public Input Sought on Update Maunakea Management Plan
The University of Hawaiʻi is seeking public input over the course of this month on an update to the 2009 Maunakea Comprehensive Management Plan, a framework approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources for Maunakea lands managed by UH.
