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The Marine Mammal Center approved the release of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal back to Oʻahu after treating the animal for fishing gear ingestion at Ke Kai Ola, the Center’s hospital and visitor center in Kailua-Kona.

The Big Island now has another way to help combat COVID-19.

High school students who will graduate this year and are interested in Hawai‘i Medical Service Association’s Kaimana scholarships have just a few weeks left to apply for this year’s awards.

Two police officers were promoted this week to the rank of assistant chief.

The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a two-day job fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 11 at the Kailua-Kona Post Office.

Hawai‘i Island police reported Thursday morning that Andrew Christian, who had been reported missing since Jan. 24, was located in Puna in good health on Jan. 31.

The state Department of Health reported 1,532 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 223,065. Three new fatalities were reported.

HPD has located a man reported missing on Jan. 24.

Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital in Waimea is offering a new service for children.

The state Department of Public Safety reported Wednesday, Feb. 2, that one staff member at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo has tested positive for COVID-19. No new infections were reported among inmates at HCCC or Kulani Correctional Facility in Hilo.

Hawai‘i police have identified the victims of a traffic collision involving three vehicles that killed three people on Sunday, Jan. 30 on Highway 11 in Glenwood near the 18 mile marker.

Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association’s swimming and diving state meet scheduled for next month will not allow fans to attend the event due to site and space restrictions.

Big Island police are renewing their request for information regarding 30-year-old Marina Cortez of Puna, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant and for questioning related to a custodial interference investigation.

Two of the three victims from a fatal three-car crash in Puna on Sunday, Jan. 30, have been identified as Utah couple vacationing in Hawaiʻi.

Several nonprofits throughout the state focused on the environment and conservation, including an organization based on the Big Island, will benefit from grants through Hawaiian Electric.

February training, convoy and hunting advisory for Pōhakuloa Training Area Pōhakuloa Training Area, Military units are scheduled to conduct essential training activities at Pōhakuloa Training Area in February that may be heard by surrounding communities. Essential training is subject to change based on safety, weather and other environmental factors. Weather, such as overcast conditions can […]

An elderly woman reported missing was found safe.

The state Department of Health reported 1,177 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 221,533.

The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Feb. 1, reported 10 negative COVID-19 test results among inmates at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo and no new infections among inmates or staff members.

Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance with locating an woman who was reported missing.