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Hilo Man Faces Numerous Firearm Offenses in Connection to Shots Fired on Kalanikoa St.
A Hilo man is facing charges after allegedly firing a weapon over the weekend in a populated residential area.
1 Inmate, 4 Staff at HCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety reported Wednesday that one inmate and four staff members at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo have tested positive for COVID-19.
Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Puna Traffic Collision
A head-on traffic collision in Kea‘au involving a motorcycle and sedan resulted in the motorcyclist being critically injured.
Ige Keeps Current COVID Rules in Place
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday signed the latest COVID-19 emergency proclamation, keeping in place current restrictions and officially adding cruise ship passengers to the list of travelers who must abide by Safe Travels Hawaiʻi requirements.
All Lanes Open Again on Highway 11 After Puna Accident
Big Island police report that all lanes are now open on Highway 11 between Meaulu Street and ❛Ōla❛a Road.
Police Seek Suspect Who Used Counterfeit Bill
Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person responsible for using a counterfeit bill to complete a transaction Tuesday, Jan. 25, at a store in Kea‘au.
Portion of Highway 11 in Puna Closed Due to Traffic Accident
Both lanes of Highway 11 between Meaulu Street (Keaʻau Ag Lots) and Olaʻa Road are closed for the next several hours due to a traffic accident.
Hawaiian Electric Launches Bill Credit Program
Hawaiian Electric will apply $2 million in bill credits for customers who have struggled to pay their electric bill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Reports 2,050 New COVID Cases Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 2,050 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 208,887.
DPS: 7 Inmates, 1 Staff Member at HCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety reported Tuesday that seven inmates and one staff member at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo have tested positive for COVID-19.
State House Maunakea Working Group Recommends Nine-Member Board to Oversee State-Managed Lands on Mauna
The state House of Representatives’ Maunakea Working Group has submitted its final report to Hose Speaker Scott K. Saiki and is recommending the formation of a new board to oversee state-managed lands on the mountain.
Fire Chief: No Connection in Weekend House Fires
A string of three house fires in the Kailua-Kona area in the span of 18 hours over the weekend was coincidental, The Hawai‘i Fire Chief confirmed.
HMC Emergency Department Reports Longer Than Usual Wait Times for People Seeking Medical Care
Hilo Medical Center continues to be full with COVID and non-COVID patients, officials reported Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Weekly DUI Stats: 19 Motorists Arrested for DUI on Big Island Roads
Nineteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of Jan. 17-23.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Pāhoa Man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Pāhoa man who was reported missing by his family.
Hawai‘i Hotel Revenues Continue to Close in on Pre-Pandemic Levels
Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported substantially higher revenue per available room, average daily rate, and occupancy in December 2021 compared to December 2020 when the state’s quarantine order for travelers due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic declines for the hotel industry, according to data provided by the Hawaii Tourism Authority
1,904 New Cases Reported Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 1,904 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 206,837. No new fatalities were reported.
UH Cancer Center Study Examines COVID Effects on Mental Health, Tobacco Use Among Young Adults
A research team led by a University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center researcher received a $2 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to conduct public research examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental health and tobacco and other substance use among Hawai‘i’s young adults.
10 Inmates, 2 Staff Members at HCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Monday reported that 10 inmates at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo have tested positive for COVID-19. Two of the jail’s staff members also tested positive.
M 4.7 Earthquake Rattles Offshore Maui
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory recorded a magnitude-4.7 earthquake located offshore of the island of Maui on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at 12:51 a.m.
