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Waimea Middle School Cancels Classes Friday due to Social Media Posts
As a precaution, Waimea Middle School will cancel school on Friday, Dec. 17.
Man Charged with Manslaughter in Kona Assault
Daniel Watai-Simeona was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 16 for manslaughter, stemming from an assault that occurred on Henry Street in Kailua-Kona earlier this month.
Ironman says it’s Committed to Kona, But Other Venues are Asking About Hosting Championship Race
The Ironman World Championship will return to Kona in 2022 after a two-year break, albeit under a different format. In October, Hawai‘i’s famous race will hit Kona’s water and streets not once, but twice, Oct. 6 and 8, 2022. The change was made as organizers navigated state, county and travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Fireworks Permits Available Starting Sunday
It’s almost New Year’s and the Hawaiʻi Fire Department wants to make sure Big Island residents celebrate the holiday safely and responsibly.
Latest Lab Reports of Navy Water System Shows Contamination at Residences on Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health released 27 new laboratory reports related to the Navy water system incident, which reported detected trace contamination at residences in Iroquois Point & McGrew Point on Oahu.
Kurtistown Man Charged in Connection to Stolen Toyota Tacoma in Puna
A Kurtistown man is set to appear in Hilo District Court, today, Dec. 16, on a myriad of offenses including vehicle theft.
COVID Cases Climb With Nearly 400 New Infections Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 395 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 90,270.
Kamuela Skateboarder Critically Injured in Traffic Collision Flown to Oʻahu
A 20-year-old Kamuela male skateboarder suffered severe injuries following a single-vehicle collision near the intersection of Māmalahoa Highway and Puanuanu Place in Kamuela on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
State to Receive Nearly $50M in Federal Funding to Support for Hawaiʻi Airports
New federal funding is headed to Hawaiʻi to support airport infrastructure projects, Sen. Brian Schatz announced Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Kalanianā‘ole Avenue Reconstruction Project Stalls
The Kalanianā‘ole Avenue Reconstruction Project has stalled as a successful agreement between the County and the construction company initially involved in the project was unable to be reached.
Incentive Program Lifts Inmate Vaccination Numbers
An incentive program offered by the state Department of Public Safety has helped increase vaccinations among inmates.
Digital Literacy Training Available via Vibrant Hawaiʻi
Big Island residents will have the opportunity to learn the basics of computer skills during upcoming workshops hosted by Vibrant Hawaiʻi.
One Year Later: More Than 2.4 Million COVID Vaccines Administered
It’s been one year since COVID-19 vaccinations began in Hawai‘i, and the state marked the anniversary by saying thank you to those who have made it possible to safely administer more than 2.4 million of the shots.
Nēnē Goose Hit by Car in Waikoloa Dies
State officials confirm the death of one of Hawai‘i’s state birds, the nēnē goose, over the weekend after it was reportedly struck by a vehicle in Waikoloa.
Puna Woman to Be Sentenced for 2020 Robbery Incident
A Puna woman pleaded no contest to a felony robbery charge in connection with a December 2020 incident along Highway 130 in Puna.
Minit Stop Collecting Donations for Children in Need
It’s time to make the holiday season merry and bright for some Big Island keiki, and Minit Stop shoppers can help.
HPD Reminds Motorists to Celebrate Responsibly This Holiday Season
With traffic fatalities up 66% higher than this time last year, Hawai‘i Police Department is urging motorists to drive safely and sober this holiday season.
5 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 282 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 89,875.
Residents Impacted by Kona Low Storm Advised to File Damage Report
Residents impacted by the Kona Low storm continue to recover from the damage brought on by the severe weather last week.
County Clarifies 30-Day Permit Application Cancellation Extension Rule
A previous messaging error in the building division’s EPIC System incorrectly notified applicants they had 90 days to pick up their permit. This error has been corrected.
