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3-Year Grant Awarded to Help Beginning Farmers, Ranchers on Big Island
Hoʻōla Veteran Services, better known as Hoʻōla Farms, has been awarded a three-year grant to support their Beginning Farmer and Rancher Training program on Hawaiʻi Island, which assists veterans and community members interested in becoming agricultural entrepreneurs.
HPD Renews Request for Help Finding Missing Puna Woman
Authorities are renewing their request for help locating a missing Puna woman.
Horner Named CEO For Nā Leo o Hawaiʻi, Replacing Disgraced Predecessor
The Board of Directors of Nā Leo o Hawaiʻi announced on Friday, Jan. 14 the appointment of Paul W. Horner as its President and Chief Executive Officer effective Feb. 1.
Big Island Police Offer Tips to Prevent Vehicle Break-Ins
In light of a recent slew of vehicle break-ins, Hawaiʻi Island police are offering tips to residents to prevent break-ins and thefts.
Sanctuary Modifies Ocean Count in 2022 Due to COVID
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary will be running a modified Ocean Count program for 2022, the organization announced Friday, Jan. 14.
3,099 New Cases, 3 Deaths Reported Friday
The state Department of Health reported 3,099 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 160,031. Three new fatalities were reported.
Over 200 Inmates Statewide Receive COVID Booster as Part of Incentive Program
Two hundred fifty-five inmates have received a COVID-19 booster shot following the state’s announcement of a $25 incentive to fully vaccinated incarcerated individuals.
Zero-Water-Waste Poster Contest Calling all Creative Keiki
The fourth annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest is now open to all Big Island students between kindergarten and the fifth grade, hosted by the county Department of Water Supply.
Volcano Watch: HVO Erupts With Gratitude For University of Hawaiʻi Partners
Seismologists, geodesists, geochemists, geologists, technicians, and support staff all work together to accomplish the same mission: to monitor, research, and assess hazards related to volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawai‘i.
Police Seeking Hilo Runaway
Hawai‘i Island police are looking for 16-year-old Kelis Garmon-Mercado of Hilo, who is reported as a runaway.
Nareit Hawai‘i Donates $25,000 to Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island
Inspired by the daily efforts of the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island to improve the lives and future for children and families in need, Nareit Hawai‘i donated $25,000 to support the continuation of the club’s programs.
Puna Woman Charged in Connection to Vehicle Theft on Banyan Drive
A Puna woman is set to appear in Hilo District Court on charges related to a vehicle theft that occurred in the parking lot of Banyan Drive condominium earlier this month.
Online Platform Lets Public Offer Mana‘o to Help Rebuild Beach Park Destroyed by Lava
The County of Hawai‘i updated the community on Kīlauea eruption recovery efforts and unveiled an online engagement tool to help guide the future of Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park in Pohoiki.
Schatz Tests Positive for COVID-19
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said in a press release Thursday, Jan. 13 that he has COVID-19. The Hawai‘i Democrat said he’s asymptomatic and expects to be back at work in the near future.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding 14-Year-Old Girl
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl reported as a runaway.
3,392 New Cases, 4 Deaths Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 3,392 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 156,932. Four new fatalities were reported.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Runaway Teen Girl
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a 16-year-old girl reported as a runaway.
Traffic Investigations to Cause Partial Road Closures in South Kohala
The Hawai‘i Police Department announced Wednesday that investigations into two recent traffic collisions will require the partial closure of two Big Island roadways on Thursday.
High Surf Advisory Now in Effect Through Thursday
The high surf warning that was in effect for west-facing shores of the Big Island has been replaced with a high surf advisory until 6 p.m. Thursday.
New Normal? Fixture Kona Business Points to Supply Chain Shortage as Reason for Closing
Across Hawaiʻi Island, grocery store shelves are bare and goods and items are hard to come due to an impeded supply chain and reduced labor force throughout the country. The two factors are a pair of after-effects from the world shutting down during the COVID-19 pandemic and the the reason Kaloko Furniture is closing, its owner said.
