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Volcano Man Faces Sexual Assault and Several Other Charges
A Volcano man faces multiple charges, including sexual assault, in connection with a Jan. 9 incident in Mountain View.
Mountain View Man Faces Firearm, Drug Charges
A Mountain View man wanted for questioning in a robbery investigation was inadvertently found in upper Puna where authorities responded to an unrelated incident earlier this week.
Over 3,500 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 3,512 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 153,540.
Funds for Waikōloa Library Secured, But Planned Location Falls Through
The reality of a library in Waikōloa Village moved one step closer with the release of state funding, however, the project also hit a setback in that same stride.
Police Arrest 15 Big Island Motorists for DUI
During the week of Jan. 3-9, Hawai`i Island police arrested 15 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Palani Road Now Open After Accident
Palani Road at the intersection of Palani Road/Iwalani Place, near the Lilioukalani Subdivision, Kealakehe, is now open to traffic.
Growing Number of COVID Patients Concerns Big Island Hospitals
The increasing hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant is becoming a concern for Big Island hospitals.
HIDOE Aligns With CDC Guidelines, Shortening Isolation and Quarantine Periods for COVID-19
COVID-19 Isolation and quarantine times for students and staff within Hawaiʻi public schools was reduced to five days for those who meet certain conditions, state officials announced Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Kīlauea Visitor Center to Be Closed for Termite Treatment
The entire visitor center at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will be closed Jan. 19-20.
Big Island Sees 208 New COVID Infections Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 2,929 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 150,028. No new fatalities were reported.
Missing Hilo Man Found
Juan Carlos Gonzales, 21, of Hilo, initially reported missing has been located.
NOAA: One of the Wettest Decembers in Half Century
It was one of the wettest Decembers in the last 50 years, with some areas on the Big Island receiving 300% to 500% of their monthly average.
High Surf Warning Extended on Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the high surf warning for Hawaiʻi Island’s west-facing shores to 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Roth’s Office: 5 Kona Ocean Rescues Since Friday
The Hawaiʻi Fire Department reported five ocean rescues along the Kona Coast between Saturday and Monday, Mayor Mitch Roth’s Office stated in a press release reminding the public to use caution around the water as conditions remain dangerous.
High Surf Warning Issued for West-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu canceled the high surf advisory and issued a high surf warning for west-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island through this Tuesday.
Coffee with a Cop in Kealakekua Scheduled Friday
The Hawai‘i Police Department is inviting residents to “Coffee with a Cop” talk story session from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Jan. 14 in Kealakekua at the Kona Grill House, 81-951 Haleki‘i Street.
Actor Jason Momoa Stars in Latest Hawai‘i Public Service Announcement
Jason Momoa, Warner Bros. Pictures, and the Hawai‘i State Film Office producd a Mālama Hawai‘i public service announcement to give back to Momoa’s beloved home.
Police Seeking Missing Hilo Man
Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 21-year-old Juan Carlos Gonzales of Hilo, who was reported missing. He was last heard from on Dec. 4, 2021, around 10 p.m. in Kea‘au.
High Surf Closes 2 West Hawaiʻi Beach Parks
Kahaluʻu Beach Park and Laʻaloa Beach Park are closed due to dangerous conditions brought on by high surf.
Man Reportedly Exposes Buttocks to Students, Teachers at School in Volcano Area
A man is facing open lewdness charges after exposing his buttocks to teachers and students at a school in the Volcano area on Friday, Jan. 7.
