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DOH Confirms High Levels of Petroleum Contamination in Navy’s Red Hill Shaft on Oʻahu
Samples collected from the Navy’s Red Hill drinking water shaft on Sunday, Dec. 5 tested positive for high levels of gasoline and diesel range hydrocarbons.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Dec. 3, 2021
Hawaiʻi police releases it’s weekly outstanding warrants list.
Public Hearing Approved for Proposed New Rules for Lay Nets
The state will have a meeting and public hearing to establish a new annual lay net permit requirement and fee.
Master Plan for Maunakea Management Readies for Public Review
The Pre-Final Master Plan for UH-managed lands on Maunakea will be available for public review beginning Thursday, Dec. 16.
Outage Update: Full Power Restoration Expected Saturday
Hawaiian Electric reports 300 customers remained without service as of 8 a.m. today.
10 New COVID Case Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 170 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 88,825. Six new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
COVID Booster Shots Now Available to Teens
On Thursday, Dec. 9, the Hawai‘i Department of Health, or DOH, announced that it had adopted expanded guidelines from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, on COVID-19 booster vaccinations involving the younger age group.
Volcano Watch: HVO Innovation, 3D Application
The electronics workshop at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) buzzes with creative activity. It’s like Santa Claus’ workshop—for volcano science.
Public Pushes Back Against Proposed Bay Closure Rule
A few dozen people called for more education and stricter enforcement of rules already on the books in order to protect spinner dolphins, rather than closing five bays around Hawai‘i and Maui.
Puʻu Waʻawaʻa Game Bird Hunting Area Temporarily Closed Due to Storm Damage
The hunting area at Puʻu Waʻawaʻa off of Highway 190 will be closed to game bird hunting this upcoming weekend.
Service Restored to Majority of Hawaiian Electric Customers on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiian Electric has restored service for the majority of Hawai‘i Island customers impacted by the storm system that brought damaging winds and flooding to the state earlier this week.
HPD Investigates Silver Coin Theft in Keaʻau
Authorities are seeking the publicʻs help in providing information regarding a theft of silver coins from the Kea‘au area.
Monsanto to Plead Guilty to Illegally Using Pesticide in Hawai‘i
Monsanto Company agreed to plead guilty to 30 federal environmental crimes in connection to the use of pesticide on corn fields in Hawai’i.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Runaway Teen
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a runaway teen.
Hawaiian Electric Addresses 950 Remaining Outages in Puna, Kona Areas
Hawaiian Electric restored power for more than 2,200 Hawaii Island customers as of this afternoon with approximately 950 outages still remaining, mainly in the Puna and Kona areas.
Puna Man Faces Charges in Connection to Stolen Vehicle from Beach Park
A Puna man is facing theft charges after being allegedly stealing a Toyota Prius from Kehena Beach Park on Dec. 2.
13 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 143 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 88,655.
Marine Mammal Center Monk Seal Outreach to Expand to Maui
The Marine Mammal Center is expanding its Hawaiian monk seal outreach and education programs to Maui next spring.
Power Restored to Nearly 1K Customers After Kona Low Storm
Hawaiian Electric restored power to 900 customers as of 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8.
Monarch Butterflies Thriving in Hawaiʻi, Experts Say
In December 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stopped just short of declaring the monarch butterfly a threatened or endangered species because the migratory populations of the regal insect on the mainland have significantly declined.
