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National Weather Service Extends Flood Advisory
The National Weather Service has extended a flood advisory for Hawai‘i County until 3:15 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 5.
State Reports 18 New COVID Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 148 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 88,295. One new COVID-related fatality was reported.
Helicopter Operations Scheduled in Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park this Month
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park will be closed several days this month to allow for the removal of invasive, non-native vegetation.
Life After Addiction: Puna Man Finds Hope Through Community Service
When Carlos Bellotto woke up at Hilo Medical Center five years ago after overdosing on a fentanyl drug mixture, he was angry.
Overdoses by the Numbers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added fentanyl-specific codes on Oct. 1, 2020.
Drug, Firearm Recoveries by the Numbers
Big Island Now requested drug and firearm recovery data from Hawaiʻi Police Department in October.
Heroin Recoveries, Fentanyl Investigations on the Rise
The amount of heroin confiscated by police has increased nearly sevenfold since 2020, and the presence of the synthetic opioid additive fentanyl within recovered heroin and methamphetamine seems to be growing, according to statistics from Hawaiʻi Police Department.
Use of Naloxone Grows as Overdose-Reversing Antidote Becomes More Accessible
Hawai’i Police have revived five people from the effects of opioid overdoses with naloxone — likely saving their lives in the process.
State Officials Warn Public to Prepare for Weekend Storm
State officials warn Hawaii residents to be prepared as a “Kona Low” weather system brings rain to the Hawaiian Islands over the next few days.
Wind Advisory Issued Island-wide Starting Sunday
A high wind warning for Big Island summits was extened to Monday at 6 a.m. and a wind advisory for the rest of the island will go into effect Sunday at 6 a.m.
DOH receives initial results from Navy water system tests on Oʻahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) received results of two sets of samples collected from the Navy water system in the last 10 days.
HPD Reports Uptick in Auto Thefts, Break-ins in East Hawaiʻi
Authorities are warning the public about a recently identified uptick in auto thefts and break-ins in East Hawaiʻi.
Nearly 3 Inches of Rain Falls on Honokaʻa in the Past 24 Hours
Several inches of rain fell on Hawaiʻi Island overnight with the most recorded precipitation falling in Honokaʻa, according to data from the National Weather Service this morning.
26 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 124 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 88,147.
14K Gallons of Wastewater Discharged into Pepeʻekeo Coastal Waters
Approximately 14,340 gallons of wastewater were discharged from the Kulaimanu wastewater treatment plant in Pepeʻekeo.
High Surf Advisory Issued for North-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory is in effect for north-facing shores from noon today to 6 a.m. Monday.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Jail Escapee
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating an inmate who escaped from Hale Nani Correctional Center in Hilo Friday night.
Weekly Big Island Road Closures: Dec. 4-10
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures on the Big Island for the week of Dec. 4-10.
Flood Advisory Issued for Northwestern Areas of Big Island
A flood advisory is in effect until midnight for the northwestern parts of the Big Island.
DOH Investigates Several More Possible Cases of Omicron Variant in Hawaii
Hawai‘i is investigating several more potential cases of the Omicron strain of coronavirus after identifying the first in an O´ahu resident on Thursday.
