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Flood Advisory Issued for Kohala Districts
A flood advisory is in effect until 3:30 p.m. for various areas on the Big Island.
HFS Federal Credit Union Scholarship Application Now Open
High school seniors in the graduating class of 2022 and existing college students are now eligible to apply for an HFS Federal Credit Union scholarship.
State Reports 3,044 New Cases of COVID-19
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,044 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 121,864. No new fatalities were reported.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled in Pepeʻekeo
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test on Kumula Street in Pepeʻekeo on Jan. 4, 2022.
Walmart Donates to HALE O Hawai‘i County
The Walmart Foundation recently lent support to a county affordable housing land trust via a donation.
Ige Allows Virtual Public Meetings to Continue as COVID Cases Rise
Gov. David Ige last week signed an emergency proclamation temporarily suspending an upcoming provision in the state’s Sunshine Law that would have mandated public meetings accommodate for at least one in-person location.
HVNP Announces Flight Operations for January
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces the following flight operations for January.
9-Year-Old Dies in Crash on Mauna Kea Access Road
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a single-vehicle traffic collision in which a 9-year-old girl died and seven other people injured.
HPD’s 94th Recruit Class Graduates
The Hawaiʻi Police Department congratulated the graduating members of its 94th police recruit class during a ceremony Dec. 15 in Hilo.
State Reports 3,178 New Cases of COVID on Sunday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,178 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 118,820. No new fatalities were reported.
Fire Damages Residential Structure on Mohouli Street in Hilo
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a structure fire shortly before 7 p.m. New Year’s Day at a location on Mohouli Street in Hilo.
Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival to Honor Kibe, West
The 2022 Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival is planning in-person festivities from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, and next year’s event will honor two special Waimea residents.
Mauna Kea Access Road Now Open
Mauna Kea Access Road is now open, the Hawai‘i Police Department stated in a news release at 6:45 p.m. The road was closed earlier this evening due to a traffic accident.
Traffic Accident Closes Mauna Kea Access Road for 4 Hours
The Hawai‘i Police Department advised on Saturday afternoon that motorists should avoid Mauna Kea Access Road due to a traffic accident.
Update: Man Detained for Arson in South Kona Fire
The Hawai‘i Fire Department is responding to a fire in South Kona.
It’s a Girl! First Big Island Baby of 2022 Born in Hilo
Pualena Na’au Ho’oki’eki’e Garcia-Lucero was born to Ceelyn Gali-Lucero and Jaisen Garcia at 6:24 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 at Hilo Medical Center, making her the first newborn of the New Year.
Cheaper for Locals: Golf Subsidy Program Tees Off Jan. 3
he Department of Parks and Recreation announced the start of the county’s West Hawai‘i Golf Subsidy program beginning Jan. 3.
New Shark Rules in Effect Starting Today
The State of Hawai‘i reminded residents that beginning today, Saturday, Jan. 1, it will be illegal to knowingly capture, entangle, or kill any species of shark in state marine waters.
2,710 New Cases, 4 Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 2,710 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 115,6422. Four new fatalities were reported.
Schools Set to Return to In-Person Learning After Holiday Break Amid COVID Surge
Public schools are set to return to full in-person instruction during the second semester that begins next week, officials confirmed
