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Apparent Drowning Victim on Christmas Day Identified
Authorities have identified the victim of a possible drowning that occurred in the Kalapana area on Christmas day, as Oscar Odom, 41, of Puna.
Many UH Classes Move Online for First 2 Weeks of Spring Semester
The 10 campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi will temporarily move many spring 2022 in-person courses to online for the first two weeks of the semester because of the record surge of COVID-19 cases in Hawaiʻi due to the highly contagious Omicron variant.
County Solid Waste Facilities to Close in Observance of New Year Holiday
County transfer stations, recycling centers, and landfill will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year holiday.
County Reduces Indoor Gathering Limit Ahead of New Year’s Eve
Hawaiʻi County has reduced the indoor gathering limit to 10 as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide.
824 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 824 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 104,597. No fatalities were reported.
CDC Recommends Shortening Quarantine, Isolation Periods in COVID-19 Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends shortening the quarantine and isolation periods for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19.
Public Safety Update: 51 inmate tests at HCCC, three positives
The latest testing updates received for the correctional facilities were published Monday, Dec. 27.
Mayor Suspects he has Omicron Variant
On Monday, Dec. 27, Roth’s office issued a press release stating that the first-term mayor tested positive for COVID-19 over the Christmas weekend and, speaking with Big Island Now later that day, Roth said he suspects he came down with the highly communicable strain that hit O‘ahu earlier this month and is at the heart of the state’s recent surge in new cases.
Hawai‘i County Mayor Tests Positive for COVID-19
Hawai‘i County Mayor Mitch Roth tested positive for COVID-19 over the Christmas weekend, his office said in a press release Monday, Dec. 27.
HPD Reminds Public of Fireworks Rules Ahead of New Year’s Eve
Illegal aerial fireworks are a common sight in Hawaiʻi skies in days leading up to New Year’s Eve.
1,384 New Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,384 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 103,773. No fatalities were reported.
HMC Welcomes Christmas Baby
Hilo Medical Center announced the birth of Christmas baby Kyrie Laʻa-Guerpo-Joaquin.
Temporary Closures Scheduled at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Temporary closures are scheduled at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park this week for helicopter operations to remove invasive, non-native vegetation in the area.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled in Keaʻau
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test is scheduled in Keaʻau on Tuesday, Dec. 28, affecting customers within Shipman Industrial Park.
Fire Department Releases Additional Details About Possible Kalapana Drowning
Big Island police continue their investigation of a possible Christmas Day drowning in Puna.
Annual SOKO Artists Studio Tour Set for Feb. 26-27.
Art lovers or anyone else is invited to tour 20 artists in their studios at 15 locations along the winding and scenic Māmalahoa Highway from Keauhou throughout South Kona to Hōnaunau during the seventh annual SOKO Artists Studio Tour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27.
Nearly $5 Million Coming to State for School Meals
The federal government is providing funds to boost school meal programs in Hawai’i.
State Reports 2,205 New COVID Cases Sunday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 2,205 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 102,389. Four fatalities were reported.
Yamane Tabbed to Lead Mauna Kea, Westin Hapuna Resorts
Veteran hospitality executive Shigeki Yamane has been named president of Prince Resorts Hawai‘i (PRH).
‘A Vision for Punaluʻu’: Black Sand Beach Developer Vows Community-Led Project for Neglected Area
Property owner Eva Liu is committed to working with the community in shaping the plans to reinvigorate 434 acres around the area known as Black Sand Beach on the southern end of the island.
