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Man Rescued After Jumping Into Ocean at End of the World
One man was rescued from an outcropping of rocks after jumping into the ocean at Lekeleke Bay, also known as End of the World in Keauhou, Sunday, Jan. 9.
HPD Seeks Help Finding Missing Hilo Woman
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Hilo woman who has been reported missing.
West Hawai‘i County Band to Present Free Concert
Start the New Year off on the right foot — tapping along to music.
Puna Geothermal Venture to Host Virtual Community Meeting
Puna Geothermal Venture, along with representatives from Hawaiʻi County and Hawaiian Electric, will host a public virtual community meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, to provide updates and answer questions.
State Reports 4,578 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 4,578 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 143,224. Three new fatalities were reported.
High Surf Warning Extended for Big Island till Monday
The National Weather Service has extended a high surf advisory for Big Island’s west-facing shores to 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10.
8 Inmates Test Positive at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center
The latest COVID-19 testing updates received for the correctional facilities were released on Friday, Jan. 7.
‘Final Moments of Their Lives’ : Astronomers Observe Massive Star’s Explosion
For the very first time, astronomers have imaged in real time the dramatic end to a red supergiant’s life, watching the massive star’s rapid self-destruction and final death throes before it collapsed into a Type II supernova.
Big Island Lands 408 New COVID Cases Saturday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 4,204 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 138,646. One new fatality was reported.
Weekly Road Closures: Jan.8-14
The County of Hawai‘i released its weekly road closures for the week of Jan. 8-14. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival Cancelled due to COVID
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation cancelled the Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival due to the COVID-19 surge on the Big Island.
Few Fireworks-Related Issues Reported This New Year’s
Big Island police issued three fireworks-related citations from 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve to 11:59 p.m. Jan. 2.
Cruise Ships Schedule to Port Again Amid COVID Surge, but Officials Say They’re Ready
Experts are on alert, but not overly concerned of the increased COVID cases, they said, as Big Island hospitals have the plans, resources and experience to handle the volume of new cases, even should they rise.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants List: Jan. 7, 2022
Hawaiʻi Police Department releases its weekly outstanding warrants list.
3,586 Cases, 3 Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,586 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 134,442. Three new fatalities were reported.
High Surf Advisory Extended Through This Evening
The National Weather Service has extended a high surf advisory for Big Island’s west-facing shores to 6 p.m.
Development Near Popular Kaloko Mauka Hiking Trail Leads to Spats, Vandalism, and Threatening Signs
Confusion over property boundaries in Kaloko Mauka pitted a handful of hikers and neighbors against a pair of landowners who wanted to begin building homes on their private parcels.
HPD Investigates Anonymous Threatening Calls to Waiākea High
Hawai‘i police have initiated terroristic threatening cases in connection to threats received by personnel at Waiākea High School two days in a row.
Truck Fire on Daniel K. Inouye Highway Forces Lane Closure
One lane on Daniel K. Inouye Highway between Hilo and Mauna Kea Road junction is closed due to a truck fire.
Judge Reduces Bail for Hilo Man Charged With Sexual Assault
A Hilo man indicted on sexual assault charges last month pleaded not guilty in 3rd Circuit Court on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
