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Puna Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Offenses, Sentenced to Federal Prison

A Puna man was sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for a variety of drug charges, including conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

HDOT Seeks Public Input on Statewide Bicycle Needs

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is looking to the public to better understand bicycle needs, priorities and challenges throughout the state.

DOH Reports 13 COVID-Related Fatalities Thursday

A total of 28 new infections were identified on the Big Island Thursday.

Multiple Bee Hives, Worth Tens of Thousands, Stolen From Big Island Farm

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in providing information about the theft of several bee hives from a Big Island farm.

East Hawaiʻi Health Clinics to Offer COVID Vaccine for Keiki Ages 5-11

East Hawaiʻi health clinics will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 starting Nov. 15.

N. Hawaiʻi Hospital to Offer COVID Vaccine to Keiki Ages 5-11

Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital (QNHCH) will offer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11, starting Nov. 8.

Pāhoa Resident Suffers Minor Injuries While Evacuating Structure Fire

A Pāhoa resident was treated for minor injuries after self-evacuating from a structure fire Wednesday, Nov. 3.

Temporary Water Shutoff Scheduled in Pāpaʻikou

A temporary water shutoff is scheduled for waterline connections and pipeline replacement in Pāpaʻikou.

Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced to Prison for Soliciting Sex in Exchange for Perjured Testimony

A former Maui Police officer was sentenced to 30 months in prison Wednesday, Nov. 3, after pleading guilty to soliciting a sexual relationship in exchange for a perjured testimony.

Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled in South Hilo

A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled on Thursday, Nov. 4, for customers along Ponahawai Street in South Hilo.

American Job Center Hawaiʻi to Host Free, Virtual Job Fair Thursday

The American Job Center Hawaiʻi will host a free virtual Job Fair on Thursday.

Unemployment Offices to Reopen In-Person Services

The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced Wednesday that it will open offices statewide.

Schools to Soon Offer COVID-19 Vaccine for Keiki Ages 5-11

COVID-19 vaccination doses will be available for keiki at East Hawaii clinics within the next week or two.

DOH Reports 176 New Cases Statewide

A total of 21 new infections were identified on the Big Island Wednesday.

Essential Training Scheduled at PTA This Month

Military units are scheduled to conduct essential training activities at Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) in November that may be heard by surrounding communities, officials announced Tuesday.

33 Motorists Arrested Last Week for DUI

Thirty-three motorists were arrested during the week of Oct. 25-31 for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled by UH Palamanui Campus

A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled on Nov. 4 for customers within the University of Hawai‘i, Palamanui Campus in North Kona.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized for Keiki Age 5-11

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is authorizing certified vaccination providers to administer Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5-11 immediately.

Popular Big Island Trail, Campground to Close for Regular Upkeep

A popular Waipiʻo Valley trail and campground will close for routine maintenance later this month.

Big Changes Coming to Social Restrictions, International Travel to Hawai´i

Hawai´i is rolling back more COVID restrictions on both social gatherings and international travel throughout the first half of November.
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