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Hawaiʻi County Announces Reopening of Gyms, Community Centers
Gyms and community centers are coming back online on the Big Island.
HVNP Announces November Flight Operations
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for November 2021.
BGCBI Offers After-School Program in S. Kona
The Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island (BGCBI) now offers after-school care in South Kona.
Kona Woman in Critical Condition Following Early Morning S. Kohala Crash
A Kailua-Kona woman is in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in South Kohala early this morning.
6 Mariners Rescued After Vessel Runs Aground Off Maui Waters
Six mariners were rescued after their vessel ran aground approximately a half-mile off Oluwalu in Maui.
Police Release Names of 25 Individuals Wanted on Big Island
Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.
30 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 155 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 83,987.
Nonprofit Awarded $6 Mil Grant to Address Coffee Leaf Rust
The Synergistic Hawaiʻi Agriculture Council (SHAC) was awarded a four-year federal grant in an effort to combat Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR) that is attacking coffee lands statewide.
Big Island Woman Sentenced in 2020 Hit-And-Run
The suspect was originally charged with attempted murder after crashing into two victims riding a moped near Old Kona Airport Park and then speeding off.
Hoʻōla Farms Awarded Grant to Support Veterans Program
A nonprofit farm in Hilo is set to receive federal funding for the next three years to support its program that teaches veterans farming.
Crash Closes Big Island Road Friday Morning
There is no immediate timetable for when the roadway will repoen.
HPD Seeks Help Finding Puna Teen
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 13-year-old girl who has been reported as a runaway.
Volcano Watch: How High is That Lava Fountain?
The onset of an eruption is frequently the most dynamic and vigorous period, requiring a quick evaluation of potential hazards.
Hawaiʻi DOH Slams US Navy With $325K in Fines Over Environmental Violations
The violations consist of five counts with a total penalty in the amount of $325,182.
County Breaks Ground on $25 Million Emergency Call Center in Hilo
Hawaiʻi County officials on Wednesday broke ground on a new emergency call center.
Hawaiʻi County Launches Health Literacy Project Aimed at Eliminating Disparities
Health literacy is a person’s ability to find, understand and use information and services to help them make health-related decisions for themselves and others.
Kamuela Philharmonic to Perform Free Concert in Kailua-Kona Friday
Music is coming to Kailua Village Friday this Halloween weekend.
September Visitor Spending in Hawai´i Down 15% From Pre-Pandemic Total
Through the first nine months of 2021, total visitor spending was $9.03 billion. This was a decrease of 32.1 percent from the $13.30 billion spent through the first nine months of 2019.
