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High School Fall Sports Season Kicks Off Saturday, Talks on Live Crowds Ongoing
Officials hope to have live crowds back for student-athletes as they return to the field after nearly two years of no high school sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police Locate Teenaged Runaway
Community tips often play a crucial role in locating missing persons and runaways on the Big Island.
Hawaiʻi Sells Upwards of $1.9 Billion in GO Bonds
Money from the sale will be used to fund new and existing projects.
Police Seek Help Finding Kona Man Last Seen in November 2020
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a Kona man who was reported missing by his family on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
Newly Reported COVID Cases Continues to Trend Downward Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 164 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 81,954.
HPD Officer Honored for Diffusing Situation Involving Weapons
A Hawaiʻi police officer was honored for his ability to successfully diffuse a “tense situation” involving weapons on Old Saddle Road over the summer.
Honoka‘a Man Pleads No Contest to Several Domestic Abuse-Related Offenses
A Honoka‘a pleaded no contest for a series of domestic abuse incidents that occurred between Feb. 1 and April 23, 2021.
Big Island Public Official Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
A former Big Island political figure has pleaded guilty in federal court to the crime of embezzlement.
Pink Out Hilo Offers Halloween Fun, Raises Breast Cancer Awareness
The American Cancer Society is hosting a Halloween scavenger hunt to raise breast cancer awareness.
Kīlauea Eruption Ongoing, No Major Changes, HVO Reports
No significant changes have been reported as the Kīlauea volcano continues to erupt.
29 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 127 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 81,790.
Arcing Power Line Ignites Car Fire, Leaves 1 Person Dead
A car fire started by an electrical arching power line left one person dead in Pāhoa Tuesday, Oct. 12.
Police Recover 600 Pounds in Stolen Bananas
Authorities called to the Wainaku area last week led to the discovery of over 600 pounds of reportedly stolen bananas.
Waikoloa Community Group Takes on Restoration of Local Park
A community group is taking action to revitalize a Waikoloa Village park.
County to Extend Hours at Driver’s Licensing Offices in Kona, Hilo
Hawaiʻi County will be extending the hours of operation at the Hilo and Kona Driver’s Licensing offices to help process expired or expiring credentials.
Staffing Shortage Forces Honokohau Small Boat Harbor Office to Adjust Services
Staffing shortages at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor office are forcing DLNR’s Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation to temporarily shift the types of transactions being handled.
Kīlauea Spews Over 4 Billion Gallons of Lava Since Start of September Eruption
Kīlauea volcano continues to erupt from a single vent in the western wall of Halemaʻumaʻu crater as of Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.
HPD Locates 2 Reported Runaways Tuesday
Information provided by the community often plays a significant role in helping authorities locate missing persons and runaways on the Big Island.
DOH Reports Lowest Big Island, State COVID Totals in Weeks on Monday
The state’s seven-day average is now 162 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.7%.
