News
Kīlauea Avenue Paving Project This Weekend
Hawaiʻi County Department of Public Works will be paving Kīlauea Avenue between Puainako Street and Lanikaula Street.
HPD Apprehends 2 Escapees From HCCC
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested two Hawai’i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) inmates for second-degree escape.
DOH Reports 13 COVID-Related Deaths Wednesday
A total of 4,310 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 770 have died.
Swimming With Spinner Dolphins to End in Hawai´i Over New NOAA Rule
Beginning next month, swimming with spinner dolphins in Hawai´i will become a thing of the past.
HPD Officer of the Month
By quickly taking action and applying a tourniquet to a man seriously injured by a wild animal, Officer Dustin Medeiros was able to save the life of a Captain Cook man.
Hawai´i Food & Wine Events Return to Big Island
Hawai´i Food & Wine is returning to the Big Island this weekend, and tickets remain available.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Swims from Kure Atoll to Oʻahu
Researchers expressed their amazement at one Hawaiian monk seal that swam 1,300 miles within a month.
Theft Suspect Captured on Video While Stealing Surveillance Camera
Big Island authorities are seeking a suspect in connection with an Ocean View theft earlier this month.
DOH Reports 240 New Cases, as Vaccine Shots Overtake 2 Million Statewide
A total of 24 new infections were identified on the Big Island Tuesday.
Police Seek Public Help Finding Missing Kona Man
Police seek the public’s help locating a Kailua-Kona man reported missing.
HTA Resumes Support of Community-Based Tourism Initiatives
HTA is resuming its Community Enrichment Program, which supports community-based projects, festivals and events that enhance resident and visitor experiences, and create opportunities for meaningful economic development.
Restrictions Remain Despite Hawai´i Surpassing Major Milestone
Nearly 80% of the state’s eligible population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while around 90% of those aged 12 and older have begun their vaccination schedules.
Heavy Rains Threaten Flooding on Big Island Monday Night
The public is advised to stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.
DOT Plans Repair of 4 Bridges on Hāmākua Coast Over Next 5 Years
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation on Monday released news of permanent repair plans for Kolekole Bridge, as well as three bridges along the Hāmākua Coast.
Kona Commons October Artisan Market
More than 55 vendors from around the island will offer a variety of curated products to shoppers.
Teachers in Hilo, Kona Protest Lack of Voice in DOE Policies
More than 40 Big Island educators gathered outside the State Office Building in Hilo on the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 24 for an informational picket to raise awareness of what they say are unsafe and inappropriate conditions for teachers at Hawai´i schools.
Hawaiʻi Closes in on 2 Million Vaccine Doses Administered
The state’s two-week average is now 339 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 4.2%.
