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Small Pāhoa Home Destroyed in Early Morning Fire
No injuries were reported following a 25-foot-by-20-foot structure fire in Pāhoa early Friday morning.
Male Wanted For Questioning in Connection to Vandalism Incident in Kona
Authorities seek the public’s help identifying a male wanted for questioning in connection to a vandalism that occurred in Kailua-Kona earlier this week.
Police Seek Help Finding 5 Runaway Teens
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating five runaways from Hilo.
Contractors, Visitors Must Show Vaccination Status to Enter State Facilities
Contractors and visitors must now require vaccination or testing status prior to entering state facilities on state property.
Woman Sought for Questioning in Connection to Purse Theft in Kona
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a woman sought for questioning in the theft of a purse in Kailua-Kona.
2 Former Tropical Cyclones Bring Moisture to Hawaiʻi Island
The state experienced remnant moisture from two tropical cyclones last month, according to the National Weather Service monthly rain summary report.
County Warns Against DMV Text Scam
Hawaiʻi County Department of Finance, Vehicle Registration and Licensing (VRL) division is warning the public of a text message scam circulating around the island claiming to offer “DMV refunds.”
Police Seek 7 People for Questioning in Agricultural Thefts Along Hāmākua Coast
Authorities seek the publicʻs help in identifying seven individuals for questioning in several agricultural thefts occurring in the Pepe‘ekeō and Hāmākua areas.
52 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 429 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 69,573.
Public Help Sought in Finding Wanted Kona Man
Authorities are seeking the publicʻs help locating a Kailua-Kona man.
Vaccination Rate Among Salaried HIDOE Employees Hits 89%
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) reports 89% of its salaried employees are fully or partially vaccinated against COVID-19.
12 Arrested for DUI Over the Past Week
Twelve motorists were arrested during the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 5 for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Runaway Teen
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 14-year-old boy from Mountain View reported as a runaway.
State launches Hawaiʻi SMART Health Card for Digital Vaccination Verification
The state will soon offer a new way to provide COVID-19 vaccination status as Honolulu and Maui Counties are set to begin a passport program, requiring such documentation before entering selected businesses and establishments.
3-Car Crash in Keaʻau Yields 1 Arrest
A 19-year-old Hilo woman is facing an array of offenses after a three-car crash in Keaʻau, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition.
HPD Issues 1 Citation Over Labor Day Weekend for COVID-19 Emergency Rule Violation
Hawaiʻi Police Department issued one citation over Labor Day weekend for a violation of Hawaiʻi County’s gathering rules in relation to COVID-19.
95 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 380 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 69,144.
Hilo Man Charged in Connection to Theft at Farmer’s Market
A Hilo man is facing theft charges after reportedly stealing avocadoes at the Hilo Farmer’s Market.
KCH Confirms New COVID-Related Death, HMC Designated as Monoclonal Antibody Clinic Site
Kona Community Hospital confirms one new COVID-related death as of Monday, Sept. 6, bringing the death toll at the facility up to 15.
N. Hawaiʻi Community Hospital Adjusts Visitor Policy to 1 Vaccinated Person Per Patient
Queenʻs North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital (QNHCH) will allow one visitor per patient upon proof of vaccination, starting Wednesday, Sept. 8.
