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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%.
UH Hilo to Host Forum on Maunakea Master Plan, as CIP Funds Released for Telescope Removal
Governor David Ige recently released $900,000 in capital improvement project funding for telescope removal at Mauna Kea for the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
County to Reconfigure North Kona Traffic Light Patterns
The Hawai´i County Traffic Division will be retiming and coordinating traffic signals in the North Kona area beginning Sept. 28 in an effort to ease roadway congestion, particularly during peak usage hours.
10-Digit Dialing for Local Calls Begins October 24th
Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
Kona Motorcyclist Dies in Napo‘opo‘o Crash
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision should contact Officer Jason Foxworthy at (808) 326-4646 ext. 229 or email at Jason.foxworthy@hawaiicounty.gov.
Hawaii Island’s First ‘Vax Da Max” Winner Awarded $500 from McDonald’s
David Lim, McDonald’s of Hawaii owner/operator on Hawaii Island, awarded Conall $400 in Arch Cards® and 100,000 MyMcDonald’s Rewards points.
North Atlantic Jet Stream Could Result in Drastic Weather
Weather events such as this summer’s floods in Europe are a recent example of how the North Atlantic jet stream affects weather patterns in the short term.
Police Seeking East Hawai‘i Runaway John Histo III
He is described as being Hawaiian with a brown complexion, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 120 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes.
New Cases Continue to Dip
A total of 4,214 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 757 have died.
Hawaii State Energy Office Seeks Candidates
The Energy Office, in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, is hiring for the second year of its mission-oriented Climate Ready VISTA Corps to create job opportunities.
Sergeant Thomas Receives Haweo Award
This case was one of many occasions in which Sergeant Chun-Ming exemplified his professional and compassionate nature combined with great instincts and a strong work ethic.
County Building Atrium to be Illuminated to Honor Fallen Firefighters
Hawaiʻi County will illuminate the county building atrium at 25 Aupuni St. in Hilo the color red from sundown tonight, through sunrise on Sunday, Oct. 3.
11 Active COVID Cases Reported at HCCC
There are currently 11 active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center.
State to Receive Federal Funding to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
The mental health of Hawaiʻi’s keiki has suffered as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to adjust to a new normal of socially distanced lives.
Reported Daily COVID Cases Dip Slightly on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 408 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 77,777.
