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Court Order Delays Candidate Filing for U.S. Rep., State Senator and Other Seats
The State of Hawai‘i Supreme Court issued a court order temporarily suspending candidate filing for the offices of U.S. Representative, State Senate, and State Representative contests until further notice from the court, the state Office of Elections announced in a press release Monday, Feb. 28.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding 2 Runaway Puna Teens
Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two Puna teens who were reported as runaways in separate incidents.
No Injuries in Mountain View Structure Fire Monday
The Hawai‘i Fire Department reported no injuries in a Monday morning fire in Mountain View that destroyed an unpermitted structure on Kaua‘i Street.
14-Year-Old Runaway Found in Good Health
Hawai‘i Island police report that 14-year-old Tyra Dalija-Airinios, who was reported as a runaway on Saturday, Feb. 12, was located in Pāhoa in good health.
Puna Man Scheduled to Appear in Court on Charge Related to Forklift Theft
A Puna man is scheduled to appear in Hilo District Court this afternoon on charges related to the theft of a telehandler forklift.
142 New Cases Reported Monday Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 142 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 236,151.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for West-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory is now in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for west-facing shores.
Big Island Community Rallies in Support of Ukraine
Sixty people gathered along Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway in Kailua-Kona on Sunday, Feb. 27, for a “Stand with Ukraine” demonstration, protesting the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Fire Hydrant Flow Test Scheduled for Mikahala Place in Kea‘au
The county Department of Water Supply is notifying customers along Mikahala Place and Kipimana Street in Kea‘au that a fire hydrant flow test will be conducted in early March.
Humpback Whale Sightings Counted From Big Island Shorelines
There definitely be humpback whales cruising in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands.
Helicopter Operation to Cause Partial Closures at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau
A contracted helicopter operation at Pu‘uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park in West Hawai‘i will require part of the park to be closed one day this week.
Building Permit Placards Can Now Be Printed at Home
Hawai‘i County is making the process of obtaining a building permit placard more convenient.
UH: Free Refurbished Laptops Available to Digital Readiness Students
The state and University of Hawaiʻi are partnering together to help students participating in digital readiness courses through UH community colleges get technology that will help them succeed.
Portion of Highway 19 in Hāmākua Previously Closed Because of Vehicle Collision Open Again
A traffic incident has caused the closure of a roadway in East Hawai‘i.
DOH Reports 229 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 229 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 236,009.
High Surf Advisory Takes Over For West-Facing Shores
A high surf warning that caused the closure of some West Hawai‘i beaches on Saturday has been downgraded.
Building Permit Deadline Extended
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works is amending its previous communication that extended the deadline to March 7, 2022, to complete construction under any permit that had previously expired
‘Ohana Fuels Raises $6K For Big Island Boys & Girls Club
During the fourth quarter of 2021 ‘Ohana Fuels “Fuel Up. Do Good” program, $6,281.27 was raised for Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island.
Brush Fire That Closed Highway 11 Burned 1.5 Acres of Small Trees
The Hawai‘i Fire Department stated on Saturday, Feb. 26 that approximately 1.5 acres of brush and small trees burned in the fire Friday afternoon.
Warning in Effect For West Hawai‘i, Some Beaches Closed
A high surf warning remains in effect for west facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from Upolu Point in North Kohala to South Kona through Saturday, the National Weather Service stated.
