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DOH Reports 87 New COVID-19 Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 647 new COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 52,846. Two new COVID-related deaths were reported.
New DOH Program Expands Free COVID-19 Testing to Neighbor Islands
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is expanding its network of free COVID-19 community testing through a partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii Consortium and independent pharmacies across the state.
FEMA Funds Staffing Shortages at KCH, HMC to Assist in COVID Surge
Additional staffing has come to aid Kona Community Hospital and Hilo Medical Center as the two hospitals continue to address an influx of COVID-19 patients.
Magnitude 4.1 Quake Rattles East of Pāhala
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shook the area east of Pāhala early this morning.
Big Island Hospital Offers Booster Shots to Certain Individuals
It is the first healthcare facility in the county to offer the shot publicly.
Over 400 Feral Goats Removed from Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
The National Park Service along with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry Wildlife (DOFAW) successfully removed 458 goat from Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.
Food Basket to Receive $5 Million in USDA Grants
The Food Basket, Inc. has provided food for residents of Hawai´i Island since 1989.
Relay For Life Silent Auction Begins Wednesday
Funds raised through Relay For Life directly fund breakthrough research.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Linked to Hoofed Animals in UH Hilo Research
New findings reveal the spread of a fungal disease killing off hundreds of thousands of mature ‘ōhi‘a trees on Hawai‘i Island could be exacerbated by the presence of ungulates or animals with hooves.
84 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 460 new COVID-19 cases as Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 51,199.
1 Person Dead After Collision Between Pickup Truck and School Bus in Honokaʻa
One person is dead after a pickup truck and school bus collided on Highway 19 in Honokaʻa early this morning.
4-Car Crash on Highway 190 Sends 6 to Hospital
Six people were transported to the hospital after a four-car crash on Highway 190 near mile marker 11 Monday, Aug. 16.
Traffic Crash Closes Highway Between Waimea and Honokaʻa
A portion of Highway 19 in the Hāmākua District is closed due to a traffic accident this morning and is anticipated to be closed for several hours.
Traffic Collision Closes Highway 190
Motorists are advised to use Queen Ka´ahumanu Highway for travel between Kona and Waimea.
Judiciary Postpones Jury Trials Until October
All other court proceedings, many of which are conducted remotely by Zoom, will be held as scheduled.
US Health Officials to Recommend Booster Shot For Most Vaccinated People
The Biden administration is expected to announce the recommendations within the next week.
Police Pursuit Ends in Waters of Kailua Bay
Officers retrieved the suspect a few hundred yards from shore.
High Surf Advisory Issued For All Hawaiian Islands
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
