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Art Entries Sought For Official Image of 51st Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
Hawai’i’s oldest food festival is seeking signature art entries for its official 2022 image.
6 Deaths, 1,195 New Cases Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 1,195 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 229,531. Six new fatalities were reported.
Lt. Gov. Josh Green Announces Formal Run for Governor
Lt. Governor Josh Green today formally announced his campaign for governor.
Toledo Honored as November 2021 Officer of The Month
A Hawai‘i Police Department officer who helped ease traffic congestion at two Hilo schools was recently honored for his efforts by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai’i.
DPS: 2 Negative COVID Tests Reported Among HCCC Inmates
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 9, reporter two negative COVID-19 test results among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Again Open After Traffic Accident
UPDATE: The Hawai’i Police Department reported in another advisory message at 9:43 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, that Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway at the 81-mile marker in Kīholo is again open to traffic. Police urged motorists to drive safely.
Police Seek Puna Teen Reported as Runaway
Hawaiʻi Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance with locating a Puna teen who was reported as a runaway.
Puna Man Charged with Burglary, Attempted Theft of Toyota 4Runner
A Puna man faces multiple charges following an incident at the end of January.
Puna Man Charged With Multiple Drug, Firearms Offenses
A Puna man faces multiple charges after police executed a search warrant at a residence in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision earlier this week.
State Sheriff Division Seeks Recruits
Are you interested in law enforcement? If so, the state Department of Public Safety has an opportunity right up your alley.
HPD: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Impaired
Keep your head in the game and don’t drive if you’re impaired on Super Bowl Sunday.
Long-time Defense Lawyer on Hawaiʻi Island Dies
One of Hawaiʻi Island’s long-time defense attorneys, Brian J. De Lima, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, his law office confirmed this morning.
Public input sought on proposed action for HVNP’s Disaster Recovery Project
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the U.S. Geological Survey are seeking community input during public scoping on a proposed action and plan to move the Disaster Recovery Project forward following the 2018 volcanic eruption and summit collapse on Kīlauea volcano.
Brush Fire Closes Southbound Lane on Kuakini Highway
A brush fire has closed the southbound lane on Kuakini Highway, just south of Onioni Street.
Kupu Urges Youth to Apply for Conservation Corps Summer Program
Youth from throughout the state will have a chance to gain some hands-on experience in conservation this summer through the Hawai‘i Youth Conservation Corps Summer Program.
54 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 519 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 228,336.
3 Coffee With a Cop Events Planned in West Hawai‘i
West Hawai‘i residents will have three opportunities to talk story with members of the Hawai‘i Police Department this month during Coffee With a Cop events.
DPS Warns Public About Scam
A recent scam incident has prompted the Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division to warn the public.
DPS Reports 8 Negative COVID Tests Among Inmates at HCCC
The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Feb. 8, reported eight negative COVID-19 tests among inmates at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo.
County Eyes Changes to Shared-Ride Taxi Program
As the reliability of Hawai’i County’s bus system improves, changes to other Hele-On programs are in the works, including plans to restructure the shared-ride taxi program.
