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HPD Seeks Help Finding 13-Year-Old Runaway
Authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance in locating a 13-year-old boy reported as a runaway.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Aug. 7-13
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for the week of Aug. 7-13.
245 Water Drops Help Douse Historic Big Island Fire
Hawaii Fire Chief Kazuo Todd said crews are currently addressing flare-ups within the scorched 40,000 acres spanning across the Hāmākua and South Kohala Districts.
Queens’ MarketPlace Hosts Back-to-School Bash, Free Vaccination Clinic Saturday
Queens’ MarketPlace is hosting its school with a Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 11 am to 4 pm.
Missing Stand-Up Paddleboarder on Maui Found, Rescued
A stand-up paddleboarder was rescued this morning 1.25 nautical miles off of Ukumehame Beach Park after spending overnight in the ocean. She is in stable condition.
Big Island Home Deemed Total Loss Following Structure Fire
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Big Island Overtakes Maui in Total Cases, Hawaii Reports 2nd Day of 600+ Infections
Two new COVID-related deaths were also reported.
COVID Vaccine Clinic Scheduled at Kona Commons Next Week
COVID-19 vaccinations will be available Saturday, Aug. 14, at Kona Commons Shopping Center, just outside Jean’s Warehouse, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants List: Aug. 6, 2021
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Dozens of Junk Vehicles Removed From Ocean View Properties
Fifty-eight junk vehicles were removed from Hawaiian Ocean View Estates HOVE parcels during the county’s first Rural Area Junk Vehicle Collection event.
Spaceborne Sentinel Keeps Watch Over Hawaiian Volcanoes
Many imaging satellites are polar orbiting, staying closer to Earth’s surface in a low orbit.
‘We Can’t be Compelled to Take the Vaccination’
Union leaders expressed frustration with Gov. David Ige’s recent use of emergency powers to mandate state and county employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
HPD Seeks Missing Pāhoa Man
Police ask anyone with information on Carl-Smith’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line.
All State, County Employees Now Subject to Vaccination Mandate
Gov. David Ige on Thursday used the emergency powers of his office to institute a vaccination mandate for all state and county employees.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help Finding Wanted Hilo Man
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a wanted Hilo man who is considered armed and dangerous.
Hawai‘i Crushes Former Single-Day Record With Massive New Case Count
The state’s two-week average is now 436 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6.9%.
Elevated Bacteria Levels Detected in Anaeho‘omalu Bay
Elevated bacteria levels were detected during regular testing at Anaeho‘omalu Bay.
HFUU to Host 2 Farming Mini-Conventions in August
The conventions are open to anyone who values local food systems, including farmers, gardeners and foodies in Hawaii.
Salvation Army, Walmart Host ‘Stuff the Bus’ for Keiki in Need
All donations made at “Stuff the Bus” campaign events will remain in the local community to help The Salvation Army provide back-to-school support to children in need.
HMC Treating 13 COVID-19 Positive Patients
Hilo Medical Center reports an uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations from 11 to 13. Twelve of the individuals are unvaccinated.
