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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.
Ige Declares State of Emergency Due to Big Island Brushfire
Gov. David Ige has signed an emergency declaration for the County of Hawai‘i to respond to the wildfire still burning in the district of South Kona.
Police Release Identity of Big Island Murder Victim
An autopsy was performed on Tuesday morning, Aug. 3, and the forensic pathologist concluded that the victim died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head.
Queen’s North Hawai´i Community Hospital Reinstates Visitor Ban
Friends and family members of patients are asked to consider using technology to stay connected and offer support remotely.
Hawai‘i Virus Cases Smashing Old Records Amid Unprecedented Surge
A total of 63 new cases were identified on the Big Island Wednesday, with 845 active cases and 21 individuals hospitalize.
DOE Delays Start of Sports Season, Institutes Vaccine Mandate
Any individual who is not fully vaccinated by this date will not be allowed to participate in athletics at any point this year.
HPD Seeks Assistance to Locate Missing Honolulu Man on Big Island
Hawaiʻi Island authorities are searching for a missing O´ahu man.
Demand for COVID-19 Testing Spikes with Delta Variant Surge
COVID-19 tests were difficult to come by over the weekend as a first responder attested to in his unsuccessful attempt to get tested for the virus.
HPD Investigates Murder After Discovery of Body at MacKenzie State Recreation Area
Authorities have initiated a homicide investigation after the discovery of a body at MacKenzie State Recreation Area in Puna, on Saturday, July 31.
Big Island Hospitals Taxed as COVID Delta Variant Spreads Throughout County
Hawai‘i Island’s hospitals are nearing their capacities as the COVID-19 Delta variant runs rampant throughout the state.
HPD Reports 15 DUI Arrests from July 26 to Aug. 1
Fifteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant last week, authorities reported Tuesday, Aug. 3.
Bacteria Detected in Waters at Old Kona Airport
Bacteria was detected in waters at Old Kona Airport, health officials reported this afternoon.
Waimea Community Association to Host Virtual Town Meeting
Waimea Community Association will host a virtual town meeting on Thursday, Aug. 5, from 5:30 to 7 pm.
Virus Continues to Slam Hawaiian Islands With Hundreds of New Cases Daily
The state’s two-week average is now 349 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6.2%.
Maunakea Rangers Warn Public of Hazards, Vehicle Restrictions to Summit
Maunakea Rangers of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship are urging the public to exercise caution when visiting the mauna.
Fire Chief Reports Some Containment of Mana Road Brush Fire
A historic brush fire that scorched 40,000 acres in South Kohala has reached some containment, Hawai‘i Fire Chief Kazuo Todd confirmed this morning.
Researchers Suspect Increase of Invasive Alga at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
The amount of invasive algae at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument does not appear to have diminished and may have increased since the last observations in 2019.
DLNR Invites Non-Federal Land Owners, Organizations to Apply for Grant Programs
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is seeking applicants for two new US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service competitive grant programs.
DOE, Teachers Union Clash Over Return to In-Person Learning Exclusively
Dr. Elizabeth Char, DOH director, said that a bump in coronavirus tallies will occur no matter when the state decides to send its students back to school, contending that the benefits outweigh the risks.
