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Old Saddle Road Remains Closed
Old Saddle Road remains closed, according to a report from Hawai´i County Civil Defense.
Police Seek Help Finding 15-Year-Old Runaway
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a 15-year-old runaway.
DOH Warns Consumers of Sunscreen Recall
Five Neutrogena and Aveeno spray-on sunscreens have been voluntarily recalled due to the low levels of benzene detected in some samples of the products.
Transfer Stations to Close for Employee Safety Training
all Solid Waste Transfer Stations island-wide will close, Wednesday, July 21, for the Solid Waste Division’s quarterly employee safety training.
Kona Shopping Center to Host Free Vaccination Clinic
A free coronavirus vaccination clinic will be held in Kailua-Kona this weekend.
Wailoa River State Recreation Area to Close Temporarily
The division reported the overall cost of the project at $193,734.
New McDonald’s Location Opens at Puna Kai Shopping Center
The Puna Kai Shopping Center in Pāhoa is welcoming a new, but familiar tenant.
Big Island to Reintroduce Free COVID Testing Programs in Hilo, Kona
All testing is free and no appointments are necessary.
Kohala Brush Fire Largely Contained, Old Saddle to Remain Closed
The road was first closed when the fire broke out on Saturday afternoon, along with Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Hawai‘i Sees Fifth Straight Day of Triple-Digit Virus Totals
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 132 new cases of coronavirus statewide Monday.
Missing Big Island Teenager Located
Public assistance is often a crucial component to locating those who are reported missing and/or as runaways.
Hawaii Telescopes Help Pinpoint Dark Heart of Nearest Radio Galaxy
With the resolving power of the EHT, astronomers can now link the vast radio lobes, or jets, of the source to their location of origin in the center of the Centaurus A galaxy.
Two Storm Systems Swirling Across Pacific Toward Hawai´i
Two storm systems are creeping across the Pacific Ocean toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Windy Weather Stoking Already Massive Big Island Brush Fire
A Big Island brush fire continues to rage in South Kohala, consuming more than 2,000 acres and counting as of Sunday.
Wind Advisory Issued For Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for the Big Island.
AFCEA Offers up to $80,000 in STEM Scholarships
Last year, the program awarded $120,500 to 41 Hawaii-based students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) fields to include Cyber and Intelligence.
Officer Robert Sakata Honored by HISSPA for Commitment and Dedication to the Community
Officer Sakata is noted by his supervisors to display a strong commitment to working cooperatively with the community to enforce laws, preserve peace, and provide a safe environment for all.
17 New Cases on the Big Island
A total of 2,561 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 523 have died.
