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Summer P-EBT Benefits Begin July 2021
Through Rounds 1, 2, and 3 of P-EBT, and the Keiki Under 6 Food Support Program, DHS provided more than 111,000 eligible children with $184 million in food assistance support.
HPA ‘Ohana Says Final Goodbyes to Ilan Naibryf
Michael Hanano was at a complete loss for words when he got the call that his friend, Ilan Naibryf, was missing after a 12-story building in Florida he was in collapsed last month.
Community Testing Scheduled to Stem Spread of COVID-19
Mass community testing clinics for COVID-19 will begin again starting Tuesday, July 20.
Saddle Road Reopens, Old Saddle Still Closed as Brush Fire Burns On
Authorities said It is not known at this time how long the closure will last.
Brush Fire Closes Portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway
A brush fire has shut down a portion of Daniel K Inouye Highway (Route 200) from mile marker 43 to the Route 190 intersection. According to Hawaii Fire officials, the blaze is approximately 200 acres. Kea Keolanui was passing by in her vehicle when she captured footage of smoke billowing toward the sky. The video […]
HPD Renews Request for Help Finding Hilo Runaway
Authorities are renewing their request for help in locating a 14-year-old runaway.
DOH Reports 124 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 124 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday
IRONMAN Training Builds Sisterhood
Skye Ombac dreamed of finishing the IRONMAN World Championship but was daunted by the idea of training alone.
Man Who Suffered Fatal Medical Condition Died of Natural Causes
An elderly man who suffered a fatal medical condition at Kailua Pier in April died of natural causes, authorities confirmed Friday, July 16.
7 HPD Officers Promoted to Rank of Lieutenant
Hawai‘i Police Chief Paul Ferreira promoted seven employees to the rank of Lieutenant, effective Friday, July 16, 2021.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: July 17-23
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for the week of July 17-23.
Big Island Legislators, DLNR: 2021 Session Best For Resource Protection in Decades
Natural and cultural resources enforcement were big winners in the 2021 Legislature.
Refunds on Way to Millions of Taxpayers Who Claimed Unemployment
For this round, the IRS identified approximately 4.6 million taxpayers who may be due an adjustment.
UH COVID Vaccine Mandate Will Not be Enforced to Attend Classes in Fall
COVID-19 vaccine mandates at the University of Hawaiʻi will not be enforced to attend class due to the high vaccination rate among students and employees across the 10-campus system.
IRONMAN to Host Another Grocery Giveaway
Groceries will be limited to one bundle per vehicle and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Big Island Virus Total Hits Highest Mark in Months Friday
The state’s two-week average is now 86 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.9%.
HPD Releases List of 25 Wanted Individuals
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the department’s non-emergency line.
HPD Seeks Help Finding Teen Runaway
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a 17-year-old runaway.
HMC Reports Spike in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Hilo Medical Center have more than doubled within the past week, officials confirmed Thursday, July 15.
Learning from the 1984 eruption of Mauna Loa
HVO monitored Mauna Loa’s 1984 eruption from the ground and air, but adverse weather would sometimes prevent visual observations, and therefore eruption updates
