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‘Alalā Project to Send Two Hawaiian Crow to Big Island Zoo

The partners of The ‘Alalā Project have attempted to reintroduce ‘alalā into native forests, after the last bird in the wild was spotted decades ago.

Section of Kīlauea Avenue to Close Tuesday Morning

The Department of Public Works will be closing parts a portion Kīlauea Avenue tomorrow.

100th Anniversary of Hawaiian Homes Commission Act

To mark the law’s 100th anniversary, Lewis and CNHA Senior Vice President Mehanaokala Hind were among about 100 people who participated in a weekend long commemoration.

Diver Rescued From Cliffside Fall

The diver has been transported to the ER in critical condition.

PTA Training, Convoy and Hunting Advisory for July

For more information or questions, call the PTA Public Affairs Office at 808-969-2411.

UH Awarded $2.85M Grant for Native Hawaiian Youth

The program will strategically partner with 20 schools, spanning four complex areas, all with high populations of Native Hawaiian students.

Kona Crime Prevention Committee Honors New Officer

Every month the Kona Crime Prevention Committee honors a police officer in west Hawaii as their Officer of the Month.

Hawai‘i Sees Triple Digit Cases Sunday

A total of 2,524 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 521 have died.

Water Notice for July 28

A Water Notice is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, to conduct a fire hydrant flow test.

Puna Attempted-Murder Suspect Charged

The victim, and the couple’s teenage son who was present during this incident, both identified Funes as the suspect.

Free AARP Hawai`i Disaster Webinars

These webinars are free and you do not have to be an AARP member or of AARP age to attend.

Puna Man Reported Missing Since June

Police ask anyone with information to contact the department immediately.

Bovine Tuberculosis Detected in Hawai`i For First Time in 25 Years

This is the first detection of the disease in a cattle herd in Hawai`i since an outbreak of bTB on Moloka`i 25 years ago.

Suspect Arrested After Month-Long Crime Spree

Hawai’i Island police have arrested and charged 40-year-old Nathan Kalani Niihau with an array of offenses.

Missing Man Found in Ka‘u

A Big Island man reported as missing has been found.

Big Island Road Closures, July 10-16

All projects are weather permitting.

HPD Renews Request For Help Finding 3 Runaway Teenagers

Police ask anyone with information on the whereabouts of any of the runaways to contact the department immediately.

Kea‘au Middle Placed on Lockdown After Threat Called into School

Kea‘au Middle School was placed on lockdown after a threat was called into the school Friday morning, July 9.

HPA Grad Confirmed Dead After Florida Condo Collapse

A Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy graduate reported missing after a South Florida condo collapsed last month has now been confirmed deceased.

Hawaiʻi Opening Travel to S. Korea, Philippines Next Week

Beginning next Thursday, July 15, travel will reopen to two major Asian markets through a coronavirus pre-testing program.
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