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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.
Big Island Virus Numbers Hover Around Double Digits Again Friday
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.0%.
Pololū Trail Steward Pilot Project to Begin in August
Pololū Valley, nestled in North Kohala, is one of the Big Island’s most iconic and historical regions.
Public Safety Department Warns Against Sheriff Impersonator Scam
A recent Sheriff impersonator scam incident has prompted the Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division to put out a warning.
Public Comment Sought for Project Planning at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking the public’s input as they move through the early stages of project planning to remove and replace the existing maintenance facilities at Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.
Muliwai Trail to Close for Maintenance
The Muliwai trail we be closed to all users between July 12-16 for cleanup.
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Remembering Mauna Loa’s Eruption in July 1975
Mauna Loa erupted 46 years ago this week, on July 5–6, 1975, in a 20-hour event.
Hawaiʻi Senate Concludes Veto Override Session With Six Legislative Reversals
The official 2021 veto override list is in.
Flood Advisory Issued for Areas in West Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for Hawai‘i County until 10:45 p.m.
HPD Seeks Missing Ka‘u Man
Police are asking that anyone with information on Aukai’s whereabouts contact the department immediately.
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, DLNR to Remove Hundreds of Goats From National Park
DOFAW anticipates that a minimum of 700 goats will be removed from the park.
HPD Seeks Missing Big Island Teen
Police ask anyone who may have information about her whereabouts to contact the department immediately.
First Endangered ʻUaʻu observed on Maunakea in Over 60 Years
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo researchers located an endangered native seabird nesting site on Maunakea in May 2021.
Big Island Cases Trending Upward Mid-Week
The state’s two-week average is 46 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.1%.
Hilo Man Arrested For Negligent Homicide in Traffic Death of Grandmother
A Hilo woman has died following a traffic collision that occurred Wednesday night.
Hawai´i Rolls Back Gathering, Travel Restrictions Thursday
The State of Hawai´i has officially rolled back several of its coronavirus-based travel and gathering restrictions as of Thursday morning, July 8.
COVID Emergency Extension for Expired Driver’s License Ends Aug. 6
The emergency extension related to COVID-19 for driver’s licenses, non-CDL permits, and state IDs which expired on or after March 16, 2020, ends Aug. 6, 2021.
Record Rainfall Conditions Reported on Big Island for Month of June
The unusual June rainfall conditions for the Big Island resulted in the highest and lowest monthly rainfall records broken in the same month.
