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22 Motorists Arrested for DUI Last Week
Twenty-two motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of June 28 through July 4.
Maui Petroglyphs Damaged in Paintball Attack
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual(s) responsible for vandalizing Hawaiian petroglyphs in Maui’s Olowalu Valley.
PGV to Host Virtual Community Meeting
Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) will host a virtual community meeting Wednesday, July 14 at 4 p.m.
9 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 39 new cases of coronavirus statewide Wednesday, bringing the overall total to 38,121. No new COVID-related deaths were reported.
Signup Open for Annual Richardson Roughwater Swim
The 33rd Annual Richardson Roughwater Swim, which will be held on Sunday, Aug. 8, at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo.
Magnitude-4.0 Earthquake Rumbles in Deep Ocean Offshore of Kailua-Kona
No tsunami is expected after a magnitude-4.0 earthquake rumbled in the deep ocean south of Kaho‘olawe this morning, July 7.
Hilo Man Charged in Reported Banyan Drive Robbery
A Hilo man facing charges in connection to a robbery that occurred on Banyan Drive was denied supervised release at his initial court appearance in Hilo on Tuesday, July 6.
PTA Training Schedule for July
Training for the month of July involves primarily the Hawai‘i Army National Guard and Army Reserves conducting their annual training.
New Federal Vaccination Data Boosts Hawai‘i Percentages
The addition of detailed information from the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program increases the percentage of residents who have initiated their vaccinations.
Man Faces Robbery Charge After Incident in Historic Park
A Kailua-Kona man is facing robbery and assault charges after an incident at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park on Sunday, July 4.
4 HCCC Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
Four out of 44 inmates at Hawaii Community Correctional Center recently tested positive for COVID-19.
DOH Reports 39 New COVID Cases Tuesday
The state’s two-week average is 46 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.8%.
Shark Sighting Closes Magic Sands Beach
La‘aloa Beach Park, also known as Magic Sands, is closed till about 1 p.m. due to a 14-foot tiger shark sighting this morning, July 6.
Staff Shortage Forces Hilo Driver’s License Office to Reschedule Today’s Road Tests
All road test appointments slated for today, July 6, at the Hilo Driver’s License Office will be rescheduled due to a staff shortage.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Kea‘au Man
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a Kea‘au man who hasn’t been heard from since late May 2021.
Early Childhood Development Programs Set to Receive Federal Funding
Two Early Head Start and Head Start Programs are set to receive nearly $3 million in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan.
Trespassers Disrespecting Kumukahi, County Says
The Kumukahi Lighthouse Road in Kapoho remains closed.
Health Insurance Relief Available For Unemployed
Hawai´i residents who have lost their jobs may have recourse to obtain more affordable health insurance.
