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It’s a Girl! First Big Island Baby of 2022 Born in Hilo
Pualena Na’au Ho’oki’eki’e Garcia-Lucero was born to Ceelyn Gali-Lucero and Jaisen Garcia at 6:24 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 at Hilo Medical Center, making her the first newborn of the New Year.
Cheaper for Locals: Golf Subsidy Program Tees Off Jan. 3
he Department of Parks and Recreation announced the start of the county’s West Hawai‘i Golf Subsidy program beginning Jan. 3.
New Shark Rules in Effect Starting Today
The State of Hawai‘i reminded residents that beginning today, Saturday, Jan. 1, it will be illegal to knowingly capture, entangle, or kill any species of shark in state marine waters.
2,710 New Cases, 4 Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 2,710 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 115,6422. Four new fatalities were reported.
Schools Set to Return to In-Person Learning After Holiday Break Amid COVID Surge
Public schools are set to return to full in-person instruction during the second semester that begins next week, officials confirmed
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a winter weather advisory for Big Island summits starting at 6 p.m. till 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.
Volcano Watch: Should Old Eruptions be Forgot? Increase Your Volcano Awareness This January
January was established as the Island of Hawai‘i’s annual Volcano Awareness Month in 2010 as part of an effort to increase understanding of Hawaiian volcanoes among residents and visitors.
Top Big Island Now Stories for 2021
While the COVID-19 pandemic continued to dominate the news cycle throughout 2021 with the ebb and flow of case counts and deaths, there were other notable events that occurred on Hawaiʻi Island.
Sentiment of Hope Abounds Moving into 2022
There is a sentiment of hope that 2022 will usher in more normal times after nearly two years of health, travel and social restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Newly Refurbished Hāmākua-Kohala Health Dental Office Now Open
Dental services are now available at the newly renovated Hāmākua-Kohala Healthʻs Waimea location, 65-1190 Māmalahoa Highway.
Flood Advisory Issued for Puna, Hilo Districts
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a flood advisory for Puna and Hilo Districts till 12:15 p.m.
DOH Reports 3,290 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,290 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 112,932.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Jan. 1-7
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Jan. 1-7.
Rain, Snow Bring Weather Warnings Thursday
A flood advisory was issued for the eastern side of Hawai‘i Island this afternoon. It’s expected to last until 6:45 p.m., the National Weather Service reported.
Both Lanes Open on Highway 19
Both lanes are now open on Highway 19 (Māmalahoa Highway) at Laupahoehoe Gulch, the County of Hawai‘i reported today at 3:53 p.m.
Protect Your Pet This New Year
Keep your pet secured inside. Pets tied up outside can panic due to the loud noise and may break their tie-out or jump over a fence to escape the noise.
Puna Man Charged for Robbery
A Puna man was charged with robbery and unauthorized control of a Toyota Camry in relation to a Sept. 8 incident in a Hilo business parking lot.
Landslide Closes Lane on Highway 19 at Laupahoehoe Gulch
The south-bound lane on Highway 19 (Māmalahoa Highhway) at Laupahoehoe Gulch is closed due to a landslide, the County of Hawai‘i announced in a press release at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30.
HPD Expresses Concern in Spike of BAC Levels Among DUI Drivers
DUI arrests have increased this year, but it’s the level of impairment those drivers are exhibiting that concerns the Hawai’i Police Department.
Volcano Woman Faces 10 Years for Series of Crimes
A Volcano woman is facing 10 years in prison for a series of offenses committed in 2019 and 2020.
