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Uēkahuna in HVNP Reopens After Nesting Nēnē Take Flight With Goslings
A viewing area at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened after two nesting nēnē families moved to a new home with their goslings.
Woman Apologizes for Rock-Throwing Video at Lake Waiau
The individual who posted a video of a large rock being thrown into Lake Waiau has contacted the DLNR and apologized for her actions, state officials confirmed.
Visitor Spending Still Down Compared to Booming 2019
Visitor spending in November was down compared to pre-pandemic year of 2019, but it still blew 2020 out of the water.
Hilo Driver Licensing Office Closes Briefly Today
The Hilo Driver Licensing Office will close between 12-1 p.m. today, Dec. 30, due to staffing shortages, the county stated in a press release.
3,484 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,484 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 109,642. No new fatalities were reported.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Dec. 29, 2021
Hawaiʻi police release weekly list for outstanding warrants on Dec. 29, 2021.
HPD: Several Residents Suffer Injuries Related to Pepe‘ekeō Structure Fire
Hawaiʻi police responded to the structure fire at Kauhale Olu Apartments on Kumula Street at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29
Daily COVID Case Count Expected to Hit Record High Thursday
Hawaiʻi County is expecting the highest daily case count since the start of the pandemic to be reported Thursday, Dec. 30.
DOH Revises State’s Isolation, Quarantine Policy for COVID-19
The Hawai‘i Department of Health, or DOH, is revising the state’s COVID-19 isolation and quarantine policies to closely align with recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Blaze Engulfs Pepeʻekeo Apartment Building, Displacing Occupants
A fire at about 10 a.m. Wednesday at a Pepeʻekeo apartment building has resulted in the displacement of the residents who called it home.
Abandoned, Emaciated Dog Found in Puna Slowly Recovering
A young, emaciated dog is recovering after he was found in the rain, tied to a metal post on Christmas morning in lower Puna.
Kona Man Sought for Questioning in Criminal Investigation
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating Hauoli Vickery, 26, of Kona, wanted for questioning in connection with a criminal investigation.
Six HOPE Services Affordable Housing Units Move to Pāhoa
Six of HOPE Services’ permanent affordable housing units for homeless seniors were recently moved to their new home in Pāhoa.
7 Workplace Fatalities Reported Statewide
An uptick in workplace fatalities statewide was reported by officials Wednesday, Dec. 29.
DOH Reports 1,561 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,561 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 106,158.
Bail Maintained for Hilo Man Facing Habitual Property Crime Charges
A Hilo District Court judge maintained bail on a man accused of multiple offenses involving habitual property crime and criminal property crime damage.
15 Motorists Arrested for DUI on Big Island Roads Last Week
So far this year, there have been 1,057 DUI arrests compared with 993 during the same period last year, an increase of 6.4%.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Hilo Man
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a Hilo man who was reported missing.
Demand for COVID Tests Surges With Case Numbers
It was a stark difference Monday at Nomi Health’s free COVID-19 testing site on the opposite end of the parking lot from Ross Dress for Less in the Waiākea Center in Hilo.
Stolen Tractor Recovered
Hawai‘i Island police reported on Tuesday, Dec. 28 that an orange Kubota Tractor, which was reported stolen from a property in Pepe‘ekeō between Dec. 20-23, was located later in the afternoon on Dec. 23.
