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County to Close Waipiʻo Valley Access Road to Non-Residents
Guards will be positioned at the top of the road throughout the closure to ensure compliance.
Gas Prices Finally Leveling Off in Hawai´i
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week.
High Surf Advisory In Effect For All Hawaiian Islands
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
Police Encourage Reporting of Illegal Fireworks
People who violate this law could be found guilty of a misdemeanor or Class C felony.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program Provides Free Help
Visit www.shiphelp.org to register and to see more event details.
2021 Hawaii State Veterans Summit
The first summit in 2019 drew approximately 700 veterans over a two-day period at an in-person event at the Hawaii Convention Center.
Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition
This year’s competition is being held in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival which will be held November 4- 7.
Zonta Club Offers MicroGrant for Women Entrepreneurs
The program goal is to help women in our community start up or expand a business through a microgrant intended to give a helping hand.
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union Awards $24,000 in Scholarships
The eight scholarships are named after a volunteer or a manager who made significant contributions to the credit union.
67 New Cases Statewide
A total of 2,420 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 513 have died.
Hawaii Gas to be Acquired by Argo Infrastructure Partners
The company’s headquarters location, management team, and Hawaii-based directors will remain in place.
Helping Hands Hawaii Plans School Supply Drive
School supply donations supplement pre-ordered inventory that is purchased with donated and grant-awarded funds for students of all grade levels.
Hilo Community Players to Host ‘Disney in the Park’ Concert
Hilo Community Players are inviting the public to join them for a free concert for their event, Disney in the Park!
New COVID Cases Counted at HCCC
The Public Safety Department now reports 103 active cases of COVID-19 among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center. On Saturday, June 19, Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency reported 25 new cases at the jail.
Big Island COVID Hospitalizations Surge to 7
COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased to seven as of Saturday, June 19.
WATCH: Multiple Shots Fired During Officer-Involved Shooting in Hilo Friday
Authorities have released body-worn camera footage of an officer-involved shooting on June 18 that left one officer injured and the suspect dead.
Hulihe‘e Palace Damaged Following Break-In
State archeologists continue to assess costs incurred by damages done to a historical site in downtown Kailua-Kona after a 27-year-old woman attempted to break into the building.
HPD Officer Stabbed During Officer-Involved Shooting Identified as 12-Year Veteran on the Force
Hawai‘i Police released more details regarding an officer-involved shooting in Hilo where a man was shot and killed and an officer was stabbed in the arm on Friday, June 18.
