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Schatz Tests Positive for COVID-19
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said in a press release Thursday, Jan. 13 that he has COVID-19. The Hawai‘i Democrat said he’s asymptomatic and expects to be back at work in the near future.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding 14-Year-Old Girl
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 14-year-old girl reported as a runaway.
3,392 New Cases, 4 Deaths Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 3,392 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 156,932. Four new fatalities were reported.
HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Runaway Teen Girl
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a 16-year-old girl reported as a runaway.
Traffic Investigations to Cause Partial Road Closures in South Kohala
The Hawai‘i Police Department announced Wednesday that investigations into two recent traffic collisions will require the partial closure of two Big Island roadways on Thursday.
High Surf Advisory Now in Effect Through Thursday
The high surf warning that was in effect for west-facing shores of the Big Island has been replaced with a high surf advisory until 6 p.m. Thursday.
New Normal? Fixture Kona Business Points to Supply Chain Shortage as Reason for Closing
Across Hawaiʻi Island, grocery store shelves are bare and goods and items are hard to come due to an impeded supply chain and reduced labor force throughout the country. The two factors are a pair of after-effects from the world shutting down during the COVID-19 pandemic and the the reason Kaloko Furniture is closing, its owner said.
Volcano Man Faces Sexual Assault and Several Other Charges
A Volcano man faces multiple charges, including sexual assault, in connection with a Jan. 9 incident in Mountain View.
Mountain View Man Faces Firearm, Drug Charges
A Mountain View man wanted for questioning in a robbery investigation was inadvertently found in upper Puna where authorities responded to an unrelated incident earlier this week.
Over 3,500 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 3,512 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 153,540.
Funds for Waikōloa Library Secured, But Planned Location Falls Through
The reality of a library in Waikōloa Village moved one step closer with the release of state funding, however, the project also hit a setback in that same stride.
Police Arrest 15 Big Island Motorists for DUI
During the week of Jan. 3-9, Hawai`i Island police arrested 15 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Palani Road Now Open After Accident
Palani Road at the intersection of Palani Road/Iwalani Place, near the Lilioukalani Subdivision, Kealakehe, is now open to traffic.
Growing Number of COVID Patients Concerns Big Island Hospitals
The increasing hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant is becoming a concern for Big Island hospitals.
HIDOE Aligns With CDC Guidelines, Shortening Isolation and Quarantine Periods for COVID-19
COVID-19 Isolation and quarantine times for students and staff within Hawaiʻi public schools was reduced to five days for those who meet certain conditions, state officials announced Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Kīlauea Visitor Center to Be Closed for Termite Treatment
The entire visitor center at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will be closed Jan. 19-20.
Big Island Sees 208 New COVID Infections Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 2,929 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 150,028. No new fatalities were reported.
Missing Hilo Man Found
Juan Carlos Gonzales, 21, of Hilo, initially reported missing has been located.
NOAA: One of the Wettest Decembers in Half Century
It was one of the wettest Decembers in the last 50 years, with some areas on the Big Island receiving 300% to 500% of their monthly average.
High Surf Warning Extended on Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the high surf warning for Hawaiʻi Island’s west-facing shores to 6 a.m. Wednesday.
