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Big Island Lands 408 New COVID Cases Saturday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 4,204 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 138,646. One new fatality was reported.
Weekly Road Closures: Jan.8-14
The County of Hawai‘i released its weekly road closures for the week of Jan. 8-14. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival Cancelled due to COVID
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation cancelled the Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival due to the COVID-19 surge on the Big Island.
Few Fireworks-Related Issues Reported This New Year’s
Big Island police issued three fireworks-related citations from 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve to 11:59 p.m. Jan. 2.
Cruise Ships Schedule to Port Again Amid COVID Surge, but Officials Say They’re Ready
Experts are on alert, but not overly concerned of the increased COVID cases, they said, as Big Island hospitals have the plans, resources and experience to handle the volume of new cases, even should they rise.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants List: Jan. 7, 2022
Hawaiʻi Police Department releases its weekly outstanding warrants list.
3,586 Cases, 3 Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,586 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 134,442. Three new fatalities were reported.
High Surf Advisory Extended Through This Evening
The National Weather Service has extended a high surf advisory for Big Island’s west-facing shores to 6 p.m.
Development Near Popular Kaloko Mauka Hiking Trail Leads to Spats, Vandalism, and Threatening Signs
Confusion over property boundaries in Kaloko Mauka pitted a handful of hikers and neighbors against a pair of landowners who wanted to begin building homes on their private parcels.
HPD Investigates Anonymous Threatening Calls to Waiākea High
Hawai‘i police have initiated terroristic threatening cases in connection to threats received by personnel at Waiākea High School two days in a row.
Truck Fire on Daniel K. Inouye Highway Forces Lane Closure
One lane on Daniel K. Inouye Highway between Hilo and Mauna Kea Road junction is closed due to a truck fire.
Judge Reduces Bail for Hilo Man Charged With Sexual Assault
A Hilo man indicted on sexual assault charges last month pleaded not guilty in 3rd Circuit Court on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
Several Big Island Organizations Awarded Funding to Help Preserve Natural Resources
Seven Big Island groups were recently awarded funding in support of programs and projects they are working on to preserve the island’s natural resources.
Hawai‘i Army National Guard Soldiers Heading to Middle East
About 100 Soldiers from two units of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard have been notified by the Department of Defense about an upcoming deployment to the Middle East, state officials announced Thursday afternoon.
Volcano Watch: The Legacy of Alexander Lancaster
Known to many as “Pele’s Grandson,” Alexander (“Alex” or “Alec”) Lancaster guided both tourists and scientists to Hawai‘i’s volcanoes for over forty years, from 1885 to 1928.
2 People Rescued From Disabled Watercraft off Maui
The U.S. Coast Guard and Maui County Fire Department on Thursday rescued two mariners aboard a disabled watercraft off Pe‘ahi, on the north shore of Maui.
Paʻauilo Man Charged With Attempted Possession, Distribution of 5 Pounds of Meth
A Paʻauilo man is scheduled to appear in Hilo District today on charges of attempted possession and distribution of more than five pounds of methamphetamine and damaging a police vehicle following his arrest on Jan. 3 Paʻauilo.
Police Renew Info Request for 2019 Runaway
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Kerryann Duarte who was reported as a runaway.
508 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 4,789 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 130,856. Four new fatalities were reported.
HIDOE Committed to In-Person Learning Amid Third COVID Surge
Hawaiʻi Department of Education Interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi reassured the public that school was back in session and the district is committed to in-person learning amid a third surge in COVID-19 cases.
