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HPD Outstanding Warrants List: June 4, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants.
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Volcano Watch: What Defines an Eruption Pause?
Kīlauea’s recent volcano alert-level change, from Watch to Advisory, has attracted some attention.
Report Marine Debris on New State Hotline
The battle against marine debris has become a statewide concerted effort with a new hotline now available to Hawai‘i residents who can report derelict fishing gear, like nets, responsible for entangling marine life like turtles and humpback whales.
HCCC COVID-19 Outbreak Grows to 112 Cases
Nearly 100 inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) have now tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Thursday, June 3.
DOH Reports One New Death Thursday
The state’s two-week average is 48 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.0%
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Wanted Hilo Man
Authorities seek the public’s help in locating a Hilo man wanted for an outstanding bench warrant.
OHA to Distribute Over $1 Million in COVID Relief to Native Hawaiians
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is releasing more than $1 million in grants to help Native Hawaiians impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local Pepe’ekeo Store to Close Up Shop
Pepe’ekeo’s Low Store is closing its doors on Friday, June 4, after nearly 100 years of business.
Hawai´i Returns Thousands of Vaccine Doses, Citing Decreased Demand
The Hawai´i Department of Health is expected to roll out a vaccination incentive program in the coming days to try and drum up more demand for the shot.
Magnitude-4.0 Earthquake Rumbles Beneath Lō‘ihi Seamount
A magnitude-4.0 earthquake located beneath the Lō‘ihi seamount occurred Wednesday, June 2.
13 Motorists Arrested on DUI Offenses Week of May 24-30
Thirteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of May 24-30, 2021.
Public Comment Sought on Proposed Use of Additional Grant Funds for Buyout Program
The County of Hawai‘i is accepting public comment on a draft Substantial Amendment to its Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan.
Kealakehe High Senior Named Top County Scholar in Citizen-Scholars Award Program
Kealakehe High School senior Riley Blaber was recently named the top county Scholar in the Citizen-Scholars award program.
No New COVID Cases Reported Among HCCC Inmates
The Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) reports two new positive staff test results received bringing the total staff positives to 11.
No New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 25 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday.
UH Chosen to Lead New NOAA Marine Research Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced, Tuesday, June 1, it has selected the University of Hawai‘i to host NOAA’s Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (CIMAR).
Lauren Nickerson Named CEO of HIHS
The Hawai‘i Island Humane Society (HIHS) Board of Directors has named its current Chief Operations Officer Lauren Nickerson as Chief Executive Officer.
