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New Instrument Measures Lava Lake with Laser
This newly-developed instrument monitors lava lake dynamics with unprecedented resolution.
HCCC Inmates Transferred to O‘ahu Facilities to Ease Overcrowding
Twenty-eight inmates from Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center were moved to O‘ahu facilities to alleviate overcrowding in the Big Island jail.
Payday Lending Bill Signed Into Law
Predatory payday lending schemes will be phased out across Hawai´i.
Big Island Man Charged With Murder, Arson
The suspect remains in police custody at the Kealakehe Police Station in lieu of $550,000 bail.
Momoa to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hawai´i actor Jason Momoa is in line to receive a special Hollywood honor.
No Tsunami Threat Expected Following Big Island Earthquake
The National Weather Service said there is no projected tsunami threat to the state of Hawai´i following an earthquake on the Big Island Thursday afternoon.
Autopsy Report Released on Hilo Man Shot During Officer-Involved Shooting
Authorities released autopsy results on a man killed during an officer-involved shooting in Hilo Sunday evening, June 13.
Hawai´i Hands Out First Vaccination Prizes
Weekly and monthly giveaways will continue throughout June.
State Funding Awarded to Local Ag Business to Allow for Operation Expansion
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has awarded funds to six proposals totaling $1.5 million under the Grow Hawai`i Agriculture Initiative 2021, one of which went to Kawamata Farms, LLC on the Big Island.
DOH Identifies 36 New COVID Infections
The state’s two-week average is 47 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.0%.
IRONMAN Foundation to Host Free Grocery Giveaway
The IRONMAN Foundation is hosting another grocery giveaway for the Big Island on Monday later this month.
Man Taken Into Custody in Connection to End of the World Shooting
A 27-year-old man was taken into custody in connection to a shooting at End of the World in Keauhou last month that left one person dead.
4 Patients Being Treated for COVID-19 at HMC
Four Big Island residents are currently being treated for COVID-19 at Hilo Medical Center.
Bill Makes Changes to Eviction Policies, Adds Mandatory Mediation
This program will begin on the first day after the eviction moratorium ends
Hawaii to Begin Paying Out UI Benefits Through MEUC Program
MEUC benefits are available for the week ending Jan. 2, 2021, through the week ending Sept. 4, 2021.
Hawai´i Makes Juneteenth Official Day of Remembrance
Currently, 48 other States have passed similar laws to make Juneteenth a ceremonial holiday.
WATCH: Body Cam Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting Released
Hawai‘i Police Department provided body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Hilo Sunday, June 13.
HMSA to Close Kona Office, Transition to Virtual Service
The Hawai‘i Medical Service Association (HMSA) will close its Kona office and transition to virtual servicing, effective July 16.
Mountain View Man Faces Assault Charges After Allegedly Attacking 2 People
A Mountain View is facing assault charges after attacking two people, including his girlfriend, last week.
Judges Grant Early Release of Inmates Amid COVID Outbreak at HCCC
The State Public Defenders Office in Hawai‘i County started filing motions for early release of inmates due to the COVID-19 outbreak at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center.
