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Hilo Man Slapped With $600K Fine For Poisoning Prawn in Stream
A Hilo man was fined more than $600,000 after he reportedly poured poison into the Pāheʻeheʻe Stream resulting in the deaths of an estimated 6,250 Tahitian prawns.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: May 15-21
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the week of May 15-21.
Local Artist Completes New Mural in Hilo
Toyota Hawaii and Big Island Toyota have partnered with Temple Children to commission its first large-scale mural in Hilo.
New Military Convoys Scheduled for Saturday
New convoys of military vehicles are scheduled for, Saturday, 15 May 2021, from Kawaihae Harbor to Pōhakuloa Training Area.
Hawai‘i Daily COVID Averages on Decline
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 83 new cases of coronavirus Friday.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: May 14, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants list.
How Are Lava Levels, Volumes Measured at Kīlauea Summit Lava Lake?
Kīlauea’s summit lava lake in Halemaʻumaʻu is approaching its five-month anniversary on Thursday, May 20, while the water lake that occupied the crater for the previous seventeen months seems like a distant memory.
HPD Renews Request For Information on Murder Investigation
A Big Island murder case from early last year remains an active investigative matter for Hawai‘i County police.
Masks to Remain Mandatory in Hawai´i Indefinitely
Hawai´i’s coronavirus restrictions aren’t going anywhere just yet.
Rollbacks on Mask, Social Distancing Mandates Could Come Soon in Hawaii
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dramatically shifted its guidelines on what behaviors are safe for fully-vaccinated individuals.
House, 2 Vehicles Destroyed in Morning Fire
A single-story home along with two vehicles was destroyed in a fire in Kea‘au this morning.
Schatz Urges Ige to Lift Restrictions on Youth Sports, Permitting Surf and Regatta Competitions
US Sen. Brian Schatz has called on Gov. David Ige to lift restrictions on youth sporting events, including allowing parents and guardians to cheer on their athletes in person and permitting surf competitions and regattas to resume while adhering to CDC guidelines.
Lions Club of Kona Presents College Scholarships to 6 Konawaena Seniors
The Lions of Kona showed their support of community youth by presenting college scholarships to six Konawaena High School Seniors.
Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Society to Hold Virtual Performance
The Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra Society is set to perform a virtual concert in the coming days.
Millions in Education Grants Available For Hawaii Schools
The federal government provided GEER funds to all 50 states, giving governors the opportunity to rethink their approach to education during the pandemic and to ensure the continuation of learning.
Victim Who Died of Medical Emergency at Kailua Pier Identified
A man was found in the midst of a medical crisis on the Kailua Pier late last month.
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