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Taxing Tourists to Protect Oceans a Top Goal of 9 Marine Bills Signed Tuesday
The legislation covers a wide range of ocean issues, including the criminalization of entangling and killing sharks, the creation of revenue through tourism, and better enabling conservation officers to enforce laws.
HPD Renews Request for Help in Finding Hilo Man
Authorities have renewed their request for assistance in locating a Hilo man.
Big Island Woman Located
Hara was initially reported missing to the HPD Sunday, who issued a public call for assistance to help locate her.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Resumes Normal Operations
All outbound gates are now open after a lockdown due to a potential security incident at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman this morning, June 8.
Health Dept. Confirms 33 New COVID Cases
The state’s two-week average is 46 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 0.9%.
Have You Seen Him?
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 15-year-old Puna boy, reported as a runaway.
Potential Security Incident Closes Gates to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
A potential security incident closes gates to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, officials announced this morning.
Lane Closure Scheduled for Further Investigation into S. Kona Fatal Crash
Partial road closure in South Kona is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, to allow for further investigation into a crash that left an Ocean View teen dead last month.
Big Island Students Complete DARE Program
Students across Big Island public schools were recognized in a celebration after completing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program.
Coast Guard Calls Off Search For Paddler Missing Off Big Island
The search had been ongoing since Saturday.
HPD Seeks Juvenile Runaway
Hawai’i Island Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile male who has been reported as a runaway.
Indoor Gathering Sizes, Restaurant Capacity to Increase in Hawai´i Soon
Gov. David Ige on Monday, June 7, set additional vaccination benchmarks for gatherings and restaurants.
Hawaiʻi Telescope Spots Three Near-Earth Objects
As a particular NEO moves about the sun, its orbit may occasionally bring it to where it can be observed from Earth, but sometimes that window of opportunity may only be a few days.
Hawai‘i Reports 33 New Cases of COVID
The state’s two-week average is 49 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 0.9%.
Kohala Center Receives 150K For Native Hawaiian Support
The Kohala Center announced Monday, June 7, that it has received a grant award totaling $150,000 through the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Police Identify Man Missing at Sea
The Hawai’i Fire Department and Coast Guard were contacted and are making area checks in the ocean and the immediate coast line.
UH to Receive $210 Million for Research
The award highlights the role the University of Hawai‘i plays in the local economy, as summarized in the recent report by the University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization.
PTA Training, Convoy and Hunting Advisory for June 2021
There are no planned convoys, however, as PTA Public Affairs will advise the community once requests are submitted.
Father’s Day Market at Kona Commons
The Center’s shops, services, and restaurants also offer Father’s Day gift options.
