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Missing Big Island Man Located
Hawai‘i Island police report that 50-year-old Bryan Wyler has been located in Ocean View in good health. Wyler was previously reported missing since Thursday, May 6, according to an HPD report. Specifics surrounding the report were not released.
Ola Brew Delves Into New Market With Award-Winning, Uniquely Hawaiian Spirit
Ola introduced its Okolehao to the public at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in April.
HPD Honors Fallen Officers During National Police Week
On Monday morning, May 10, Police Chief Paul Ferreira and Hawai‘i Police Department held a private ceremony at the “Ka Malu Aloha” police memorial wall in Hilo.
Pfizer Vaccine Green Lit For Children 12 And Up
The US Food and Drug Administration declared the vaccine safe for the expanded age group after testing was conducted on 2,000 children between 12 and 15 years old.
QNHCH to Offer Weekly Walk-Up Vaccination Clinic
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital plans to offer weekly walk-in vaccination opportunities for all state residents aged 16 years and older.
VIDEO: Nine Hikers Cited For Trespassing on Anniversary of Mother’s Day Tragedy
On Mother’s Day, May 9, 1999, eight people were killed and nearly three dozen were hurt when rocks tumbled down the waterfall’s steep cliffs.
HPD Launches Unsolved Homicides Web Section
People with information pertaining to unsolved homicides may submit tips anonymously on the website.
Toby Taniguchi Named to Hawaiian Electric Board
Taniguchi also leads Community First, a nonprofit founded by his late father, Barry Taniguchi, a forum for finding ideas to improve health and reduce medical costs on Hawaiʻi Island.
UH Competition Winner’s Project May Help Rail Construction
Pulse Utility was one of three finalists which presented to a group of judges at the venture competition’s final virtual event on May 5.
Hawaii to Receive $14 Million to Help Families with Rent
New Funding From the American Rescue Plan Follows The $352 Million In Rental Assistance Allocated to Hawai‘i.
Eight New Cases Identified On Big Island
Eight new cases of the virus were identified on the Big Island Sunday, per DOH statistics.
STARS Program Accepting Applications
Young women, ages 14 and up, are eligible to apply for this week-long summer program.
Look Before you Lock your Car
The children that died from vehicular heatstroke ranged in age from five days to 14 years with more than half of the deaths, 54 percent, under two years of age.
Inouye Secures Funding for 2 CIP Projects in District 4
Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye has secured $3.8 million in funding for two capital improvement projects in District 4.
14 Tons of Ocean Debris Taken to Waikoloa Landfill
Two years worth of collected ocean debris was taken to the Waikoloa landfill over the past two weekends by volunteers with the Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund (HWF).
Teacher Feature: Bill Chen, Kealakehe High
Bill Chen started as a Vice Principal at Kealakehe High School last summer but has worked in West Hawai’i schools for eight years.
Rainfall Summary for April 2021
Most of the April rainfall totals across the Big Island were near to below average.
DOH Reports 91 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 91 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday.
