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Brush Fire Shuts Down Portion of Highway 19 in Hāmākua Area
Highway 19 on the Hilo side of Honoka‘a is closed due to a brush fire, officials reported this afternoon, June 4.
Hawai´i to Abolish All Inter-Island Travel Restrictions
Pre-pandemic travel norms are on their way back to the Hawaiian Islands.
No New COVID Cases Reported in HCCC Outbreak
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) has remained unchanged at 99, authorities confirmed Friday afternoon.
25 New Cases of Coronavirus on Big Island Friday
The state’s two-week average is 52 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
Kaukau 4 Keiki to Provide Meals For Big Island Children
Kaukau 4 Keiki will provide a seven-day kit of breakfast and lunch supplies, including locally sourced produce.
Removal of Invasive Vegetation Scheduled at National Historical Park in North Kona
Trail and area closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park later this month in an effort to remove invasive, non-native vegetation.
SCP Hilo Hotel, HWF Partner to Keep Big Island Beaches Pristine
The newly opened Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hilo Hotel, is partnering with Hawai’i Wildlife Fund (HWF) to ensure the Big Island’s beaches stay beautiful.
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.
