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21 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 79 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 85,218.
Congrats to Kona Coffee Cupping Competition Winners
The 50th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival wrapped up on Saturday, Nov. 6.
UH Receives $1 Mil Grant in Effort to Protect Key Wildlife
The University of Hawaiʻi was awarded a $1 million grant for its continued efforts in protecting key wildlife species.
HPD Investigates Crash Involving Police Subsidized Vehicle
Just after 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, police responded to a one-car traffic crash at the intersection of Kekuanaoa Street and Kilauea Avenue.
Hawaiʻi Launches Savings Program That Protects Disability Benefits
ABLE accounts are federally established and managed at the state level.
Oahu School Hosts First Vaccination Clinic for Students Aged 5 to 11 Monday
Although highly encouraged, COVID-19 vaccinations are not mandatory for students to attend school.
HPD Searching For Elderly, ‘At Risk’ Missing Person on Big Island
The Hawai´i Police Department is seeking public help to locate an “at risk” missing person on the Big Island.
HPD Releases Names of 25 Wanted on Big Island
Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.
State’s Daily Infection Average Dips Below 100
A total of 17 new infections were identified on the Big Island Monday.
HPD Charges Big Island Man With Assault of Police Officer, Other Charges
At the time of his arrest, Nakapaahu was out of custody on bail pending an unrelated felony matter.
Police Seek Puna Woman Missing More Than a Month
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 28-year-old Irie Hegent who has been reported missing.
Structure Fire Ignites in Hilo Storage Facility
The Hawai´i Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Kilauea Avenue in Hilo Sunday evening.
Shark Attack Reported in Maui Waters
A spearfisher was reportedly bit by a small shark in Maui waters Sunday morning, according to the State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Trail and Area Closures at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
The reason for the closure is to provide public safety during the removal of invasive, non-native vegetation as the park will be using helicopter operations.
Kona Coffee Cupping Competition Names 2021 Winners
The globally accepted Specialty Coffee Association scoring system following tight protocol in a SCA/ Coffee Quality Institute certified cupping lab.
Officer Sluss Honored for Dedication to Community Service
Every month the Kona Crime Prevention Committee honors a police officer in west Hawaii as their Officer of the Month.
134 New Cases
A total of 4,825 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 962 have died.
Mahi‘ai Match-Up to Build Resilient Economies
Mana ʻŌlena, a family-owned business which is growing ʻōlena (tumeric) and ʻulu (breadfruit), won the 2020 Mahiʻai Match-Up competition and received a $10,000 cash prize.
Potential Ancestor of Modern Humans Identified
The name “bodoensis” comes from a skull found in Ethiopia.
Public Libraries to Close for Veterans Day, Thanksgiving
All libraries and support offices of the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System will be closed for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and Thanksgiving, Nov. 25.
