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Officials Advise of Dangers Swimming Near Hawaiian Monk Seal and Pup
Officials express safety concerns for beachgoers as a Hawaiian monk seal rests with her 3-week-old pup on O‘ahu’s Kaimana Beach.
Hawai´i Hotels See Meaningful Bounce Back in April
Hawai´i hotel room revenues statewide rose to $237.2 million (+2,210.8%) in April.
DWS Offices to Reopen to Walk-In Services
The Department of Water Supply (DWS) will reopen its offices to walk-in services starting June 1, 2021.
Woman Found Guilty in 2018 Fatal Hit-and-Run
A jury found a woman guilty of negligent homicide in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in South Kona in 2018.
Na’alehu Man Sought for Questioning in Kona Theft
Hawai‘i Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a Na’alehu man wanted for questioning in regards to a theft that occurred in Kona.hawa
Injured Hiker Rescued Out of Pololū Valley
A hiker complaining of knee pain was airlifted out of Pololū Valley Wednesday morning, May 19.
Upcoming Hurricane Season Projected to be Less Active
Two to five tropical cyclones are predicted for this year’s Central Pacific hurricane region, officials announced Wednesday.
Sailboat Caught on Kaua‘i Reef Removed, Impounded
Personnel from three DLNR divisions assisted in removing an unattended, illegally moored, 29-foot sailboat from the South Shore Ocean Recreation Management Area (ORMA) on Kaua‘i.
DOH Reports 73 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 73 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday.
UH Faculty Honored for Excellence in Teaching
Faculty at Hawai‘i Community College–Pālamanui and University of Hawaii at Hilo were among individuals recognized by the university for their innovation and commitment to educating students.
OHA Awards Funding to Support Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival
Moanalua Gardens Foundation (MGF) has received a $10,000 ‘Ahahui Grant award from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to support the virtual 44th annual Prince Lot Hula Festival to be broadcast in late October.
Hawai‘i Coffee Association to Host Virtual Conference, Statewide Cupping Competition
The statewide Hawaii Coffee Association (HCA) will hold its virtual conference and 12th statewide cupping competition in June.
Hawai´i Students Back to Full In-Person Learning This Fall, DOE Says
A return to regular activities will also include extracurriculars, such as sports and music.
Facial Imaging Technology Installed in Hawai‘i’s Airports as Part of Ongoing Effort Against COVID
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division has installed facial imaging technology at Hawaii’s five major airports in the state’s continued efforts to detect COVID-19 in the state.
Big Island Reports Zero New COVID Cases Tuesday
The state’s two-week average is 78 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Puna Man Faces Burglary, Property Damage Charges
A Puna man is facing charges of burglary and property damage following alleged crimes earlier this month.
County to End Community COVID-19 District Testing Program
Hawaiʻi County is transitioning away from its community COVID-19 district testing program at the end of the week.
Kurtistown Man Faces Drug, Firearm Charges in Federal Court
A federal court judge ordered a Kurtistown man to be detained pending his detention hearing on methamphetamine and firearm charges.
Untreated Wastewater Enters Kapue Stream Due to Blocked Sewer Manhole
Approximately 67,800 gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed from a manhole onto the ground and potentially into Kapue Stream.
