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Adrift Sailboat Sinks in South Kona Waters

The US Coast Guard is seeking any information regarding a reported adrift 30-foot white sailboat that sank six miles west of Captain Cook, Saturday, May 1.

Big Island Hits 2,700 Cumulative COVID Cases

The state’s two-week average is 92 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6.

Olson Trust Purchases Pahala Shopping Center

Ownership of the shopping center transferred in April.

Free Community COVID-19 Testing Schedule

Public coronavirus testing continues this weekend, with three district tests scheduled for Saturday.

Kahele Opens 2nd Congressional District Office in Hilo

Newly elected Congressman Kaiali‘i Kahele made history as the first Hawai‘i congressional representative to relocate the 2nd District’s office from Honolulu to Hilo.

Big Island Road Closures, May 1 to May 7

All projects are weather permitting.

Pāhoa Man Faces Charges Following Domestic Incident

Hawai‘i Island police charged the 47-year-old Pāhoa man with felony abuse and firearm offenses stemming from an incident in lower Puna earlier this week.

No Tsunami Threat After Large Earthquake in Japan

More information will be released of the tsunami threat status changes.

Post-Arrival COVID Testing to Continue on Big Island

The decision to continue the post-arrival testing program comes as the state moves toward its debut of vaccination exemptions for interisland travel.

Ongoing Brush Fire Reported on Big Island

The Hawai´i Fire Department was on scene as of 2 p.m. HST.

HVNP Announces Flight Operations For May

Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.

Haleki´i Farmers Market Celebrates Keiki This May Day

May Day is Keiki Day at the Haleki´i Farmers Market.⠀

Hawaii Over 100 COVID Cases Again Friday

To date, a total of 1,202,060 doses of COVID-19 vaccination have been administered statewide.

HPD Releases 25-Name Portion of Master Outstanding Warrant List

This is the official list from the Hawaii County Police Department.

Hilo Man Charged With Identity Theft

A Hilo man is being held on $141,000 bail after being charged with a myriad of offenses involving credit card and identity theft.

Officials Halt Visitation at Hilo Veterans Home Over COVID Concerns

The staff member in question works with food preparation and does not have direct contact with those who live in the home.

Volcano Watch: The Rise and Fall of Lava Lakes

May 3 marks three years since the start of the devastating lower East Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea.

Statewide COVID Cases Spike Above 100 Thursday

Most of the 69 active cases on the Big Island are located in the Kailua-Kona and Hilo areas.

Visitor Arrivals to Hawai´i Increase for First Time During Pandemic

This was the first time in 12 months visitor arrivals were up, but the year-to-date arrivals were still significantly down.

North Hawai’i Community Hospital to Offer COVID Vaccine Clinic, No Appointment Necessary

Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital (QNHCH) is offering vaccinations for those age 16 and older.
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