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COVID Spike Continues as Hawai‘i Registers Triple-Digit Cases Again
Monday is the fifth straight day Hawai‘i has registered at least 100 new cases of the virus.
Police Seek Theft Suspect in Kona Case
Big Island police have requested public assistance to identify the suspect in a theft case that occurred over the weekend.
Waimea Resilience Hub Offering CNA Training Scholarships
Applicants must be 18+ years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and be, or become certified in First Aid and CPR.
Vaccine Eligibility Expands to Ages 60 and Older Statewide, Younger on Big Island
All Hawai´i residents 60 years of age and older are eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccinations beginning today.
Wind Advisory in Effect For Big Island
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Big Island.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Big Island
Those in the area of the summits should plan on slippery road conditions.
New Bill To Fund Education of Japanese American Internment
The Japanese American Confinement Education Act will provide $38 million to preserve JACS — including the Honouliuli Internment Camp in Hawai‘i.
Summer Camp for Youth of Wounded Warriors
This adventure will include high ropes courses, surfing, swimming, yoga, hiking, Hawaiiana-based environmental activities, crafts, and recreational camp games.
Kamehameha Students Produce Film for Hōʻike Tradition
‘Eleau premiers April 2 on multiple platforms and follows the story of Kahalaopuna, the rainbow goddess of Mānoa and her fateful tragedy with love.
Water Notice for Hilo
The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test on Halekauila Street on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 between the hours of 4 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Fourth Day of Triple Digit Cases
The state’s two-week average is 83 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Hawaii Reports Over 100 New Cases of COVID-19 For Third Straight Day
Three new COVID-related deaths were also reported.
Community COVID-19 Testing Islandwide Saturday
Three district tests for COVID-19 are scheduled across the Big Island Saturday.
10 Hawaiʻi Airports to Receive Federal Funding
Ten airports across Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District will receive $26,795,585 from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Kumu, Mākua Gather for Sign Waving in Effort to Raise Awareness to Leadership Issues at Kona’s Hawaiian Immersion School
On Friday, March 26, parents, teachers and children from Ke Kula ‘O ‘Ehunuikaimalino gathered along Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway for a sign-waving, raising awareness to their plea for a change in the school’s administration.
Rescue Teams Save Overboard Mariner
Coast Guard and Navy crews have rescued a person who was missing at sea.
Merrie Monarch Festival Moves Forward
The development of rigorous safety guidelines and a television broadcast plan will allow for the safe return of the Merrie Monarch Festival after it was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Big Island Reports 14 New Cases of COVID Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 125 new cases of coronavirus Friday.
Visitor Arrivals Down 70% in February
According to preliminary statistics released by the Hawai´i Tourism Authority (HTA), the average daily census showed that there were 90,776 visitors in Hawai´i on any given day in February 2021, compared to 250,052 visitors per day in February 2020.
