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New COVID Cases Top 100 in Hawai‘i Thursday
To date, a total of 1,105,651 doses of vaccine have been administered statewide.
Kaiser Launches Initiative to Promote Vaccine Equity
Kaiser members and non-members are eligible to sign up for their vaccinations through online portals.
Agritourism Showcased in New Hawaii Farm Trails App
Information on Hawai‘i’s agritourism operations can now be accessed in the palm of your hand.
O´ahu Police Nab Suspect in Brutal Assault of Big Island Kūpuna
The suspect, a previously convicted felon, has been arrested in the past for both domestic abuse and assault.
Police Catch Up To, Arrest Female Suspect in Kona
Big Island authorities have taken a 30-year-old Ocean View woman into custody.
Visitor Accused of Manslaughter Allowed to Return to US Mainland
A Pennsylvania visitor facing a manslaughter charge will return home to the US mainland.
Hawai´i Hotel Performance Sees Meaningful March Uptick
While the overall results were promising, they did vary by county.
Watch: Lehua Island Now Rat Free
Lehua Island has been declared rat-free after a decade-long eradication effort, officials announced Wednesday, April 21.
Daily COVID Rates Hold Steady as Vaccination Count Approaches 1.1 Million
The state’s two-week average is 80 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Big Island Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday
Big Island residents with prescription drugs they’d like to dispose of will have an opportunity to do so this weekend.
More Than 100 Active COVID Cases Monitored as District Testing Continues
Two district tests, open to the public, are scheduled on the Big Island for Wednesday.
Overdue Hiker Found in Kalapana Gardens
An overdue hiker was found confused walking in a lava field in the area of Piilani Road and Kalapana Gardens.
Fire Destroys Building in Moa‘ula Farm Area
A fire in the Moa’ula Farm Area destroyed a 1400-square-foot agriculture storage building on Monday, April 20.
Volcano Community Voices Fear, Anger After Reported Sex Assault
A reported sexual assault outside a Volcano home has left the community fearing for their safety.
Tourists’ Vehicle Struck By Possible Bullet on Drive to Hanalei
Cindi and David Pittman were headed to Hanalei by way of Highway 56, approximately 15 minutes outside of Princeville, after a long day of travel when they heard the thud of some heavy projectile slam into the rear passenger side door.
Hawai´i Inter-Island Travel Exception On The Way For Vaccinated Residents
Governor David Ige on Tuesday announced that a travel exception is coming soon for fully-vaccinated individuals who received their shot(s) in Hawai´i.
Woman Suffers Minor Injuries After Reported Shark Attack
A 57-year-old woman suffered minor injuries after a suspected shark attack in Kukio Bay this morning, April 20.
Water Tank Construction, Maintenance Scheduled in Puʻukapu
Water tank construction and maintenance is scheduled for Puʻukapu Non-Potable Water System.
Prosecutors Defer to Court on Visitor’s Request to Return to Mainland
Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is deferring to the court after a Pennsylvania man, accused of manslaughter, requested to return to the US Mainland.
Governor Releases Nearly $300 Million in CIP Funds
Gov. David Ige announced the state released more than $278 million for Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) in the month of March to fund critical public infrastructure projects across the State of Hawai‘i. Monies released on the Big Island include those for improvements at various schools and airport facilities, among others. Statewide: March 2021 Project Name […]
