News
84 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 460 new COVID-19 cases as Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 51,199.
1 Person Dead After Collision Between Pickup Truck and School Bus in Honokaʻa
One person is dead after a pickup truck and school bus collided on Highway 19 in Honokaʻa early this morning.
4-Car Crash on Highway 190 Sends 6 to Hospital
Six people were transported to the hospital after a four-car crash on Highway 190 near mile marker 11 Monday, Aug. 16.
Traffic Crash Closes Highway Between Waimea and Honokaʻa
A portion of Highway 19 in the Hāmākua District is closed due to a traffic accident this morning and is anticipated to be closed for several hours.
Traffic Collision Closes Highway 190
Motorists are advised to use Queen Ka´ahumanu Highway for travel between Kona and Waimea.
Judiciary Postpones Jury Trials Until October
All other court proceedings, many of which are conducted remotely by Zoom, will be held as scheduled.
US Health Officials to Recommend Booster Shot For Most Vaccinated People
The Biden administration is expected to announce the recommendations within the next week.
Police Pursuit Ends in Waters of Kailua Bay
Officers retrieved the suspect a few hundred yards from shore.
High Surf Advisory Issued For All Hawaiian Islands
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
Elderly Puna Woman in Critical Condition Following ‘Vicious’ Dog Attack
The two dogs were captured by Animal Control and remain at a secure location.
Flood Advisory Issued For Big Island Into Monday Night
This advisory may need to be extended if flooding persists.
DOH Reports 539 New Cases as Delta Variant Surges on
The state’s two-week average is now 652 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 7.5%.
HPD Trying to Identify Unknown Fraud Suspect
Police ask anyone with information regarding this investigation to call the department immediately.
La´i´ōpua 2020 Will Use Grant to Help Kealakehe High School Students
La´i´ōpua 2020 is one of 194 organizations statewide chosen to receive a portion of the $7 million in funding made available.
Fire Crews Wrap Up Latest Big Island Brush Fire
The blaze was initially reported Friday afternoon near the 48 mile-marker Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Officer Caldwell-Kaai Honored
During his short tenure, Officer Caldwell-Kaai has distinguished himself with his steadfast determination in tracking down individuals with outstanding warrants.
Puna Residents Invited to Join Resilience Action Teams
Examples of projects led by Action Teams include establishing resilience hubs (social/economic), invasive species mitigation and native forest restoration (natural environment), protecting wahi kūpuna (cultural), and restarting the Pahoa Village Master Plan process (built environment).
Seeking Vendor for Golf Course Restaurant
Interested vendors must submit their intent to bid by 2 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2021, and final bids must be submitted by 2 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2021.
Hawai‘i Land Trust Receives $50,000
To date, Hawaiʻi Land Trust has protected more than 21,500 acres of land throughout the Islands – 2,100 acres are
Hawaiʻi Land Trust owned public preserves open for everyone to enjoy, and over 19,000 acres are protected via
conservation easements restricting privately owned lands. HILT protects coastlines, wahi kupuna (Hawaiian cultural landscapes), and lands that grow healthy food for Hawaiʻi’s people..
