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IRONMAN Poised to Return to Big Island in 2021
IRONMAN’s grueling 140.6-mile trek across the Big Island’s leeward side is set to begin Oct. 9, presumably preceded by the customary week of events leading to the sport’s grandest race.
Hawaii Approaches 100 Daily Cases Friday, Experts Urge More Caution
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 99 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 28,608.
HPD Outstanding Warrants: March 19, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly list of individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Kahele Proposes South Kona Coast as National Heritage Area
Hawaiʻi’s US House delegation jointly introduced two measures to pursue the creation of the first National Heritage Areas (NHA) in the State of Hawaiʻi.
HPD Searching For Missing Big Island Woman
Hawai‘i Island police are requesting public assistance to locate 33-year-old Shauntee Hoku Perez.
Big Island Man Goes Missing in Hilo
Kalani John Romero has been reported missing by the Hawai´i Police Department.
HVO Reports Earthquake Swarm Under Mauna Loa
On March 18, 2021, (HVO) recorded more than 40 earthquakes beneath the upper Ka‘ōiki seismic zone, about 13 miles WNW of Volcano.
BIPC Honors Waimea Community Association, Calls Out Governor Ige
The Big Island Press Club (BIPC) on Tuesday handed out its highest honor alongside its worst rebuke.
Kīlauea Avenue Closed For Several Hours
The Hawai´i Police Department has closed Kīlauea Avenue between Hale Manu Road and Highway 11.
Seven New COVID Cases on Big Island Thursday
The state’s two-week average is 60 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
Puna Man Faces Charges After Allegedly Threatening Woman With Spear Gun
A Puna man is facing felony abuse charges after threatening a woman with a spear gun and machete at a residence in Ainaloa.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Wake of Atlanta Killings that Left 8 People Dead
This action is taken to honor the victims of gun violence carried out on March 16 in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
Kea‘au Structure Destroyed in Blaze
No injuries were reported after a single-story wooden structure in Keaau was destroyed in a blaze Wednesday morning, March 17.
Former Kaua‘i JROTC Instructor Granted Bail Reduction
Waimea High School’s former JROTC instructor accused of sexually assaulting a former student was granted a bail reduction.
HPD Seeks Public’s Identifying Suspects in Fraud Case
Hawai‘i Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying two males who were recently caught on video surveillance making fraudulent charges on credit cards at a Hilo business.
Coffee Leaf Rust ‘Emergency’ Prompts Request For New Fungicide, Threatens Organic Farming
Confirmation of coffee leaf rust in Hawai`i has complicated the state’s $56 million coffee industry.
DOH Reports 69 New COVID Cases Wednesday
The state’s two-week average is 56 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
HPD Promotes 2 Female Captains to Rank of Major
Hawai‘i Police Chief Paul Ferreira has promoted two female captains to the rank of Major effective March 16, 2021.
