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HPD Releases Weekly Outstanding Warrants List: Aug. 13, 2021
Hawaiʻi Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants list for Aug. 13, 2021.
151 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on the Big Island
The record number of COVID-19 cases reported in a day was once again shattered with the Department of Health confirming 1,167 new cases this morning, Aug. 13.
Volcano Watch: 1790 Was a Bad Year at Kīlauea
More people were probably killed by the 1790 eruption of Kīlauea than by any other eruption in what is now the United States.
County Councilwoman Hopes to Address Squatting Problems With Creation of Task Force
Hawai‘i County Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz, who represents the eastern Puna district, plans to present a resolution to her colleagues in the coming weeks to create a task force to address what she describes as a squatting crisis on the Big Island.
Hawai´i on Brink of Healthcare Crisis as Pandemic Booms
The State and County of Hawai´i are on the edge of a healthcare crisis.
Hawai‘i Community College to Offer New Sustainability Certificate
Hawai‘i Community College is offering a new Academic Subject Certificate (ASC) in Sustainability starting in the Fall 2021 semester that aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to help address some of today’s biggest challenges.
UH-Discovered Comet Could Become Visible in Spring 2022
A new comet discovered this summer by University of Hawaiʻi’s Pan-STARRS1 telescope atop Hakeakalā may become bright enough for spectators to see as it moves closer to Earth.
Bay Clinic Offers Mass Vaccination Event This Weekend
Bay Clinic will hold another event on Saturday, Sept. 4 to administer the second dose of the vaccine.
122 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 549 new cases of coronavirus statewide Thursday, bringing the overall total to 48,397.
No HCCC Inmates Currently Suffering from COVID, Officials Report
One staff member at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center tested positive for COVID-19, according to state officials Wednesday, Aug. 11.
HFD, PTA Extinguish 10-Acre Brush Fire
The Hawaiʻi Fire Department and the Pōhakuloa Fire Department have stamped out a 10-acre brush fire off of Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Big Island Police Seek Woman on Outstanding Warrants
Anyone with information about Florendo’s whereabouts is asked to contact the police department immediately.
Flood Advisory Issued for Big Island
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.
‘Armed and Dangerous’ Suspect Sought by Big Island Police
Hawai’i County Police are seeking a wanted Big Island fugitive who should be considered armed and dangerous.
DOH Suffers Reporting Issues, Partial Case Count Still Pushes 500 New Infections
Wednesday’s COVID-19 case total of 472 is a partial count.
Ladies Artisan Market to Host Virtual Talk Story With Women Lawmakers From Hawai‘i Island
In honor of Women’s Equality Day, the Ladies Artisan Market, LLC, will host a virtual talk story with Hawai‘i Island’s female state representatives.
State Slated to Receive Funding Through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Hawai‘i is set to receive $24.7 million as part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Governor Ige Reinstates Social Gathering Restrictions Across Hawai´i
Governor David Ige on Tuesday announced an executive order that immediately reinstates several coronavirus-related restrictions throughout Hawai´i.
Big Island Reaches ‘Community Spread’ Amid Surge
The state’s two-week average is now 506 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 7.3%.
Expanded Services Coming to Hele-On
Hele-On will implement a new Sunday service in the Waimea, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, and Puna areas starting Sept. 5.
