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New Federal Funding Slated to Support Hawai‘i Airports, Buses, Clean Energy, Water Systems

At least $2.8 billion in new federal funding is slated for Hawaii to support the state’s airports, buses, clean energy and water systems.

COVID-19 Testing Available in Kona, South Kohala

Two separate COVID-19 testing locations are set up today.

DUIs Up 25 Percent Year-Over-Year

DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue island-wide.

HPD Seeks Missing Big Island Teenager

Authorities are searching for a Big Island runaway.

Kona Trolley Back in Action Under Hele-On Umbrella

In partnership with Kailua-Kona businesses, the County of Hawai’i Mass Transit Agency has re-launched the Kona Trolley route as Hele-On Route 201.

Public Officials Plead With Hawai´i to get Vaccinated

Hospital beds across the state are filling up, with 224 patients under care for COVID-19 infection, 214 of whom are unvaccinated.

Hawai´i Reaches 500 New Cases Per Day

One new COVID-related death was also reported.

Big Island Police Advise Public of ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Suspect

Police caution members of the public not to approach Gonsalves and to immediately contact police.

UH Researchers Identify Deadly Marine Virus in Deceased Dolphin

The finding has alerted scientists and marine wildlife managers to the potential for a novel morbillivirus outbreak in Hawaiʻi’s dolphins and whales.

Governor Ige Invests in Innovative Education Programs

The GEER innovation grant program was developed and implemented in coordination with the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Advisory Group, which is composed of education leaders from Hawaiʻi’s public, private and charter schools.

Hilo Theater Auditions

For auditions, individuals should prepare a song (16 bars minimum) in an appropriate style & bring sheet music.

August Artisan Market at Kona Commons

The market, as well as the center, is observing all government-mandated COVID-19 safety protocols, including hand sanitization and face masks.

Observatories Assemble to Solve “Energy Crisis” on Jupiter

Observations from JAXA’s Hisaki satellite showed that conditions at the time of the Keck II temperature observations could generate a strong aurora on Jupiter.

Community Meeting to be Held on Zoom

Those interested in attending can join the Zoom meeting using the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86770661312.

Daily Cases in the 600s

The state’s two-week average is now 490 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 7.1%.

Virtual Public Meetings

The applicant will have to submit proof that they have a DUNS number and are actively registered in the CCR system with their project proposal packet.

Water Notice for August 18

AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS ALONG KALANIANAʻOLE AVENUE BETWEEN KAUHANE AVENUE AND KEA‘A STREET INCLUDING SILVA STREET; INCLUDING ANY SIDE ROADS AND LANES; SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test on Kalanianaʻole Avenue between the hours of 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug, 18, 2021. The […]

Community Invited to Celebrate Torah Dedication

The public is invited to a Torah celebration and talk story with Holocaust survivor Goldie Lefkowitz next week in Pana‘ewa.

3 People, 1 Dog Rescued from Sinking Boat in Hilo Bay

Three people and a dog were rescued off of Hilo Bay after a boat they were on started to sink Saturday afternoon.

HPD Officer Recognized for His Response in Assisting Disoriented Woman in Hāmākua

Officer Ivan Alatan was recognized as Officer of the Month in May for his response in helping a woman in Hāmākua.
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