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DOH Reports 114 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 114 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 30,684.
Chad Kālepa Baybayan, Master Navigator and Captain of the Hōkūleʻa Dies at 65
Chad Kālepa Baybayan, master (pwo) navigator and captain of the Hōkūleʻa passed away suddenly on April 8 of natural causes while visiting and caring for ʻohana in Seattle, Washington.
Weekend District Testing for COVID-19: April 10, 2021
COVID-19 testing is available in three districts today, April 10.
Trailers, Dump Beds to be Restricted From Transfer Stations Islandwide
All trailers and dump beds will be prohibited to use at transfer stations islandwide starting Friday, April 16.
Governor’s Emergency Proclamation For COVID Extends Eviction Moratorium
Gov. David Ige’s 19th emergency proclamation for COVID-19 extends the eviction moratorium.
2 Missing Maile Pickers Found After Spending Overnight in Forest
Two maile pickers were rescued after spending overnight in the forest north of Stainback Highway.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: April 10-16
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for April 10-16.
Red Cross Responds to Structure Fire in Paradise Park
No injuries were reported after a structure fire in Paradise Park this morning, April 9.
Kona Gym Now Offering Boxing Program for Parkinson’s Patients
Pacific Island Fitness and the Hawaiian Parkinson’s Association have teamed up to offer Rock Steady Boxing, a boxing program for Parkinson’s Patients, in Kona.
DOT Predicts Summer Travel Boom to Hawaii
Those with the travel bug need to plan at least two hours ahead for summer travel, per the Hawaii Department of Transportation.
DOH Reports 87 New Cases of COVID Statewide
The state’s two-week average is 88 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
County Reopens Greenwaste Collection at Big Island Transfer Station
For more information, contact the Solid Waste Administration office.
HPD Releases Weekly Arrest Warrants: April 9, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants list.
Hawai‘i Island Renters Behind on Utility Bills Urged to Seek Help Through New County Program
Millions of dollars in federal assistance to households behind on rent and electric bills will be available through the Hawai‘i County Emergency Rental Assistance Program starting Monday, April 12.
What’s That (Seismic) Noise?
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) uses dozens of seismometers to locate individual earthquakes and identify signals that are related to faulting and magma movement within our volcanoes.
Pua Wong Walks Road to Recovery After Traumatic Mauna Kea Accident
After nearly dying on the slopes of Mauna Kea following a sledding accident, Big Island woman Pua Wong is slowly reclaiming her life.
Authorities Search For Wanted Ka‘ū Woman
Hawai‘i County police are searching for a wanted Big Island woman.
Firearm Found in Carry-On Luggage at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Wednesday, April 7, found a firearm in the carry-on luggage of a departing passenger.
KTA to Host Mass Vaccination Clinic in Hilo Friday
KTA Super Stores is hosting its All Together Now Community Vaccination Clinic on Friday in Hilo.
DWS to Close Hilo Road For Water System Work
The County of Hawai‘i’s Department of Water Supply (DWS) has announced a road closure on multiple days over the next two weeks.
