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Above-Average Rainfall Recorded on Kona Slopes Second Month in a Row
On the Kona slopes, rain gages posted yet another month of near to above-average rainfall, the National Weather Service reports.
25 People Hospitalized on Big Island for COVID-19
The Department of Health reported 615 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the overall total to 45,860.
Latest CDC Eviction Order Applies to All Major Counties in Hawaiʻi
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a new order temporarily halting evictions in counties with heightened levels of community transmission of COVID-19, which applies to counties of Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kauaʻi and the City and County of Honolulu.
No Injuries Reported After Waikoloa Structure Fire
No injuries were reported after a structure fire in Waikoloa Friday, Aug. 6.
Bay Clinic Uses Gift Card Incentives to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination
The Bay Clinic in Hilo continues to offer gift cards as an incentive to residents to take the COVID-19 vaccination.
HPD Seeks Help Finding 13-Year-Old Runaway
Authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance in locating a 13-year-old boy reported as a runaway.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Aug. 7-13
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for the week of Aug. 7-13.
245 Water Drops Help Douse Historic Big Island Fire
Hawaii Fire Chief Kazuo Todd said crews are currently addressing flare-ups within the scorched 40,000 acres spanning across the Hāmākua and South Kohala Districts.
Queens’ MarketPlace Hosts Back-to-School Bash, Free Vaccination Clinic Saturday
Queens’ MarketPlace is hosting its school with a Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 11 am to 4 pm.
Missing Stand-Up Paddleboarder on Maui Found, Rescued
A stand-up paddleboarder was rescued this morning 1.25 nautical miles off of Ukumehame Beach Park after spending overnight in the ocean. She is in stable condition.
Big Island Home Deemed Total Loss Following Structure Fire
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Big Island Overtakes Maui in Total Cases, Hawaii Reports 2nd Day of 600+ Infections
Two new COVID-related deaths were also reported.
COVID Vaccine Clinic Scheduled at Kona Commons Next Week
COVID-19 vaccinations will be available Saturday, Aug. 14, at Kona Commons Shopping Center, just outside Jean’s Warehouse, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon.
HPD Weekly Outstanding Warrants List: Aug. 6, 2021
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
Dozens of Junk Vehicles Removed From Ocean View Properties
Fifty-eight junk vehicles were removed from Hawaiian Ocean View Estates HOVE parcels during the county’s first Rural Area Junk Vehicle Collection event.
Spaceborne Sentinel Keeps Watch Over Hawaiian Volcanoes
Many imaging satellites are polar orbiting, staying closer to Earth’s surface in a low orbit.
‘We Can’t be Compelled to Take the Vaccination’
Union leaders expressed frustration with Gov. David Ige’s recent use of emergency powers to mandate state and county employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
HPD Seeks Missing Pāhoa Man
Police ask anyone with information on Carl-Smith’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line.
All State, County Employees Now Subject to Vaccination Mandate
Gov. David Ige on Thursday used the emergency powers of his office to institute a vaccination mandate for all state and county employees.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help Finding Wanted Hilo Man
Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a wanted Hilo man who is considered armed and dangerous.
