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3 Arrested After Drugs, Ammunition, Weapons Recovered from Kainaliu Property
A search warrant executed on a property in Kainaliu yielded the discovery of drugs, three weapons ammunition and three arrests.
Mass COVID Vaccination Clinics Continue Weekly, Walk-Ins Accepted on Fridays
Kona Community Hospital held its second mass vaccination clinic on Thursday at the Kona Community Aquatic Center gym.
VOLCANO WATCH: Seismicity preceding the 2020 eruption of Kīlauea Volcano
HVO scientists continue to keep a close eye on Kīlauea and the other volcanoes around the island, always analyzing and interpreting data for any hint of activity that may precede the next eruption, wherever it may be.
Big Island Beach Parks in W. Hawai´i Closed Until Further Notice
Hawai´i County has closed all beach parks in West Hawai´i immediately and indefinitely.
Volcanoes National Park Saw Huge Decline in Visitors in 2020
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park lost a significant number of visitors last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Health Dept. Reports 60 New COVID Cases
The state’s two-week average is 43 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
NWS Cancels Statewide Tsunami Watch
The National Weather Service has cancelled a tsunami watch for the state of Hawai´i.
State Advises Emergency Prep in Wake of Tsunami Watch
The Hawai´i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is advising those in low-lying areas across the state to begin emergency preparations after the National Weather Service issued a tsunami watch for all of Hawai´i.
Tsunami Watch Issued For Hawai´i
The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami watch for the state of Hawai´i as of 9:38 am Thursday.
Kīlauea Housing Recovery Grant Authorized by County Council
The Hawai‘i County Council passed two measures Wednesday, authorizing the County to receive $83.84 million in US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds.
Police Arrest 19 for DUI Over Last Week
During the week of Feb. 22 through March 1, 2021, Hawai‘i Police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Finalists Named to Fill Hawaiʻi County Seat on UH Board of Regents
The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) for the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents has presented a list of candidates to Gov. David Ige to fill one Hawaiʻi County seat.
COVID-19 Vaccines Soon to be Offered to Kūpuna 70 Years Old and Older
The state is expanding the pool of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations by offering shots to kūpuna age 70 and older beginning Monday, March 8.
Virtual Voices: KHS Choir Harmonize ‘Over My Head’
The kids in the KHS choir wouldn’t let COVID stop them from coming together in a virtual format to perform “Over My Head.”
Senate Health Committee Recommends Libby Char as DOH Director
The Senate Health Committee today, March 3, voted to recommend that the Senate consent to the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth “Libby” Char as Director of the Department of Health (DOH).
Daily Update: No New COVID-19 Cases Reported on The Big Island
e Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 20 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 27,640. Two new COVID-related deaths were reported.
2 Women Sought in Theft at Kona Store
Hawai‘i Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two women who stole a shopper’s backpack from the men’s section of a discount department store in Kona last month.
Police Seek Public’s Help Find Missing Nā‘ālehu Woman
Hawai‘i Police is asking the public’s assistance in locating a Nā‘ālehu woman who’s been reported missing.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Hilo Man
Hawaiʻi Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Hilo man.
