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Father, Son Recovered from COVID-19 Donate Plasma to Help in Fight Against Virus
A father and son recovered from COVID-19 have stepped up to fight the virus by donating convalescent plasma that will be used to help treat current patients suffering from the disease.
Various Repair Plans Presented for Pohoiki Boat Ramp
Various repair plans for the Pohoiki Boat Ramp were presented to the State Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday, Feb. 26.
Johnson & Johnson Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Use
Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine was cleared for use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.
Higher COVID Case Count Today Partially Due to Historic Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 106 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 27,503.
Flood Advisory Extended Into This Afternoon
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 1:15 p.m.
Downed Utility Pole in Honaunau Shuts Down Portion of Highway 11 for Hours
A downed utility pole in Honauanau that shut down a portion of Highway 11 for several hours has reopened one lane.
Flood Advisory Issued for Hilo, Puna Districts
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory in Hawai‘i County until 10:15 a.m.
Community COVID-19 Testing Sites: Feb. 27, 2021
COVID-19 screening and testing are scheduled in three districts today, Feb. 27.
Monthly Test Scheduled for Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System
The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of Hawai’i’s Statewide Alert and Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies.
HPD Seeks Teenaged Runaway
Police ask anyone with information on Soares’ whereabouts to call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.
Hilo Man Charged After Allegedly Striking, Stabbing Girlfriend
The charges against Camacho, 35, stem from an incident that took place Thursday afternoon in Hilo.
State Issues Record Fines Against Aquarium Fishing Couple
Husband and wife, Stephen Howard and Yukako Toriyama, were ordered to pay fines for fishing and boating violations, which happened last Sept. 15.
Flood Advisory Issued for Areas in W. Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 4:15 p.m.
New COVID Variant Discovered in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) confirms the presence of a new COVID variant in Hawai‘i.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Starting This Evening
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Maui and the Big Island from 6 p.m. this evening through Sunday afternoon.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Big Island Summits
A winter weather advisory is issued for Big Island summits til March 1.
Volcano Watch: When Will Mauna Loa Erupt Next?
Mauna Loa is not currently erupting. But there have been signs of elevated unrest above known background activity since July 2019.
