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Big Island COVID Hospitalizations Drop to 25, as Testing/Vaccination Sites Continue
The slow and gradual decline of new cases and hospitalizations has been aided by testing and vaccination clinics across the Big Island.
Hawaiian Airlines CEO Expresses Dismay Over Assault of Flight Attendant
Hawaiian Airlines CEO and president expressed his dismay over the assault of a flight attendant on a flight from Honolulu to Hilo Thursday morning, Sept. 23.
Big Island Police Release Names of 25 Wanted Individuals
Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.
68 New COVID Infections Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 403 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 77,369.
Observations and Impacts of the 2017–18 Ambae, Vanuatu Eruption
The island of Ambae, in Vanuatu, is a large basaltic shield volcano that lies along the subduction zone between Fiji and Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific.
Vacation Rental Performance Reports Big Gains in August
A vacation rental is defined as the use of a rental house, condominium unit, private room in private home, or shared room/space in private home.
HPD Seeks Kurtistown Runaway
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Koali‘i Kuhia, who was reported as a runaway.
6th Hawaiian Monk Seal Found Dead on Molokaʻi
The sixth death of a Hawaiian monk seal on Molokaʻi within the past year has authorities investigating the cause.
IRONMAN to Move World Championship From Hawai`i to Utah
IRONMAN announced Thursday that its World Championship event will move outside of Hawai`i for the first time next year.
Hawaiʻi Incentivizes New Airport Screeners With up to $400 Bonuses Monthly
The State of Hawaiʻi needs 100 airport screeners to serve on the frontlines at airports across the state.
Hilo-Bound Hawaiian Flight Turns Back to Honolulu After Flight Attendant Assaulted
A Hilo-bound Hawaiian Airlines flight was turned around shortly after departing Honolulu after a passenger reportedly assaulted a flight attendant, airline officials confirmed this morning.
Hawaiʻi Records Another Day of Double-Digit COVID Deaths Thursday
The state’s two-week average is now 421 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 5%.
Fifth-Graders at Kona Pacific Charter School Tackle 5K Race in Virtual Run Series
Nearly two dozen fifth-graders from a Kealakekua charter school channeled their inner kukini (swift runner) to participate in the schoolʻs first virtual 5K race.
COVID Vaccine, Testing Requirements Implemented for Judiciary Employees
Starting Monday, Sept. 27, Hawaiʻi State Judiciary employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Free Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program Begins on Big Island
Mediation is a safe, private, and neutral setting for landlords and tenants to discuss how to move forward.
School Sports to Resume Friday
Sports are back in play across Hawai´i, but only for those participants who have been vaccinated.
US Military to Run Big Island Convoys Again Thursday
Convoy leaders will use straight-away sections of Waikoloa Access Road and Daniel K. Inouye Highway to pull over and allow motorists to pass safely.
Authorities Investigate Possible Arson in Pāhoa Structure Fire
An initial report came in to the Hawai´i Fire Department at 6 pm of a structure fire on Kahakai Boulevard.
Native Hawaiian Health Promoted Through $2 Million Grant
The Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity will lead efforts, including research, education, service, and policy development related to addressing health disparities and advancing health equity in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations.
DOH Reports 12 More COVID-Related Deaths
A total of 38 new infections were identified on the Big Island Wednesday.
