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Hilo Coffee With a Cop Event
This informal virtual event is an opportunity for community members to engage in conversation with their district police officers.
Aliʻi Drive Reopens After Nearly 18 Hours of Two-Lane Closure at Queen Kalama
As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, the main thoroughfare through Kailua-Kona was finally cleared and traffic allowed to resume.
Police Seek Help Finding 2 Runaway Teens
Authorities seek the public’s assistance in locating two east Hawai‘i runaways.
DOH Reports 41 New COVID Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 423 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 72,775.
Hawai’i County, UBER Partner for Free Rides to Vaccination Appointments
Nationally, Uber has pledged to provide up to 10 million free or discounted rides to help people get vaccinated.
Downed Utility Pole Causes Widespread Power Outage
Both lanes on a section of Aliʻi Drive remains closed due to a downed utility pole.
Comment Sought on Draft of New Maunakea Master Plan
The University of Hawaiʻi is seeking broad community feedback on a draft of a new Maunakea Master Plan that will guide land-use decisions on UH-managed Maunakea lands.
Kailua-Kona Road Closure
Authorities have asked motorists to stay clear of the area and use alternate routes.
More Social Restrictions Possible Should Hospitalization, Death Rates Not be Curbed
Case counts remain more significant than they were at any point in the pandemic pre-July of 2021,
PSD Offers Update on Mass Testing Results
The Department of Public Safety (PSD) was notified a deputy sheriff, assigned to the Sheriff Special Operations Section, has reported a positive test result.
Big Island Hospitalizations Decreasing Slowly
Testing and vaccination clinics are available at multiple locations across the Big Island Monday.
Cases Pressed Slightly Downward Monday as Vaccination Efforts Continue
The state’s two-week average is now 567 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6.9%.
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau Partial Park Closure
The park Visitor Center, Royal Grounds and Pu‘uhonua will remain open.
Road closure at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Sept. 16th.
For further information contact the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park at (808) 329-6881 ext.1329.
Police Offer Tips to Guard Against Vehicle Thefts and Break-ins
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The mobile app can also be used to track participant’s fundraising progress, deposit check donations, and message team members and donors via text message, email, WhatsApp, and Snapchat.
735 New Cases
A total of 3,848 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 660 have died.
DOH Recognize National Suicide Prevention Month
earn more about suicide prevention in Hawai‘i, visit http://health.hawaii.gov/injuryprevention/home/suicide-prevention/information/.
