News
Volcano Watch: Mapping Kīlauea’s Gas Emissions
Over the summer of 2021, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) scientists conducted a detailed gas survey of the caldera floor and rim in order to understand the distribution of current emissions.
Man Wanted for Questioning in Puna Shooting Incident Turns Himself In
A Puna man wanted for questioning in connection to a shooting incident in Ainaloa has turned himself in.
3-Story Kona Home Destroyed in Early Morning Blaze
A three-story home in Kailua-Kona was destroyed in a fire early Saturday morning.
Hospital Update: HMC Continues to Operate Beyond Capacity
Hilo Medical Center continues to operate beyond capacity due to an ongoing surge in COVID-related cases.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: Sept. 11-17
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Sept. 11-17.
106 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 836 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 71,156.
Saturday COVID-19 Testing Clinics Scheduled Islandwide
COVID-19 community testing and vaccination clinics are scheduled in Hilo, Kona and South Kohala, Saturday, Sept. 11.
Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Victims Killed in 9/11 Attack
At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard in the State of Hawai‘i, on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
HPD Seek Public Help Locating Missing Teen
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 16-year-old runaway.
DOH Reports 140 New COVID-19 Cases on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 747 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 70,320.
Wanted Man Sought in Connection to Reported Shooting Incident in Puna
Authorities are seeking the publicʻs help locating a wanted Puna man for questioning in connection to a reported shooting in Ainaloa Thursday, Sept. 9.
Small Pāhoa Home Destroyed in Early Morning Fire
No injuries were reported following a 25-foot-by-20-foot structure fire in Pāhoa early Friday morning.
Male Wanted For Questioning in Connection to Vandalism Incident in Kona
Authorities seek the public’s help identifying a male wanted for questioning in connection to a vandalism that occurred in Kailua-Kona earlier this week.
Police Seek Help Finding 5 Runaway Teens
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating five runaways from Hilo.
Contractors, Visitors Must Show Vaccination Status to Enter State Facilities
Contractors and visitors must now require vaccination or testing status prior to entering state facilities on state property.
Woman Sought for Questioning in Connection to Purse Theft in Kona
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a woman sought for questioning in the theft of a purse in Kailua-Kona.
2 Former Tropical Cyclones Bring Moisture to Hawaiʻi Island
The state experienced remnant moisture from two tropical cyclones last month, according to the National Weather Service monthly rain summary report.
County Warns Against DMV Text Scam
Hawaiʻi County Department of Finance, Vehicle Registration and Licensing (VRL) division is warning the public of a text message scam circulating around the island claiming to offer “DMV refunds.”
