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Police Seek 7 People for Questioning in Agricultural Thefts Along Hāmākua Coast
Authorities seek the publicʻs help in identifying seven individuals for questioning in several agricultural thefts occurring in the Pepe‘ekeō and Hāmākua areas.
52 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 429 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 69,573.
Public Help Sought in Finding Wanted Kona Man
Authorities are seeking the publicʻs help locating a Kailua-Kona man.
Vaccination Rate Among Salaried HIDOE Employees Hits 89%
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) reports 89% of its salaried employees are fully or partially vaccinated against COVID-19.
12 Arrested for DUI Over the Past Week
Twelve motorists were arrested during the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 5 for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Runaway Teen
Authorities seek the public’s help locating a 14-year-old boy from Mountain View reported as a runaway.
State launches Hawaiʻi SMART Health Card for Digital Vaccination Verification
The state will soon offer a new way to provide COVID-19 vaccination status as Honolulu and Maui Counties are set to begin a passport program, requiring such documentation before entering selected businesses and establishments.
3-Car Crash in Keaʻau Yields 1 Arrest
A 19-year-old Hilo woman is facing an array of offenses after a three-car crash in Keaʻau, sending one person to the hospital in critical condition.
HPD Issues 1 Citation Over Labor Day Weekend for COVID-19 Emergency Rule Violation
Hawaiʻi Police Department issued one citation over Labor Day weekend for a violation of Hawaiʻi County’s gathering rules in relation to COVID-19.
95 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 380 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 69,144.
Hilo Man Charged in Connection to Theft at Farmer’s Market
A Hilo man is facing theft charges after reportedly stealing avocadoes at the Hilo Farmer’s Market.
KCH Confirms New COVID-Related Death, HMC Designated as Monoclonal Antibody Clinic Site
Kona Community Hospital confirms one new COVID-related death as of Monday, Sept. 6, bringing the death toll at the facility up to 15.
N. Hawaiʻi Community Hospital Adjusts Visitor Policy to 1 Vaccinated Person Per Patient
Queenʻs North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital (QNHCH) will allow one visitor per patient upon proof of vaccination, starting Wednesday, Sept. 8.
Police ID Woman Attacked by Dogs in Puna
Authorities have identified a Puna woman attacked by dogs last month as 85-year-old Dolores Teresa Oskins of Keaʻau.
Elderly Puna Woman Attacked by Dogs Dies
An elderly Puna woman attacked by multiple dogs in Keaʻau last month succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at Hilo Medical Center on Sunday, Sept. 5.
50 New COVID-19 Infections Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 499 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 68,764.
New Noxious Weed Discovered in East Hawaiʻi
A new invasive plant, known as “devil weed” has been found on the Big Island.
Rep. Lowen to Host Talk Story on End of Eviction Moratorium and Next Steps
Rep. Nicole Lowen has scheduled a virtual talk story to discuss the end of the eviction moratorium and what the next steps are for tenants and landlords who owe or are owed back rent.
Residents Rally in Pāhoa Against COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Mandates
For the third Saturday in a row, dozens of Hawaiʻi Island residents have gathered in the Pāhoa roundabout to protest against vaccination and testing mandates.
HPD Identifies Man Killed in Pāhoa Crash
Authorities have identified a man killed in a single-vehicle crash in Puna over the weekend as Robert Lively.
