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Puna Woman Reported Missing
Police ask anyone with information on her whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.
Gyms Can Work Against Health During Pandemic, Study Finds
A 2020 coronavirus cluster traced to three fitness centers was highlighted in a scientific paper that was published today by the CDC.
Four New COVID-Related Deaths Identified in Hawai‘i
The state’s two-week average is 51 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Big Island Vacation Rentals Operate Below 50% Capacity in January
The report included data for 27,980 units, representing 48,094 bedrooms in the Hawaiian Islands.
Wind Advisory Issued for Hawai‘i County
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory until 6 p.m. Thursday.
High Surf Advisory Extended
A high surf advisory has been extended to March 1 for north- and east-facing shores.
Police Charge Big Island Man With Abuse
A Hilo man was arrested and charged with abuse of family or household member after a reported domestic dispute last weekend.
UPDATE: Power Restored to Hawaiian Electric Customers in Honoka‘a Area
More than 2,200 Hawaiian Electric customers are without power from Papaikou to Kalopa and Honoka‘a/Pa‘auilo areas.
Main Break Cuts Off Water to Portion of E. Hawai‘i
A DWS water tanker will be located near the Pāpa‘ikou Community Gym on Old Māmalahoa Highway for the public’s use.
County Offers Hazardous Household Waste Collections
Hawai‘i County is offering household waste collection services at two recycling transfer stations next month.
Kona Blood Drive Now Through Thursday
If you have had COVID-19, your plasma could help save the lives of those currently battling the virus throughout the state.
47 New COVID Cases Identified Across All Islands
The state’s two-week average is 49 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
Police ID Human Remains Discovered in Puna
Hawai‘i Police have identified the male victim whose body was found buried in a shallow grave in the Aloha Estates subdivision of Puna.
Section of Aliʻi Drive Reduced to One Lane for Roadwork
A portion of Aliʻi Drive is reduced to one lane as the Public Works Highways Maintenance Division conducts roadwork in front of the King Kamehameha Hotel.
Hawai‘i to Receive Nearly $14 Mil to Improve Public Housing Statewide
The Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority (HPHA) will receive a $13,862,820 grant to repair and renovate public housing in Hawai‘i.
HFD Rescues Injured Hiker
Emergency responders from the Kaumana District responded to a 2:08 pm call Monday.
HPD Seeks Missing Pāhoa Teen Reported as Runaway
Rodrigues was last seen in the Nanawale Estates area on Feb. 15, 2021, at midnight.
Governor, First Lady, Cabinet and Staff Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations
Gov. Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige received their first COVID-19 vaccinations at Washington Place.
