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Honolulu Man Charged With Possession of 11 Kilos of Cocaine
The charges announced Tuesday are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Domestic Dispute Leads to Stabbing in Nā‘ālehu
An argument reportedly escalated into a man and a woman struggling over a pocket knife.
Brewery Block Artisan Market Set For Early February
Organizers say the mission of the markets is to bring the community together to support small businesses, local artists, artisans, and musicians.
COVID Death Toll Surpasses 400 After State Adjusts Official Number
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 108 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.5%.
Street Light LED Conversions to Take Place Along Kawailani Street
The County Department of Public Works Traffic Division will be conducting Street Light LED conversions along East and West Kawailani Street and Kupulau Road beginning Wednesday.
Brown Water Advisory Issued After Heavy Rain
A brown water advisory has been issued for the east side of the Big Island from Kohala to South Point, including Kawaihae Bay.
Flash Flood Warning Downgraded to Flood Advisory
The heavy rain has diminished in intensity and no longer poses a significant threat to flooding. Therefore the Flash Flood Warning has been canceled and replaced by a Flood Advisory.
New COVID-19 Variant Identified in Hawai‘i
This strain of COVID-19 was first detected in Denmark in March 2020. It has now been found in a dozen US states.
Reef Safe Sunscreen Dispensers Installed at Kahalu‘u Beach
Volunteer-run organization ReefTeach teams up with Target to install reef safe sunscreen dispensers at Kahalu‘u Beach.
BJ Penn Arrested For DUI in Honoka’a
Penn in February of 2020 was also involved in a single-vehicle crash on Route 11 in Hilo, during which he flipped a speeding Toyota Tacoma pickup truck into an area fronting Prince Kuhio Plaza.
COVID Death Toll in Hawai‘i Higher Than Previously Reported
The deaths occurred in August through December of 2020. At least six of those were linked to the Big Island.
Big Island Flood Warning Extended Through Monday Afternoon
The public is advised to stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.
HPD Searching For POI in Waikoloa Assault
An assault was reported at a resort in the Waikoloa area on Friday night.
Hospitals Inundated With Calls From Kupuna Hoping to Receive COVID Vaccine
Kona Community Hospital along with Hilo Medical Center have been inundated with calls from kupuna hoping to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Starting This Evening
A winter weather advisory is in effect starting at 6 p.m.
DOH Reports 153 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 153 new cases of coronavirus Sunday, raising the statewide total to 25,154.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Starting This Evening
A flash flood watch is in effect starting Sunday evening into Tuesday afternoon.
