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DOH Reports 75 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 75 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 24,620.
Hawai‘i Delegation Express Hope Following Inauguration of President Biden
Today, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States along with Kamala Harris as his Vice President in Washington DC.
Solid Waste Transfer Stations Close Islandwide for Safety Training
All solid waste transfer stations island-wide are closed for the division’s quarterly safety employee training.
DUIs Continue to Surge Early in 2021 Compared to Previous Year
DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
Second Rounds of PPP Loans Available to Hawai‘i Small Businesses
The first round of the PPP, which ran from March to August 2020, provided 25,000 loans totaling $2.5 billion to Hawai‘i small businesses.
PTA to Resume Training Activities Wednesday
Further announcements regarding future hunting opportunities will be made.
Hawai‘i Vaccine Distribution ‘More Efficient’ as Partnerships Increase
Governor David Ige stressed Tuesday that the state is not “sitting on thousands of vaccines,” but is instead pushing them out as quickly as possible.
Ige Fills Vacant Big Island Senate Seat
Governor David Ige on Tuesday officially appointed Laura Acasio to the Hawai‘i State Senate.
COVID Cases Dip Into Double Digits For First Time in Weeks
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is currently 122 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.5%.
Water Conservation Notice for Kalapana Canceled
The water conservation notice for affected Kalapana customers is canceled.
Police Seek Suspect in Theft at Pāhoa Convenience Store
Hawai‘i Police seek the public’s help identifying a suspect in a theft at a Pāhoa convenience store earlier this month.
Winter Weather Advisory Extended into This Evening
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 6 p.m.
HPD Searching for Missing Hilo Man
Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line.
HFD Rescues 9 Hikers From Pololū Valley
Visitors and residents alike are reminded that weather can quickly and severely change natural conditions in Hawai‘i.
Thunderstorms Result in Flood Advisory for Much of West Hawai‘i
A flash flood watch is also in effect for the Big Island until 6 pm HST Tuesday.
HPD Seeks Two Juvenile Runaways From Hilo
Police ask anyone with information on the whereabouts of either missing person to call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.
COVID Cases Trend Downward, Remain in Triple-Digits Daily
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 129 new cases of coronavirus Monday.
Preschool Open Doors Program Accepting Applications
Funds are limited, so DHS encourages families to apply as soon as possible.
Flood Advisory Issued For Section of Big Island
At 8:53 AM, radar indicated heavy rain over the north Kohala District.
Hilo Man Arrested for Entering Iolani Palace Grounds
Tamashiro led a group of protesters in what he called an “occupation” of Wailoa River State Park earlier this month.
