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Police Seek Public’s Help Finding 16-Year-Old Runaway
Hawai‘i Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old runaway.
Kapoho Woman Fights for Her Life After Valentine’s Day Carjacking
A Kapoho woman is fighting for her life after being intentionally struck twice by a stolen vehicle in Puna on Valentine’s Day.
Vaccine Passport Program Won’t Discriminate
The vaccine passport will be used for more than travel, where it will exempt anyone arriving in the islands from all quarantine and testing requirements. It will also likely apply to sizable public gatherings.
Suspect in Reported Puna Carjacking Charged With Second-Degree Attempted Murder
A Pāhoa man was charged with attempted murder and an array of other offenses following a reported carjacking in Kalapana on Valentine’s Day.
Vaccine Shipments Delayed by Winter Weather Will Still Arrive This Week
Hawai‘i is currently in a portion of the vaccination cycle during which many kūpuna are set to receive their second shots.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center Celebrates 15th Birthday
Sponsored by KTA Super Stores, this year’s birthday theme is “Celebrating Our Great Outdoors.”
DOH Reports 17 New COVID Cases Statewide
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 50 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Ka‘ū Charged Following Ocean View Vehicle Theft, Burglary
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to call the department’s non-emergency line.
‘Day at the Capitol’ Event Set on March 4
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Hawai‘i is part of a national campaign to raise public awareness and build understanding.
Woman in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Her Stolen Car in Puna
A woman is in critical condition after a man reportedly struck her with her own vehicle during a suspected carjacking in Puna on Valentine’s Day
US Attorney for Hawaii Kenji Price to Resign
US Attorney Kenji M. Price for the District of Hawai‘i offered his letter of resignation to President Joe Biden on Feb. 12.
Marine Mammal Center Takes in Malnourished Hawaiian Monk Seal
The Marine Mammal Center, the world’s largest marine mammal hospital, admitted an endangered monk seal at its hospital and visitor center in Kailua-Kona.
High Surf Expected Off Big Island Through Tuesday
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
‘Vaccine Passport’ to Offer Quarantine Alternative
Lt. Gov. Josh Green said he is hopeful the program will include mainland travel by May 1.
VIDEO: Mother/Calf Humpback Pairs Abound in Hawaiʻi
Ocean goers of all kinds are asked to take precautions not to harm, disturb or otherwise disrupt the pairs in their natural habitat.
Big Island Reports Zero Cases of COVID Monday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 53 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
High Surf Advisory Extended Through Monday
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
