High Surf Advisory Extended Through Monday
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
‘Honeycomb Heart’ Revealed in Iconic Stellar Explosion
Using SITELLE at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT), astronomers created a realistic three-dimensional reconstruction of the center of iconic supernova remnant.
Akamai Summer Internship Program Seeking Applicants
The Akamai Workforce Initiative invites Hawaiʻi students to apply to its 2021 Akamai Summer Internship Program.
Report Shows 40% of Students Receive Lunch Assistance
School Breakfast Scorecard, 25,559 low-income children in Hawai‘i participated in the national School Breakfast Program
Police Seek Help Locating 35 Year Old Missing Person
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Tracy Warren
48 New Cases Statewide
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 53 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of .9%.
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Hosts Free Talk
This month’s speaker is Catherine Lampton on the topic “Meet Your Listening Brain and How to Be Around Others that Think Differently.”
Temporary Water Shutoff Set For South Hilo
Upon resumption of water service, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned, during which time those affected may notice turbid and/or discolored water.
Letter to the Editor: State Should Fully Commit to Highway Widening Project in Kona
“The work could be phased as funds become available.”
NWS Issues Big Island Wind Advisory
Winds this strong will make driving difficult. Motorists should use extra caution.
Health Dept. Reports 71 New COVID Cases
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 56 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
High Surf Warning in Effect For Big Island
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
Turtles Worldwide Vulnerable Due to Climate Change, Habitat Loss
Climate change and habitat destruction have left turtles worldwide vulnerable, according to a recent study by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Eviction Moratorium Extended Another 60 Days
Gov. David Ige has issued an 18th emergency proclamation for COVID-19, extending the eviction moratorium for another 60 days.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Kona Man
Hawai‘i Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 26-year-old Kona man who’s been reported missing.
Big Island Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 26,743. One new COVID-related death was reported.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Feb. 12, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its outstanding warrants list for Feb. 12, 2021.
United Airlines Announces New Nonstop Flights to Hawai‘i
United Airlines will offer its first-ever nonstop service between Chicago and Kona starting this summer.
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