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Man Dies After Collision in HPP
Police investigating the traffic collision have determined that speed and inattention to driving are factors in this traffic collision.
Police Identify Man Arrested in Pāhoa Standoff
Authorities have identified a man involved in a nearly 24-hour standoff with police that forced several evacuations of nearby homes in the Nanawale Subdivision.
Two Hawai‘i Men Charged With Hate Crime
The maximum penalty for the charged crime is 10 years of imprisonment.
Statue Stolen in Hilo
The statue is described as approximately 4 feet tall, made of cast concrete, and very heavy.
Kailua-Kona Man Facing Multiple Property Crime Offenses in Hilo
A 23-year-old Kailua-Kona man is facing multiple offenses stemming from several criminal property damage incidents reported in downtown Hilo.
1 Man in Custody After Pāhoa Standoff Ends Peacefully
One man was arrested after a 22-hour standoff with Hawaii Police ended peacefully this morning in Pāhoa.
State Tallies Another 150 COVID Cases Friday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average has increased to 154 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.8%.
HPD Releases Names of 25 Wanted Individuals
Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.
Pāhoa Residents Evacuated After Police Respond to Standoff
Some Puna residents remain evacuated from their homes in Nanawale after Hawai‘i Police responded to a standoff more than 12 hours ago.
County Seeks Applicants for Temporary Summer Jobs
Job applications are now available for a temporary summer employment working the 2021 Summer Fun Program.
High Surf Advisory Extended Through This Evening
A high surf advisory has been extended through this evening, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Biden Proposes $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package
His hopes to deliver will rely on Congressional support.
Hawai‘i National Guard Sending 200 to DC in Advance of Inauguration
The Hawai‘i Guard is dispatching the soldiers at the request of the National Guard Bureau.
Couple Pays Steep Fines For Aquarium Fishing Violations
The Terazonos were charged with violating Hawai‘i Administrative Rules.
Volcano Watch: How We Know How Much Sulfur Dioxide Volcanoes Emit
Volcanic gases are an important part of eruptions—they help magma to rise within the earth and erupt, they can tell us how much lava is being erupted, and the volcanic air pollution (vog) they cause can be a hazard.
Kohala Center Launches Reef-Friendly Sunscreen Dispenser Program at Kahaluʻu Bay
The FDA recognized only two remaining active sunscreen ingredients as “generally safe and effective,” the mineral UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Agricultural Grant Program Accepting Applications
The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for specialty crop grant proposals.
DOH Reports 179 New Cases of COVID Thursday
DOH reports 179 new cases and six COVID-related deaths statewide with a test positivity rate of 3%.
