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Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Wanted Hilo Man
Authorities seek the public’s help in locating a Hilo man wanted for an outstanding bench warrant.
OHA to Distribute Over $1 Million in COVID Relief to Native Hawaiians
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is releasing more than $1 million in grants to help Native Hawaiians impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local Pepe’ekeo Store to Close Up Shop
Pepe’ekeo’s Low Store is closing its doors on Friday, June 4, after nearly 100 years of business.
Hawai´i Returns Thousands of Vaccine Doses, Citing Decreased Demand
The Hawai´i Department of Health is expected to roll out a vaccination incentive program in the coming days to try and drum up more demand for the shot.
Magnitude-4.0 Earthquake Rumbles Beneath Lō‘ihi Seamount
A magnitude-4.0 earthquake located beneath the Lō‘ihi seamount occurred Wednesday, June 2.
13 Motorists Arrested on DUI Offenses Week of May 24-30
Thirteen motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant during the week of May 24-30, 2021.
Public Comment Sought on Proposed Use of Additional Grant Funds for Buyout Program
The County of Hawai‘i is accepting public comment on a draft Substantial Amendment to its Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan.
Kealakehe High Senior Named Top County Scholar in Citizen-Scholars Award Program
Kealakehe High School senior Riley Blaber was recently named the top county Scholar in the Citizen-Scholars award program.
No New COVID Cases Reported Among HCCC Inmates
The Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) reports two new positive staff test results received bringing the total staff positives to 11.
No New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 25 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday.
UH Chosen to Lead New NOAA Marine Research Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced, Tuesday, June 1, it has selected the University of Hawai‘i to host NOAA’s Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (CIMAR).
Lauren Nickerson Named CEO of HIHS
The Hawai‘i Island Humane Society (HIHS) Board of Directors has named its current Chief Operations Officer Lauren Nickerson as Chief Executive Officer.
Statewide Summer Food Program Launches This Month
A new summer feeding program will launch statewide for school-aged children starting June 14.
HCCC In-House Quarantine Has Halted Virtual Court Hearings
The COVID-19 outbreak at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center has prosecutors looking at alternative ways for inmates to appear before a judge since the facility has placed all housing under quarantine and stopped all inmate movement within the facility.
Coast Guard Rescues Four Overboard Mariners
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Kimball rescued four mariners off Portlock after they had fallen overboard from their vessel Sunday.
Mayor Rolls Back Gathering, Boating Restrictions on Big Island
Big Islanders can now congregate in larger numbers at sporting events than have been allowed in months.
4 HPD Veteran Officers Promoted to Rank of Captain
Police Chief Paul Ferreira has promoted four individuals to the rank of Captain.
‘Ulu Education Toolkit Launch
ʻUlu is a traditional Polynesian staple that comprised an important part of Hawaii’s food system before European contact, contributing to greater food self-sufficiency than the islands have today.
6 New COVID Cases Identified in HCCC Outbreak
COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) have crept up to 77, officials announced Tuesday, June 1.
Big Island COVID Cases Spike Tuesday
The state’s two-week average is 55 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
