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2 Roth Cabinet Appointees Face Strong Opposition During County Committee Meetings

Two of Mayor Mitch Roth’s cabinet appointments were met with opposition from the community and County Council during committee meetings on Tuesday.

Cattle Rustling Reported in Waimea

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the police department immediately.

State, Hawaiian Sovereignty Activists Square Off at Wailoa State Park

The group, led by Gene Tamashiro and comprised of upwards of 75 individuals, began “occupying” a portion of the park Sunday.

Hawai‘i Vaccine Program Soon Available to Expanded Groups

People over 75 years of age will be able to register for the vaccine as early as next week via the online portal.

COVID Cases Reported at 124 Statewide Tuesday

Hawai‘i’s two-week average has now increased to 138 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 3.5%.

New Year Babies at HMC Born on Jan. 2

Hilo Medical Center welcomed two New Year babies into the world on Jan. 2.

Reef Safe Sunscreen Law in Effect, But Advocates Say More Yet to be Done

The passage of the law garnered worldwide attention as to the damaging effects of sunscreen chemicals to people and coral reefs.

Mauna Kea Management Review Finds Positives, Negatives

Over the past seven months, the review was conducted independently for DLNR by Kuiʻwalu Consulting.

Volcanoes National Park Offering Internship

An opportunity to start a career in the National Parks Service is coming in the next several months.

2 Kona Men Charged in Connection to South Kona Home Invasion

Two Kailua-Kona men arrested in connection to a home invasion in South Kona were officially charged.

DOH Reports 89 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 89 new cases of coronavirus Monday, raising the statewide total to 22,045.

First Hawaiian Bank to Cash Stimulus Checks Free of Charge

First Hawaiian Bank (FHB) will cash any stimulus check with no fees assessed, whether the bearer is an FHB customer or not.

Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Stolen Excavator

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen excavator from the Waikoloa area.

No Additional Magma Flowing Into Kīlauea’s Rift Zones, Data Shows

Lava activity continues to be confined to Halemaʻumaʻu with lava erupting from vents on the northwest side of the crater.

Kahele Sworn In as Member of U.S. Congress

U.S. Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02) was sworn in Sunday as a member of the 117th Congress to become Hawaiʻi’s newest elected official in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Waimea Community Association to Hold Virtual Town Halls

Meetings will be streamed “live” on the association’s Facebook page from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and all are welcome to login and attend.

Missing Person in Need of Assistance

Contact police at (808) 935-3311 if Salsedo’s whereabouts are known.

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2 Roth Cabinet Appointees Face Strong Opposition During County Committee Meetings

Cattle Rustling Reported in Waimea

State, Hawaiian Sovereignty Activists Square Off at Wailoa State Park

Hawai‘i Vaccine Program Soon Available to Expanded Groups

COVID Cases Reported at 124 Statewide Tuesday

New Year Babies at HMC Born on Jan. 2

Reef Safe Sunscreen Law in Effect, But Advocates Say More Yet to be Done

Mauna Kea Management Review Finds Positives, Negatives

Volcanoes National Park Offering Internship

2 Kona Men Charged in Connection to South Kona Home Invasion

DOH Reports 89 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide

First Hawaiian Bank to Cash Stimulus Checks Free of Charge

Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Stolen Excavator

No Additional Magma Flowing Into Kīlauea’s Rift Zones, Data Shows

Kahele Sworn In as Member of U.S. Congress

Waimea Community Association to Hold Virtual Town Halls

Missing Person in Need of Assistance