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State Laboratory Guarding Against New COVID-19 Strains

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) continues to proactively test COVID-19 specimens looking for new strains that may be significantly more contagious or differ in other ways from earlier strains.

HFD Stamps Out Fire at Commercial Laundry Business in Kona

No injuries were reported after fire crews extinguished a blaze at a commercial laundry business in Kona this morning.

DOH Reports 171 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 171 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 21,807.

Swimmer Injured After Apparent Shark Attack Offshore Anaeho’omalu Bay

A woman was injured after an apparent shark attack offshore of Anaeho’omalu Bay this morning.

Wind Advisory Canceled

The Wind Advisory is canceled.

Lava Lake Depth Now Exceeds 600 Feet

Early this morning the lava lake was 620 feet deep with a narrow black ledge around it.

Three COVID-19 Testing Sites Open to Public Today

Three COVID-19 testing sites are open to the public today.

Wind Advisory Extended Through This Evening

A wind advisory is extended through this evening until 6 p.m.

Aloha Spirit Prevails Amidst Historical Health Care Crisis

The spirit of Aloha and community care shines out as a highlight of 2020, despite the overwhelming struggles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOLCANO WATCH: Kīlauea’s Ongoing Eruption, A Rising Lava Lake

At approximately 3 a.m. HST on Dec. 26, activity at the west vent increased dramatically as the fountaining at the north vent died out.

Big Island Wind Advisory Extended Through Saturday Morning

Winds could gust up to 50 mph or higher.

Fireworks Celebration Turns Fatal on Kaua‘i

The investigation remains ongoing.

New COVID Cases Vault Over 200 Friday

Hawai‘i’s two-week average has now increased to 119 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 3.1%.

Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Man

Authorities seek the public’s help in locating Robby Gay Yoshiyama who has been reported missing.

Park Rangers Offer Tips for Safe, Less Crowded Viewing Experience of Lava Flow

With the excitement of the new eruption at Kīlauea, rangers at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park have some tips on how to observe the lava flow safely with fewer crowds.

HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Dec. 31, 2020

Hawai‘i Police Department released a portion of its outstanding warrants list.

Big Island Road Closures, Jan. 2 to Jan. 8

All projects are weather permitting.

Ten Stories From 2020: The Year That Was

On this New Year’s Eve, remember to drive and distance safely. We’ll see you next year. Or, in other words, tomorrow.

DOH Reports Daily COVID Case Bump to 188

Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 103 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.7%.

Wind Advisory in Effect For Big Island

Much of the island is expected to be impacted.

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