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Puna Man Faces Burglary, Property Damage Charges
A Puna man is facing charges of burglary and property damage following alleged crimes earlier this month.
County to End Community COVID-19 District Testing Program
Hawaiʻi County is transitioning away from its community COVID-19 district testing program at the end of the week.
Kurtistown Man Faces Drug, Firearm Charges in Federal Court
A federal court judge ordered a Kurtistown man to be detained pending his detention hearing on methamphetamine and firearm charges.
Untreated Wastewater Enters Kapue Stream Due to Blocked Sewer Manhole
Approximately 67,800 gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed from a manhole onto the ground and potentially into Kapue Stream.
Waiea Transfer Station Temporarily Closed
Hawai‘i County officials report the Waiea Transfer Station will be temporarily closed till Thursday, May 20.
Loop Road Has Re-Opened After Years of Closure
The road, better known as “Loop Road” has been closed following flood damage in 2018.
HFD Responds to Brush Fire Near Green Sands Beach
The brush fire spanned approximately five acres with dry and gusty conditions.
Free Commercial Lease Tenant Seminar This Week
Many commercial tenants are struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Popular Bay in Kona to Close For Coral Spawning
Coral spawning is a delicate event that is far more effective absent human interruption.
Hawaii Reports 83 New Cases of COVID Monday
The state’s two-week average is 78 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
UH to Require Student Vaccinations for Campus Return
Unvaccinated UH students will still be welcome and may enroll in online courses.
UPDATE: Kohala Residential Fire
Upon arrival, responders found black smoke coming from the rear of a single family residence.
Dozens Gather to Protest State COVID Mandates, Restrictions
Dozens of people congregated Saturday afternoon along Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway to protest against the state’s COVID-19 mandates, restrictions and the vaccine.
Flames Engulf Big Island Residence Sunday
A residential fire consumed a Kohala home on the Big Island Sunday.
Hawaiian Electric Award Grant
The project launched in September of 2020 and successfully allowed children to participate in distance learning.
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Awarded Grant
The free event celebrates the harvest season for Hawaiian ‘ulu.
Washington Man Killed in South Kona Traffic Collision
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision shold contact Officer Severo Ines.
