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Fireworks Permits Available for Sale Starting Dec. 26

Fireworks permits will be available for purchase beginning Saturday, December 26.

Kīlauea Erupts on Sunday Night

An eruption has commenced within Kīlauea’s summit caldera.

Mountain View Man Arrested in Connection to Fatal Hilo Shooting

A Mountain View man was taken into custody in connection to the fatal shooting in Hilo that left one man dead.

DOH Reports 204 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide

The Hawai‘i Department of Health Saturday reported 204 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 20,217 since the pandemic began.

HSTA Files Complaint With Labor Board After Announcement of Furloughs

The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association (HSTA) is challenging the state’s decision to impose furloughs on its 13,000 union employees.

Winter Advisory Brings Snow to Maunakea

Maunakea was blanketed with snow days before Christmas.

High Surf Advisory Canceled

High surf advisory canceled

COVID-19 Cases Now Exceed 20,000 Statewide

The Hawai‘i Department of Health Saturday reported 156 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 20,015 since the pandemic began.

Winter Weather Advisory Canceled

Winter weather advisory canceled for Big Island summits.

Man Found Shot in Hilo Identified

Authorities have identified a man found shot in a vehicle in Hilo as 41-year-old Benjamin Craig Davidson.

COVID-19 Testing Available Today in Kona, Hilo, Puna

There are three COVID-19 testing sites open in Hilo, Kona and Puna to the public today.

Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Dec. 19-25

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Dec. 19-25.

Unexploded Ordinance Discovered in Hilo

An unexploded ordnance found in Hilo Thursday afternoon was safely taken to Pōhakuloa Training Area for disposal.

Wind Advisory Extended for Various Areas on Big Island

Wind advisory extended to 6 a.m.

Winter Weather Advisory for Big Island Summits Extended

Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

1 New COVID-19-Related Death Reported on the Big Island

Officials report one COVID-19-related death on the Big Island Friday, bringing Hawai‘i County’s death toll to 50.

HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Dec. 18, 2020

Hawai‘i Police Department releases its outstanding warrants list for Dec. 18.

Big Island Weekend Road Closures: Dec. 18-20

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Dec. 18-20.

High Surf Advisory Issued for East-Facing Shores

High surf advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday.

Man Found Dead After Shooting in Hilo

Authorities are investigating a shooting in Hilo that left a man dead this morning.
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