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Look Before you Lock your Car
The children that died from vehicular heatstroke ranged in age from five days to 14 years with more than half of the deaths, 54 percent, under two years of age.
Inouye Secures Funding for 2 CIP Projects in District 4
Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye has secured $3.8 million in funding for two capital improvement projects in District 4.
14 Tons of Ocean Debris Taken to Waikoloa Landfill
Two years worth of collected ocean debris was taken to the Waikoloa landfill over the past two weekends by volunteers with the Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund (HWF).
Teacher Feature: Bill Chen, Kealakehe High
Bill Chen started as a Vice Principal at Kealakehe High School last summer but has worked in West Hawai’i schools for eight years.
Rainfall Summary for April 2021
Most of the April rainfall totals across the Big Island were near to below average.
DOH Reports 91 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 91 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday.
How Volcanic Eruptions, Hurricanes Affect Hawai‘i Island Rainfall
A team of earth and atmospheric scientists from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa looked to the source—rainfall on Hawaiʻi Island to better understand how and where groundwater is recharged.
Blaze Destroys Structure in Volcano Village
No injuries were reported following a structure fire in Volcano Village early this morning, May 8.
Vaccinated Inter-County Travelers Allowed to Bypass COVID-19 Testing, Quarantine
Inter-county travelers who’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine will be able to bypass the pre-travel testing and/or quarantine requirement starting next week.
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital to Hold Weekly COVID Vaccination Clinics
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital (QNHCH) will be holding weekly walk-in vaccination clinics starting next week, May 12 — no appointment necessary.
$130 Mil in CIP Funding Coming to Big Island
Approximately $130 million is coming to the Big Island for capital improvement projects.
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Ocean View Man Missing Since Thursday
Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line.
Kona Woman Faces Charges in Connection to Auto Thefts
A Kailua-Kona woman is facing charges in connection to two vehicle thefts, one in Waikoloa and the other in Hilo.
Hospitality Industry to Fund Big Island Post-Arrival COVID Tests For 3 Months
The program is currently under county contract and is slated to end on May 10, a day before the state transitions to its new interisland vaccine exemption program.
Pāhala Swimming Pool Closed Due to Pump Failure
The Pāhala Swimming Pool will be closed for the next three to four weeks due to a mechanical failure of the main circulation pump.
COVID Case Count in Hawai‘i Climbs Above 33K
The state’s two-week average is 93 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: May 7, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly outstanding warrants list.
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Governor, Lawmakers Approve PVS Specialty License Plate
Gov. David Ige signed into law legislation allowing the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) to create and sell commemorative license plates to support its continuing mission to promote Mālama Honua.
Tiny Changes at Mauna Loa Summit Holds Big Clues
Although Mauna Loa is Earth’s largest active volcano, it has lived in the shadow of Kīlauea since it last erupted in 1984.
