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HPD Continues to Search for 16-Year-Old Runaway
Hawai’i Police are renewing their request for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Makahiki Ikaika Moala, a reported runaway.
57 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Tuesday reported 57 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 19,480 since the pandemic began.
Big Island Veterans Treatment Court Celebrates 1 Graduate
The Big Island Veterans Treatment Court celebrated the graduation of Felix Ni‘ihau.
HPD Arrests 22 for DUI Offenses Over Past Week
During the week of Dec. 7-13, Hawai’i Police arrested 22 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Police Renew Request for Help in Search for Runaway Teen
Hawai’i Police are renewing their request in asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Keith Fukunaga of Kurtistown.
COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment Arrive at Queen’s Medical Center
The COVID-19 vaccine won’t arrive at Big Island hospitals until next week, officials confirmed this afternoon.
Hilo Courthouse Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
An employee at the Hale Kaulike Courthouse in Hilo has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawai‘i State Judiciary announced today.
15 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on the Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Monday reported 190 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 19,424 since the pandemic began.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating 15-Year-Old Runaway
Hawaiʻi Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating runaway Deandre Moore, who was last seen in the Mountain View area on Dec. 11, 2020.
Authorities Seek Missing Kamuela Man
Police say the 33-year-old Kamuela man has been missing for nearly two months.
M-4.4 Quake Shakes Waimea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Waimea was felt in West Hawai‘i at 9:27 a.m.
Temporary Closures Scheduled at Waiea, Ke‘ei Transfer Stations
The Department of Environmental Management’s Solid Waste Division will temporarily close the Waiea and Ke‘ei Transfer Stations starting today through Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.
NPS Announces 2021 Admission-Free Days to Big Island Historical Park
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park has announced its fee-free days for the upcoming year.
2 District COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Today
COVID-19 testing will be available in Hāmākua and North Kona this morning.
Big Island Notes 10 New Cases of COVID Sunday
The state’s two-week average is 96 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.9%.
Hunters Discover Dead Body in Volcano
Detectives are continuing this investigation and are currently reviewing pending missing person cases.
Nuisance Coastal Flooding Expected Across Big Island
Impacts may include flooding of beaches that are normally dry.
Waimea Special Olympian Recognized as Male Athlete of the Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nearly all meetings, classrooms and sporting events to go virtual, this includes the Special Olympics.
Solar PV System Installed on Telescope Facility Atop Maunakea
A solar photovoltaic (PV) system was successfully installed on the rooftop of WM Keck Observatory’s telescope facility on Maunakea.
