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Construction Waste Now Disposable at E. Hawaiʻi Sort Station
Construction and demolition (C&D) waste and/or grading and grubbing (G&G) materials are already accepted at the West Hawaiʻi Sanitary Landfill.
Kohala Center Launches Food Insecurity Program
The Full Calabash Fund, a statewide effort to support vulnerable families and food producers most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, was set in motion Tuesday.
Parker School Grandparent Wins Statewide Fundraiser Award
A Waimea resident was honored today as one of Hawaiʻiʻs outstanding leaders in philanthropy.
Hawaiian Airlines Offers HawaiianMiles Redemption for COVID-19 Mail-In Test Kit
Loyalty program members with Hawaiian Airlines will now be able to redeem miles for a pre-travel COVID-19 test.
Waimea CVS/Longs Pharmacy to Offer Curbside COVID Testing
Nine CVS/Longs Pharmacy locations in Hawaii will provide swab-and-send COVID-19 curbside testing starting Nov. 13.
HPD Seeks Juvenile Runaway
Police are asking anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact the department immediately.
New Big Island COVID Cases Top 20 Wednesday
Testing will continue to ramp up, especially in Kailua-Kona, where community spread has taken hold.
Taking The Temperature: Hawai‘i Residents React to Nearing COVID Vaccine
Coronavirus vaccines are coming, but will Hawai‘i residents make use of them on a wide enough scale to matter?
HPD Identifies Man Killed in Hilo Car Crash
Authorities have identified a man killed in an early morning car crash in Hilo as Soo Lee.
Temporary Water Shutoff in S. Hilo for Main Valve Install
Water will be temporarily turned off in the above-mentioned area on Nov. 18, 2020, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., to install a main valve in South Hilo.
National Native American Veterans Memorial Opens on Veterans Day
The new National Native American Veterans Memorial was opened on Veterans Day on the National Mall in Washington DC.
2-Car Crash in Hilo Leaves 1 Person Dead
One man is dead after a two-car crash this morning in Hilo, authorities confirmed.
Coffee Left Rust Found on Holualoa Farm
Coffee leaf rust (CLR) has been confirmed on coffee plants on Hawai‘i Island by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Identification Services.
Honoka‘a Fatal Fire Not Suspicious at This Time, Police Say
A body found after a structure fire in Honoka‘a on Tuesday is believed to be that of an adult male.
DOH Reports 78 New Cases of COVID
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 78 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, raising the statewide total to 16,088 since the pandemic began.
1 Fatality Reported After Honoka‘a Structure Fire
One person is dead after a structure fire in Honoka‘a on Tuesday.
Kurtistown Man Found in Stolen Car Faces Drug, Traffic Offenses
A Kurtistown man is facing drug and traffic-related offenses after being found sleeping in a stolen vehicle over the weekend.
Humane Society Offers Financial Support for Vet Appointments
The Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, in partnership with the John R. Peterson Foundation, has initiated its Community Pet Support Program to provide basic veterinary care to pets in need of assistance.
Pattern of COVID Infections Emerge on Leeward Side of Big Island
Two district tests are scheduled for Wednesday. The first is in North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center and the other in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium.
