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DOH Reports 106 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 106 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 18,290 since the pandemic began.
Attempted Murder Investigation in Ocean View Now Ruled Suicide, HPD Reports
An attempted murder investigation out of Ocean View last month has since been ruled a suicide, Hawai‘i Police Department reported Friday.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Puna Man
Hawaiʻi Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 27-year-old Puna man.
S. Kona Quake Not Large Enough to Trigger Tsunami
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake in South Kona this morning was not large enough to trigger a tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports.
Structure at Commercial Recycling Business Catches Fire in Kea‘au
No injuries were reported after an open garage structure in Shipman Industrial Area Thursday afternoon.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating 38-Year-Old Man
Hawai‘i Police seek the public’s help locating 38-year-old Blake Silva.
Hawai‘i National Guard to Remain Active Through March Via Federal Funding
It costs approximately $8.5 million per month to fund National Guard emergency assistance activities associated with preventing, mitigating, and responding to COVID-19.
Hikers Stumble Upon Dead Body in Pa’auilo Mauka
Hawai’i Fire Department personnel assisted with airlifting the body from the gulch.
Volcano Watch: When Rocks Fly
Tephra is the Greek word for ash, and it is the label we use for rocks that come flying out of the volcano during an eruption.
West Hawai‘i Community Health Center Set to Receive $1.3 Mil in Federal Funding
West Hawai‘i Community Health Center (CHC) is set to receive $1,311,644 in funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue offering critical health services.
Rainfall Summary For November 2020
While the windward slopes of the state received ample amounts of rainfall, many of the leeward areas remained dry through November.
Letter To The Editor: Electoral College Compromise
“Some promote eliminating the Electoral College in favor of a direct popular vote for president while others believe the Electoral College should remain unchanged.”
Statewide COVID Totals Jump Back to Triple Digits
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 78 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
HVNP Announces New Park Superintendent
Rhonda Loh was selected to serve as the permanent superintendent of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park starting on Dec. 20, 2020. Loh has been the acting park superintendent since April 2019.
Big Island Newcomers, Food Trucks Raise Funds For Food Basket
It’s never too early to make a great first impression, or an impact on one’s new community.
Kona Dance and Performing Arts Opens its Doors After Nearly 7 Months of Closure
Kona Dance and Performing Arts in Kealakekua has reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic closed classes for seven months.
East Hawaiʻi Regional Sort Station Extends Restrictions
If circumstances change, this restriction may end earlier.
HPD Opens Attempted Murder Investigation After Shooting in Pāpa‘ikou
Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated an attempted murder investigation after a reported shooting on the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Pāpa‘ikou.
Funding For Airport COVID Testing in Jeopardy; Mayor-Elect Details Possible Changes
Funding for COVID-19 testing of trans-Pacific and interisland arrivals to the Big Island is likely to decrease sharply in December, meaning changes to current policies could prove imminent in the short-term.
