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High Surf Advisory Issued for East-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for east-facing shores on Hawai‘i Island through Monday morning.
DOH Reports 163 New COVID Cases, 7 Deaths Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Saturday reported 163 new cases of coronavirus, raising the statewide total to 17,098 since the pandemic began.
Men of Pa‘a Collaborate with 1 Heart HUB to Serve Community
A Puna nonprofit expanded its mission of service and ‘aina-based substance abuse recovery to North Kohala.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Nov. 21-27
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for Nov. 21-27.
8 People Currently Hospitalized for COVID Islandwide
There are eight people hospitalized for COVID-19 on the Big Island as of Friday, officials confirmed.
CLR Infestation Prompts Transport Restrictions From Maui, Hawai‘i Island
The transport of coffee is currently restricted from Maui and Hawai‘i Island due to an infestation of leaf rust (CLR), officials announced Friday.
County Initiates Year-Round Vehicle Disposal Assistance Program
The Department of Environmental Management’s Derelict/Abandoned Vehicle Section is initiating a year-round program that is designed to assist Hawaiʻi County property owners with the disposal of derelict vehicles left on private property.
Henry Kapono to Honor Veterans With Free Virtual Concert
A Grammy-nominated artist and one of Hawai‘i’s most popular homegrown musicians will use his talents to honor veterans over the Thanksgiving Day weekend.
HPD Seeks Missing, Possibly Endangered Big Island Man
Big Island police are searching for a missing person they believe may be endangered.
HPD Releases Portion of Outstanding Warrant List
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the department’s non-emergency line.
PTA to Offer Game Bird Hunting
The Pōhakuloa Training Area will host Upland Game Bird Hunting starting this weekend.
New Traffic Pattern to Begin at Hilo Transfer Station
A new residential traffic pattern will be implemented at the Hilo Transfer Statione effective Nov. 27.
How Has Topography Been Modeled at Hawai‘i’s Volcanoes?
In cartography and geographic analyses related to volcanoes, especially in Hawai‘i, there is perhaps nothing more important than having an accurate digital model of topography.
Food Basket Distributes 100K Pounds of Support in the Face of Staggering Need
Workers from the Food Basket joined volunteers from the Lions Club, Youth With a Mission, and Hawaiian Airlines, among others, who helped manage the morning’s tremendous logistical tasks.
Oh, Canada: Hawai‘i to Offer Quarantine Exemption to Canadians by Next Month
Air Canada and WestJet are partnering with the state to implement the program north of the border.
Hawai‘i Tightens Pre-Travel Testing Requirements
Hawai‘i’s Safe Travels coronavirus testing program will remain in effect, but with an important change beginning next week.
Big Island Nears 1,500 COVID Cases Since Tracking Began
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 107 new cases of coronavirus Thursday.
First Hawai‘i Inmate at Arizona Prison Succumbs to COVID-19
A Hawai‘i inmate at Saguaro Correctional Center died a COVID-19-related death on Tuesday at an Arizona hospital, officials reported Thursday.
