News
Hawai‘i Children and Youth Day to be Held Virtually
The 27th annual Hawai‘i Children and Youth Day (CYD), normally held in Honolulu, can be enjoyed statewide as a virtual event this weekend.
Load Size Restriction at East Hawaiʻi Regional Sort Station Continues
Should circumstances change, this restriction may end earlier.
Mariner Rescued From Fishing Vessel 150 Miles Off Hilo
The Coast Guard, Air Force, and Navy successfully medevaced a 73-year-old mariner from the 84-foot commercial fishing vessel Lady Alice 150 miles east of Hilo.
Hilo Couple Charged in Connection With Robbery
A Hilo couple faces several charges including robbery and an array of other property and drug offenses.
Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Identified at University of Nations
Five COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at University of the Nations Kona campus.
Free COVID-19 Testing Saturday in West Hawai‘i
No insurance is necessary to be tested, but bring your insurance card if you have one. No co-pay will be required for individuals being tested.
HPD Seeks Wanted Big Island Woman in Burglary Investigation
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact police immediately.
DOH Reports 16 New COVID Cases on Big Island
A total of 10,389 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
HMC Treating Most Big Island’s COVID-Positive Patients
The bulk of Hawai‘i County’s COVID-19 cases are hospitalized at Hilo Medical Center.
Volcano Watch: What Do Earthquake Measurements Mean?
By 1930, Hawai‘i had earthquake report cards that were distributed to the community by HVO staff for people to write detailed information about what they observed during earthquakes.
Grab-and-Go Meal Program to Start Up Again This Month
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) Grab-and-Go school meals program will be returning for the fall semester beginning Oct. 12.
County CARES Act Rent, Mortgage Assistance Program Expands
Six Hawai‘i Island-based nonprofit partners have disbursed more than $1.2 million in housing grants to 338 island households in the program’s first four weeks for Hawai‘i County’s Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program.
HMC Implements Early Treatment Protocol for Kupuna Diagnosed With COVID
The deadly outbreak of COVID-19 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has left the Big Island community stunned and devastated.
HPD Investigating Attempted Abduction of a Juvenile in Honokaʻa
The incident was not reported to police, just posted about online. HPD reminds the public that while social media posts spread awareness, police reports of such incidents should always be made.
Big Island Weekend Road Closures: Oct. 2-4
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Oct. 2-4.
Kamehameha Schools Extends Application Deadline
Kamehameha Schools is extending the application deadline for K-12 admission.
Poison Prawns Circulating on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources believes bad actors are poisoning Big Island streams in an attempt to extract Tahitian prawns.
Pāhoa Community Farmer’s Market Launches Sunday
Pāhoa District Park will serve as home to the Big Island’s newest farmer’s market.
