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Missing Big Island Man Located
Hawai‘i Island police reported that 95-year-old Toyoki Morimoto, who was reported missing Monday, March 22 was located Tuesday morning in Hilo in good health.
Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Honor of Colorado Mass Shooting Victims
At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i State flag will be flown at half-staff.
Monk Seal Hospital to Launch New Virtual Educational Program for Students
The Marine Mammal Center, based in Kailua-Kona, is launching a new live, virtual program for upper elementary teachers and their students across the state of Hawai‘i.
COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration Now Open at KCH
The pool of Big Islanders eligible for the coronavirus vaccine just got larger.
Flood Advisory For W. Hawaii Into Monday Night
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for the Big Island through 8:15 pm Monday night.
Committee Will Announce Banyan Drive Proposal Selections in April
A committee is evaluating proposals that were submitted in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) published in August 2020.
Elderly Big Island Man Missing
Hawai‘i Island police are searching for 95-year-old Toyoki Morimoto, who was last seen on Monday, March 22, 2021, in the Orchidland subdivision in Puna.
Gradual Uptick in COVID Cases Continues Statewide
The state’s two-week average continues to trend upward and is now 75 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.
Alaska Man Critically Injured in Harbor Incident
Big Island police are seeking public information following an incident at the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor last week, which has left one person in critical condition.
Hawai`i Leaders to Discuss Travel, Vaccination Policies With Kūpuna
Kūpuna planning to travel or who have questions about the state’s Safe Travels or COVID-19 vaccination program can register for a free AARP Hawai`i webinar.
Live Venue Grant Funding Available in April
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that the $16 billion program aimed at helping live event businesses impacted by the pandemic will begin accepting applications in April.
False Killer Whale Reveals New Dietary Information
The stomach contents in the recent stranding revealed the importance of a new food item, the pelagic octopus, to false killer whales in Hawaiʻi.
National High Five Day Goes Virtual
Now more than ever, Special Olympics Hawaii needs the community’s support to keep their athletes strong physically and emotionally until the time is safe for them to return to in-person sports.
Queen’s Hospital to Award Scholarships
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Hawai’i County residents who demonstrate financial need and are currently enrolled in a program to obtain a health are profession degree.
Tax Day Extended Until May
Individual taxpayers do not need to file any forms or call the IRS to qualify for this automatic federal tax filing and payment relief.
Hawaiian Electric to Conduct Aerial Line Inspections
Islandwide inspections are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, exact times and routes will depend on weather conditions.
No Gap in Benefits Extended in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Title IX of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 extends key unemployment insurance and assistance provisions of both the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) as well as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
One New Death Reported
Five new cases were identified on the Big Island Sunday, according to DOH statistics.
Police Investigating Man who Died in Custody
Anyone with information regarding the incidents is encouraged to contact Detective Donovan Kohara.
