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BIPC Honors Waimea Community Association, Calls Out Governor Ige
The Big Island Press Club (BIPC) on Tuesday handed out its highest honor alongside its worst rebuke.
Kīlauea Avenue Closed For Several Hours
The Hawai´i Police Department has closed Kīlauea Avenue between Hale Manu Road and Highway 11.
Seven New COVID Cases on Big Island Thursday
The state’s two-week average is 60 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
Puna Man Faces Charges After Allegedly Threatening Woman With Spear Gun
A Puna man is facing felony abuse charges after threatening a woman with a spear gun and machete at a residence in Ainaloa.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Wake of Atlanta Killings that Left 8 People Dead
This action is taken to honor the victims of gun violence carried out on March 16 in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
Kea‘au Structure Destroyed in Blaze
No injuries were reported after a single-story wooden structure in Keaau was destroyed in a blaze Wednesday morning, March 17.
Former Kaua‘i JROTC Instructor Granted Bail Reduction
Waimea High School’s former JROTC instructor accused of sexually assaulting a former student was granted a bail reduction.
HPD Seeks Public’s Identifying Suspects in Fraud Case
Hawai‘i Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying two males who were recently caught on video surveillance making fraudulent charges on credit cards at a Hilo business.
Coffee Leaf Rust ‘Emergency’ Prompts Request For New Fungicide, Threatens Organic Farming
Confirmation of coffee leaf rust in Hawai`i has complicated the state’s $56 million coffee industry.
DOH Reports 69 New COVID Cases Wednesday
The state’s two-week average is 56 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
HPD Promotes 2 Female Captains to Rank of Major
Hawai‘i Police Chief Paul Ferreira has promoted two female captains to the rank of Major effective March 16, 2021.
Honokaʻa Fire Captain Recognized as ‘Champion for Children’
Christian Wong, a Honokaʻa fire captain and STEM education advocate, is among this year’s Champions for Children honorees.
Mayor Roth Receives Single-Shot COVID Vaccine
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth received the Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, March 16, at the Edith Kanakaʻole Tennis Stadium in Hilo.
Former Kaua‘i JROTC Instructor Accused of Sex Assault Seeks Bail Reduction
A former JROTC instructor for Waimea High School, in custody on sexual assault charges, is seeking a bail reduction.
Flood Advisory in Effect For Ka´ū District
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for the Big Island until 7:30 pm Tuesday.
Rates of COVID Infection, Vaccination Not Equitable Racially in Hawaii
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted serious and longstanding public health disparities in Hawai‘i.
MPD Arrests 7 on Charges of Attempted Sexual Contact With a Minor
Maui police arrested seven adult males over the weekend for allegedly attempting to engage in sexual activity with minors.
HPD Announces Nine Promotions
Police Chief Paul Ferreira promoted nine individuals to the rank of Sergeant/Detective effective Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
