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Flood Advisory Issued for Hāmākua Coast
Flood Advisory has been issued for the Hāmākua Coast until 10:30 a.m.
Alcohol Tax Bill Targets Consumption, Budget Deficit
The Hawai‘i State Legislature in 2021 is considering several new taxes on items largely considered to represent human vice, including sugar, tobacco products and alcohol.
HPD Renews Info Request on Missing Big Island Man
Police ask anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Manners to call the department’s non-emergency number.
Big Island Mayor Back to Work After Surviving Heart Attack
It is unclear when Mayor Roth will return full time to the office but will be alternating between his home and the office in the meantime.
NWS Issues Another Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service suggests avoiding travel to the summits.
Celebrate Chinese New Year With Queens’ MarketPlace
The holiday represents a centuries-old tradition widely celebrated in Hawai‘i.
33 New Coronavirus Cases Reported as Virus Numbers Trend Down
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 75 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
Big Island Crash Victim Identified
The East Hawai‘i Traffic Enforcement Unit has initiated a negligent homicide investigation.
Palila Habitat Protection Planned
The palila, an endangered, native Hawaiian forest bird, is receiving assistance next month from the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW).
IRONMAN Foundation Pledges Donation of $1 Million
In support of the IRONMAN Hawai`i team’s mission, the IRONMAN Foundation pledged $1 million to help feed the Island of Hawai`i community, home of the IRONMAN World Championship.
Water Notice For Tuesday, Feb. 9
Affected areas include: along Waiānuenue Avenue between Pūnāwai Street and Waiau Street, including Rainbow Drive, Pu‘u Hina Street, Punahele Street, Waiea Place, and any side roads and lanes; South Hilo.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Receives Funding for Rental Assistance
DHHL Rental Relief Program receives $2.4M boost.
75 New COVID Cases Statewide
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 83 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.8%.
Man Rescued on Mauna Kea
The victim was separated from his group and slid down the icy slope 700 ft. where he was unable to climb back up to safety.
Pelekāne Watershed Improvements Completed
Conservation activities and changes are expected to mitigate ecological degradation.
Hawaiʻi County to Host Sustainability Summit
Registration is now open to the public for the 2021 Hawaiʻi County Sustainability Summit.
A Second COVID-19 Variant Case Discovered on O‘ahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratories Division has confirmed a second case of COVID-19 with the B117 variant in Hawai’i.
One New COVID-19 Case Reported on the Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 108 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 26,393.
Honolulu Man Faces Drug, Firearm Charges in Connection with Beretania St. Shooting
A Honolulu man is facing federal charges in connection with a shooting on Beretania Street last month.
Five COVID-19-Related Deaths Reported in O‘ahu Prison
The deaths of five male Halawa Correctional Facility inmates have been classified by the Hawai‘i Department of Health as COVID-19-related deaths.
