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Wind Advisory in Effect for Big Island Summits
A wind advisory is in effect for Big Island summits until 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Where to Get a COVID-19 Test Today: Feb. 6, 2021
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency announced three COVID-19 testing sites open today, Feb. 6.
County Officials Urge Residents to Avoid Gathering on Super Bowl Weekend
County officials are urging residents to avoid gathering this Super Bowl weekend after the state confirmed the presence of a COVID-19 variant strain in Hawai‘i.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Feb. 6-12
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Feb. 6-12.
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home Faces Penalty for Infection Control Deficiencies
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo was slapped with a $510,640 federal civil penalty for infection control deficiencies, health officials announced Friday evening.
New, More Transmissible Strain of COVID Confirmed in Hawaii
Limiting social contact is as crucial now as it has ever been, as humanity has been pitted in a race against the virus — vaccinations vs. the spread of variants.
Flood Advisory Accompanies Thunderstorms in E. Hawaii
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for much of the Big Island until 5:45 pm Friday.
Strong Thunderstorms Moving Across E. Hawaii
At 2:20 pm, a strong thunderstorm was located over Pāhoa.
DOH Reports 101 New COVID Cases Friday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 85 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.8%.
Kahalu‘u Beach Park Closed Due to High Surf Advisory
Kahalu‘u Beach Park is closed due to a high surf advisory, which is in effect until Friday evening.
Discovery of Malnourished, Injured Dogs Leads to Arrest in Ocean View
An Ocean View man was taken into custody on suspicion of animal cruelty after dozens of dogs were found undernourished and injured on his property.
HPD Outstanding Warrants: Feb. 5, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly list of outstanding warrants.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Pāhoa Man
Hawai‘i Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Pāhoa man who has been reported missing.
HECO, Aloha United Way Partner to Offer Utility Bill Assistance Program
Hawaiian Electric (HECO) and Aloha United Way have partnered up to offer a utility bill assistance program for families statewide who continue to struggle financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 Officers Recognized by Kona Crime Prevention Committee
Three Hawai‘i Police Department officers were recently honored as Officers of the Month by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee (KCPC) during a ceremony at the Kona Police Station.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Portions of Big Island
Rainfall and runoff will also cause hazardous driving conditions due to ponding, reduced visibility and poor braking action.
‘Fight COVID With COVID’ Blood Drive Coming to Kona
The drive will be held over three days in Kona, from February 23 to 25.
Lava Lake Reaches Near 700 Feet in Depth
Eruptive activity continues at the western fissure, supplying lava to the lava lake via a lava stream at the inlet site along the west margin.
VOLCANO WATCH: Kīlauea’s South Flank, What’s Shaking?
Kīlauea’s south flank was the site of five earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or greater in the past year.
