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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.
Health Dept Counts 107 New Coronavirus Cases Thursday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 86 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.9%.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Teen Runaway
Hawai‘i Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 17-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Volcano Man
Hawai‘i Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Volcano man who has been reported missing.
High Surf Advisory in Effect Till Friday Morning
A high surf advisory is in effect for west-facing shores until 6 a.m.
Hawai‘i Residency Required For COVID-19 Vaccine
Yes. Hawai‘i residency is a requirement to receive a COVID-19 vaccine from the state.
County Council Appoints Zendo Kern Planning Director
After lengthy and at times contentious discussions, the Hawai‘i County Council approved the confirmation of Zendo Kern as planning director with a 5-4 vote on Wednesday.
COVID Test Surplus Could Help Reopen Big Island High Schools
The discovery of a surplus of COVID-19 antigen tests has created a potential path to bring Big Island high school students back to the classroom.
KTA to Offer COVID Vaccinations at In-Store Pharmacies
The vaccines will be offered by appointment only.
Four COVID-Related Deaths Reported Statewide Wednesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 85 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2%.
Motorcyclist Who Died in Honomu Road Crash Identified
Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who has information regarding it to contact the East Hawai‘i Traffic Enforcement Unit.
Fishing Nets Likely Caused Monk Seal Drownings Off Kaua‘i, NOAA Says
The DLNR said constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic delayed completion of post-mortem examinations.
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Starting at Noon
A winter weather advisory is in effect starting at noon for Big Island summits.
Wind Advisory in Effect Until This Evening
A wind advisory is in effect for various locations on the Big Island until 6 p.m.
Lawmakers Seek Change in Maunakea Management
Lawmakers announced plans to introduce legislation that would reassess a new governance structure for Maunakea.
State Lab Detects More COVID-19 Variants in Hawai‘i
Four individuals carrying the L452R variant had a history of travel to or from the US mainland.
HPD Identifies Victims in Two Fatal Crashes
Traffic investigators are awaiting toxicology results for both incidents to determine if alcohol and/or drugs were factors in the crashes.
COVID-19 Cluster Identified at Coffee Farm in Kona
The Department of Health has identified a COVID-19 cluster at a coffee farm in Kona.
Hawai‘i Eclipses 26K COVID Cases Since Pandemic Began
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 89 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.1%.
