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NWS Cancels Statewide Tsunami Watch
The National Weather Service has cancelled a tsunami watch for the state of Hawai´i.
State Advises Emergency Prep in Wake of Tsunami Watch
The Hawai´i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is advising those in low-lying areas across the state to begin emergency preparations after the National Weather Service issued a tsunami watch for all of Hawai´i.
Tsunami Watch Issued For Hawai´i
The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami watch for the state of Hawai´i as of 9:38 am Thursday.
Kīlauea Housing Recovery Grant Authorized by County Council
The Hawai‘i County Council passed two measures Wednesday, authorizing the County to receive $83.84 million in US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds.
Police Arrest 19 for DUI Over Last Week
During the week of Feb. 22 through March 1, 2021, Hawai‘i Police arrested 19 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Finalists Named to Fill Hawaiʻi County Seat on UH Board of Regents
The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) for the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents has presented a list of candidates to Gov. David Ige to fill one Hawaiʻi County seat.
COVID-19 Vaccines Soon to be Offered to Kūpuna 70 Years Old and Older
The state is expanding the pool of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations by offering shots to kūpuna age 70 and older beginning Monday, March 8.
Virtual Voices: KHS Choir Harmonize ‘Over My Head’
The kids in the KHS choir wouldn’t let COVID stop them from coming together in a virtual format to perform “Over My Head.”
Senate Health Committee Recommends Libby Char as DOH Director
The Senate Health Committee today, March 3, voted to recommend that the Senate consent to the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth “Libby” Char as Director of the Department of Health (DOH).
Daily Update: No New COVID-19 Cases Reported on The Big Island
e Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 20 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 27,640. Two new COVID-related deaths were reported.
2 Women Sought in Theft at Kona Store
Hawai‘i Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two women who stole a shopper’s backpack from the men’s section of a discount department store in Kona last month.
Police Seek Public’s Help Find Missing Nā‘ālehu Woman
Hawai‘i Police is asking the public’s assistance in locating a Nā‘ālehu woman who’s been reported missing.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Hilo Man
Hawaiʻi Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Hilo man.
HSTA Opposes Superintendent Kishimoto’s Contract Renewal with DOE
The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association is asking the Hawai‘i Board of Education’s Human Resources Committee to vote against a positive recommendation to renew the superintendent’s contract at their meeting today.
PTA Training Ongoing Through March and April
Training at Pōhakuloa Training Area will continue to increase through the end of March and into April bringing more than 2,000 troops on base.
Donation Provides Extra First Aid Resources to HPD Canines
Hawai‘i Police Department’s canines and handlers have some extra first-aid resources with the help of a donation from the Hawai‘i Island K9 Association.
Missing Man Found Dead in Kona
Hawaii County police reported Tuesday afternoon that Tyler Armstrong of Kailua-Kona, who was previously reported as a missing person, was located deceased.
Wind Advisory Issued Through Wednesday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued an overnight a wind advisory for much of Hawai´i County through 6 am Wednesday morning.
Hawai´i Businesses Receive Temporary UI Tax Break
Hawai´i businesses will pay lower unemployment tax rates in response to the economic strain caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
