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Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Kona Man
Hawai‘i Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 26-year-old Kona man who’s been reported missing.
Big Island Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 26,743. One new COVID-related death was reported.
HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Feb. 12, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its outstanding warrants list for Feb. 12, 2021.
United Airlines Announces New Nonstop Flights to Hawai‘i
United Airlines will offer its first-ever nonstop service between Chicago and Kona starting this summer.
Recently Located Runaway Disappears Again, HPD Reports
A runaway teen recently found in good health has disappeared again.
Wind Advisory Issued for Big Island Summits
A wind advisory is in effect for Big Island summits till 6 a.m. Saturday.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help Finding Missing Kona Man
Hawai‘i Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 55-year-old Kailua-Kona last seen on Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. on Kalani Street.
Application Deadline for HMSA Kaimana Scholarships
Students must submit scholarship applications by Feb. 26, 2021.
VOLCANO WATCH: Ken Hon Returns to HVO as Scientist-in-Charge
The next USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) Scientist-in-Charge (SIC) has been named, and it’s a name that Island of Hawai‘i residents may be familiar with—Dr. Ken Hon. Ken will be the 21st Scientist-in-Charge filling a position originally created by Thomas A. Jaggar, who founded HVO in 1912 and directed it until 1940. Ken follows recent […]
HFD Battling Brush Fire Near Four Seasons
Hawai‘i Fire Department is currently battling a brush fire near Highway 190 between mile markers 26-27.
Letter to the Editor: Hawai‘i Should Support the Tiny Tax on Sugar
“Research shows it does help reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.”
PEUC Program to Roll Out Next Week
The DLIR will begin processing approximately 68,000 potential eligible claims beginning on Feb. 15 until all potential eligible claims are available and processed.
Three New Cases on the Big Island
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 67 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Rainfall Summary for January 2021
The second half of January saw the weather pattern over the North Pacific change significantly.
Autopsy Report Released on Kona Man Killed in 3-Car Crash
A Kailua-Kona man involved in a three-car crash last week suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision, according to an autopsy report.
New $200M Rental Assistance Plan in Effect Soon
Priority will be given to households in which the annual income is at or below 50% of area median income.
Recovery Support for Hawai‘i Small Businesses Offered by DBEDT
Some events have registration deadlines.
Got a Question? Call Aloha United Way 211 Line for the Answer
Aloha United Way (AUW) hopes to raise awareness to the state’s 211 helpline in honor of Feb. 11.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help Finding 14-year-old Runaway
Hawai‘i Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old Hilo girl who was reported as a runaway.
