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US Attorney for Hawai‘i Kenji Price Asked to Step Down
US Attorney Kenji M. Price for the District of Hawai‘i was asked to step down by the Biden administration.
Puna Man Facing Drug Charges After Meth, Heroin Found at Pāhoa Residence
A search warrant executed on a Pāhoa residence led to the discovery of nearly a pound of methamphetamine resulting in one arrest.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Hawai‘i County
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 56 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 26,584.
Utility Bill Assistance Program Closed Due to High Demand
Hawaiian Electric’s Utility Bill Assistance Program is closed to new applicants just two days after opening the application process up to the public.
DOH Survey: Hawai‘i County Residents Still View COVID-19 as Personal Threat
Acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine has rapidly shifted since the administration of the vaccinations first began in mid-December.
Projected Budget Shortfall Reduced: Furloughs, Paycuts Remain on Horizon
Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, the governor said further federal aid could result in a second postponement of state furloughs.
Kailua-Kona Man Dies After 3-Car Crash
An 84-year-old Kailua-Kona man died following a three-vehicle collision on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, at the intersection of Kamanu Street and Oluwalu Street in Kailua-Kona.
Strong Thunderstorms Over Windward Portions of Mauna Loa
The National Weather Service reports strong thunderstorms over the windward portions of Mauna Loa.
DOH Reports 37 New COVID Cases Tuesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 71 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
COVID Scammers Demand Money in Exchange for Vaccine
Hawai‘i residents should always safeguard their personal information, healthcare related numbers, financial information and related identifiers.
Fast Radio Burst Study Earns Astronomers Prestigious Award
Two astronomers in WM Keck Observatory ‘Ohana are among recipients of this year’s American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Newcomb Cleveland Prize for work on their fast radio burst (FRB) study.
County to Start Prep Work on Aliʻi Drive Culvert
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works will be doing preliminary work on the Aliʻi Drive Culvert located on the Waiʻaha Drainageway near Kona Tiki Hotel.
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%.
