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First Hawaiian Bank to Cash Stimulus Checks Free of Charge
First Hawaiian Bank (FHB) will cash any stimulus check with no fees assessed, whether the bearer is an FHB customer or not.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Stolen Excavator
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen excavator from the Waikoloa area.
No Additional Magma Flowing Into Kīlauea’s Rift Zones, Data Shows
Lava activity continues to be confined to Halemaʻumaʻu with lava erupting from vents on the northwest side of the crater.
Kahele Sworn In as Member of U.S. Congress
U.S. Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele (HI-02) was sworn in Sunday as a member of the 117th Congress to become Hawaiʻi’s newest elected official in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Waimea Community Association to Hold Virtual Town Halls
Meetings will be streamed “live” on the association’s Facebook page from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and all are welcome to login and attend.
Missing Person in Need of Assistance
Contact police at (808) 935-3311 if Salsedo’s whereabouts are known.
Two New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
A total of 51 deaths have been reported across the Big Island.
State Laboratory Guarding Against New COVID-19 Strains
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) continues to proactively test COVID-19 specimens looking for new strains that may be significantly more contagious or differ in other ways from earlier strains.
HFD Stamps Out Fire at Commercial Laundry Business in Kona
No injuries were reported after fire crews extinguished a blaze at a commercial laundry business in Kona this morning.
DOH Reports 171 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 171 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 21,807.
Swimmer Injured After Apparent Shark Attack Offshore Anaeho’omalu Bay
A woman was injured after an apparent shark attack offshore of Anaeho’omalu Bay this morning.
Lava Lake Depth Now Exceeds 600 Feet
Early this morning the lava lake was 620 feet deep with a narrow black ledge around it.
Three COVID-19 Testing Sites Open to Public Today
Three COVID-19 testing sites are open to the public today.
Wind Advisory Extended Through This Evening
A wind advisory is extended through this evening until 6 p.m.
Aloha Spirit Prevails Amidst Historical Health Care Crisis
The spirit of Aloha and community care shines out as a highlight of 2020, despite the overwhelming struggles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
VOLCANO WATCH: Kīlauea’s Ongoing Eruption, A Rising Lava Lake
At approximately 3 a.m. HST on Dec. 26, activity at the west vent increased dramatically as the fountaining at the north vent died out.
New COVID Cases Vault Over 200 Friday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average has now increased to 119 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 3.1%.
