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New, More Transmissible Strain of COVID Confirmed in Hawaii
Limiting social contact is as crucial now as it has ever been, as humanity has been pitted in a race against the virus — vaccinations vs. the spread of variants.
Flood Advisory Accompanies Thunderstorms in E. Hawaii
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for much of the Big Island until 5:45 pm Friday.
Strong Thunderstorms Moving Across E. Hawaii
At 2:20 pm, a strong thunderstorm was located over Pāhoa.
DOH Reports 101 New COVID Cases Friday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 85 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.8%.
Kahalu‘u Beach Park Closed Due to High Surf Advisory
Kahalu‘u Beach Park is closed due to a high surf advisory, which is in effect until Friday evening.
Discovery of Malnourished, Injured Dogs Leads to Arrest in Ocean View
An Ocean View man was taken into custody on suspicion of animal cruelty after dozens of dogs were found undernourished and injured on his property.
HPD Outstanding Warrants: Feb. 5, 2021
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly list of outstanding warrants.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Pāhoa Man
Hawai‘i Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Pāhoa man who has been reported missing.
HECO, Aloha United Way Partner to Offer Utility Bill Assistance Program
Hawaiian Electric (HECO) and Aloha United Way have partnered up to offer a utility bill assistance program for families statewide who continue to struggle financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 Officers Recognized by Kona Crime Prevention Committee
Three Hawai‘i Police Department officers were recently honored as Officers of the Month by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee (KCPC) during a ceremony at the Kona Police Station.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Portions of Big Island
Rainfall and runoff will also cause hazardous driving conditions due to ponding, reduced visibility and poor braking action.
‘Fight COVID With COVID’ Blood Drive Coming to Kona
The drive will be held over three days in Kona, from February 23 to 25.
Lava Lake Reaches Near 700 Feet in Depth
Eruptive activity continues at the western fissure, supplying lava to the lava lake via a lava stream at the inlet site along the west margin.
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.
