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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%.

Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Man

Authorities seek the public’s help in locating Robby Gay Yoshiyama who has been reported missing.

Park Rangers Offer Tips for Safe, Less Crowded Viewing Experience of Lava Flow

With the excitement of the new eruption at Kīlauea, rangers at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park have some tips on how to observe the lava flow safely with fewer crowds.

HPD Outstanding Warrants List: Dec. 31, 2020

Hawai‘i Police Department released a portion of its outstanding warrants list.

Big Island Road Closures, Jan. 2 to Jan. 8

All projects are weather permitting.

Ten Stories From 2020: The Year That Was

On this New Year’s Eve, remember to drive and distance safely. We’ll see you next year. Or, in other words, tomorrow. 

DOH Reports Daily COVID Case Bump to 188

Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 103 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.7%.

Wind Advisory in Effect For Big Island

Much of the island is expected to be impacted.

HPD Reminds Motorists to Drive Sober this New Year’s Eve

Throughout the month of December, Hawaii Police officers and community groups around the island have held sign-waving events along major thoroughfares to remind motorists to drive safely this holiday season.

Lava Lake Continues to Slowly Rise

The lava lake within Halemaʻumaʻu crater continued to enlarge slowly in the past few days.

Ige Approves Testing Program for Visitors Staying in ‘Resort Bubbles’ on Kaua‘i

Gov. David Ige has approved Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami’s request to implement a pre- and post-travel testing program for visitors who stay in “resort bubble” hotels, effective Jan. 5.

2 Men Arrested in Connection to South Kona Home Invasion

Two men have been arrested after three people were injured during a home invasion in South Kona.

Kaua‘i Seeks to Lift Interisland Travel Quarantine

It is not yet known when Kaua‘i’s moratorium on the Safe Travels program will end for transpacific travelers.

DWS Issues Water Conservation For S. Kohala

A few simple adjustments can help conserve the water necessary.

DOH Reports 108 New Cases of COVID Wednesday

Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 96 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.5%. 

Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Puna Man

Hawai‘i police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Puna man reported missing by his father.

Lava Lake at Kīlauea Reaches 593 Feet Depth

Lava activity is confined to Halemaʻumaʻu with lava erupting from vents on the northwest side of the crater.

Second Stimulus Checks to be Direct Deposited in Coming Days, IRS Reports

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department will begin delivering a second round of stimulus checks to millions of Americans who received the first round of payments earlier this year.

Coast Guard Searches for Missing Freediver Off O‘ahu Shores

The Coast Guard, Honolulu County Fire Department and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Rescue are searching for a 51-year-old freediver off the Reef Runway in Ke’ehi Lagoon, Tuesday.

Police Cite 19 For DUI

DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
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