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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.
COVID Test Surplus Could Help Reopen Big Island High Schools
The discovery of a surplus of COVID-19 antigen tests has created a potential path to bring Big Island high school students back to the classroom.
KTA to Offer COVID Vaccinations at In-Store Pharmacies
The vaccines will be offered by appointment only.
Four COVID-Related Deaths Reported Statewide Wednesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 85 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2%.
Motorcyclist Who Died in Honomu Road Crash Identified
Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who has information regarding it to contact the East Hawai‘i Traffic Enforcement Unit.
Fishing Nets Likely Caused Monk Seal Drownings Off Kaua‘i, NOAA Says
The DLNR said constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic delayed completion of post-mortem examinations.
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Starting at Noon
A winter weather advisory is in effect starting at noon for Big Island summits.
Wind Advisory in Effect Until This Evening
A wind advisory is in effect for various locations on the Big Island until 6 p.m.
Lawmakers Seek Change in Maunakea Management
Lawmakers announced plans to introduce legislation that would reassess a new governance structure for Maunakea.
State Lab Detects More COVID-19 Variants in Hawai‘i
Four individuals carrying the L452R variant had a history of travel to or from the US mainland.
HPD Identifies Victims in Two Fatal Crashes
Traffic investigators are awaiting toxicology results for both incidents to determine if alcohol and/or drugs were factors in the crashes.
COVID-19 Cluster Identified at Coffee Farm in Kona
The Department of Health has identified a COVID-19 cluster at a coffee farm in Kona.
Hawai‘i Eclipses 26K COVID Cases Since Pandemic Began
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 89 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.1%.
CVS to Administer COVID Vaccine at Seven Longs Drugs Locations Statewide
Selected CVS Pharmacy locations will begin to offer the vaccinations on Feb. 11.
HOPE Services Awarded Grant to Help in Homeless Health Care Services
Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i has donated $95,000 to HOPE Services on Hawai‘i Island.
Live-Fire Training Scheduled at PTA This Month
During this month, PTA officials say there will be live-fire training consisting of small arms, aviation gunnery, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, or drone) and artillery/mortar fire.
Diving Club Returns to Kawamoto Pool in Hilo
Hilo HI-Diving returns to Kawamoto Pool, free through February, on Fridays 1–4 pm.
Runaway Teen Missing From Kea‘au
Police ask anyone who may have information on Ahia’s whereabouts to call the department’s non-emergency line.
