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COVID-19 Notification App Now Available to Hawaiʻi County Residents
A COVID-19 exposure notification application is now available to Hawaiʻi County residents.
DOH Retesting Pauoa Bay After Bacteria Levels Were Detected
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health’s Clean Water Branch is retesting Pauoa Bay after bacteria levels were detected in the waters.
DOT Offers Timetable For Queen K Traffic
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is engaged in a repaving project along an approximately 2.5-mile stretch of highway.
Hawai‘i Claimants Won’t Miss Week of Federal Benefits, DLIR Says
Delays to the disbursement of federal unemployment funds are still expected.
DOH Reports 76 New COVID Cases Tuesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 95 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.4%.
County Offers Free Christmas Tree-Cycling Services
Residential customers are encouraged to tree-cycle their holiday trees and kadomatsu decorations.
HPD Locates Possible Witness to Fatal Hilo Shooting
Hawai‘i Police Department has located a possible witness to a fatal shooting that occurred in Hilo.
Little Change to Lava Lake Depth at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater
Lava activity continues to be confined to Halemaʻumaʻu with lava erupting from a vent on the northwest side of the crater.
Hiker Rescued Off Trail on Maunakea
A hiker was rescued from 13,000-feet elevation off Maunakea after falling and injuring both her knees Monday afternoon.
Select Golf Courses to Offer Reduced Rates Starting New Year’s Day
Starting New Year’s Day, Hawai‘i County residents will qualify for reduced rates of golf rounds at two West Hawaii golf courses.
More than 20K COVID Vaccines Expected in Hawai‘i This Week
So far, just shy of 50,000 doses have been shipped to providers throughout the state.
County Beach Parks to Close Early on New Year’s Eve
All county beach parks will close early on New Year’s Eve.
Federal Funding May Face Delayed Disbursal
There are several qualifying factors to become an eligible beneficiary for federal unemployment relief.
Police Seek Help Identifying Possible Witness in Fatal Hilo Shooting
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating possible witnesses to a Hilo shooting that left one man dead last week.
Hawai‘i Visitor Numbers Down 77% in November
In the first 11 months of 2020, total visitor arrivals dropped 73.7%.
West Hawai‘i State Parks to Close Early for New Year’s Eve
The Department of Natural Resources’ State Parks Division will be closing Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Kīholo State Park Reserve and Kekaha Kai State Park (Mahai‘ula and Kua Bay sections) early.
Hawai‘i Surpasses 21K Cases of COVID in 2020
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 94 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.4%.
Video: Tai Chi Company Catches Fire in Hilo
The event was captured in part by a passerby using her smartphone.
Lava Lake at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater Nears 600-Foot Depth
Lava activity at Kīlauea volcano remains confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, with lava erupting from a vent on the northwest side of the crater with two or three narrow channels visible this morning.
