News
DOH Reports 29 New COVID Cases Monday
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Water Notice for South Hilo
Water will be temporarily turned off in the overnight from 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 10.
Police Searching For Missing Kona Woman
Police ask anyone who may have any information on Wood’s whereabouts to contact the police department’s non-emergency line.
Lions Club of Kona Awarding Scholarships
Lions Club will be awarding a total of six college scholarships to graduating seniors of Konawaena High School.
Small Plane Crashes Off Lana´i Coast
The aircraft is reported to have sank and does not present a threat to navigation.
Hawai‘i Island Outage Map Now Available on Hawaiian Electric Mobile App
The app also enables users to view and pay their electric bill, receive notifications, and more.
Big Island Under Flash Flood Watch Through Monday
Do not cross fast flowing streams or runoff on foot or in a vehicle.
Water Notice for North Kona
Water notice for Hōlua Resort at Mauna Loa Village between the hours of 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., on Thursday, Mar. 4, 2021.
Laulima Food Patch and Chef Hui Launch Meal-Kits
Chef Hui introduced the Mahiʻai Meal Kit Program last year to support local farms, restaurants and families in need.
HVNP Unleashes Bark Ranger Program
Visit the bark website, watch the new video and take the BARK pledge.
Join Virtual Talk About West Hawai‘i School Reopening
Meeting will be held Wednesday, Mar. 3 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.
60 New Cases Reported
A total of 1,869 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 439 people have died.
Wind Advisory For Maui and Big Island
There is a wind advisory in effect from noon Feb. 28 to 6 p.m. Monday Mar. 1.
Visitor Attractions and Amenities on the Big Island Are Back, Sort Of
The Hawaiian Islands share a great many characteristics, yet each has its own personality. Amid so much commonality, differences stand out starkly, which has also proven true through each county’s unique response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus arrived to Hawai´i in early 2020, travel screeched to a halt, the tourism economy fell to ashes […]
Whale Count for the 2021 Season
Sanctuary Ocean Count and Great Whale Count site leaders observe humpback whales from Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, and Maui.
HVNP Announces Flight Operations for March
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for March 2021.
Father, Son Recovered from COVID-19 Donate Plasma to Help in Fight Against Virus
A father and son recovered from COVID-19 have stepped up to fight the virus by donating convalescent plasma that will be used to help treat current patients suffering from the disease.
Various Repair Plans Presented for Pohoiki Boat Ramp
Various repair plans for the Pohoiki Boat Ramp were presented to the State Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday, Feb. 26.
Johnson & Johnson Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Use
Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine was cleared for use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.
