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Higher COVID Case Count Today Partially Due to Historic Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 106 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 27,503.
Flood Advisory Extended Into This Afternoon
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 1:15 p.m.
Downed Utility Pole in Honaunau Shuts Down Portion of Highway 11 for Hours
A downed utility pole in Honauanau that shut down a portion of Highway 11 for several hours has reopened one lane.
Flood Advisory Issued for Hilo, Puna Districts
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory in Hawai‘i County until 10:15 a.m.
Community COVID-19 Testing Sites: Feb. 27, 2021
COVID-19 screening and testing are scheduled in three districts today, Feb. 27.
Monthly Test Scheduled for Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System
The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of Hawai’i’s Statewide Alert and Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies.
HPD Seeks Teenaged Runaway
Police ask anyone with information on Soares’ whereabouts to call the police department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.
Hilo Man Charged After Allegedly Striking, Stabbing Girlfriend
The charges against Camacho, 35, stem from an incident that took place Thursday afternoon in Hilo.
State Issues Record Fines Against Aquarium Fishing Couple
Husband and wife, Stephen Howard and Yukako Toriyama, were ordered to pay fines for fishing and boating violations, which happened last Sept. 15.
Flood Advisory Issued for Areas in W. Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flood Advisory for Hawai‘i County until 4:15 p.m.
New COVID Variant Discovered in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) confirms the presence of a new COVID variant in Hawai‘i.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Starting This Evening
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Maui and the Big Island from 6 p.m. this evening through Sunday afternoon.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Big Island Summits
A winter weather advisory is issued for Big Island summits til March 1.
Volcano Watch: When Will Mauna Loa Erupt Next?
Mauna Loa is not currently erupting. But there have been signs of elevated unrest above known background activity since July 2019.
Wind Advisory Extended for Parts of the Big Island
A wind advisory is now in effect to Friday, Feb. 26, until 6 p.m.
Visitor Arrivals Down 80% in January From 2020
Hawai‘i’s visitor industry continues to be impacted significantly by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
HIDOE Releases Guidelines to Allow In-Person School Commencements
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) released guidelines Thursday to allow for limited, in-person school commencement and transition ceremonies that ensure the health and safety of students, staff and families.
