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Wind Advisory in Effect Till Sunday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory statewide until Sunday morning.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Mountain View Woman
Hawai‘i Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 45-year-old Mountain View woman.
California Man Suffers Minor Injuries After Apparent Shark Attack Off Maui
A 73-year-old California man is being treated for minor injuries after encountering a shark this morning while snorkeling off Airport Beach in front of the Maui Westin at Ka‘anapali.
HPD Seeks Owner of Adrift Kayak
There have been no reports of missing persons in that area since the kayak was found.
COVID Numbers Continue Steadily in Triple-Digits
Four new COVID-related deaths were also reported statewide.
Hawai‘i Schools Facing Smaller Budget Cut Than Previously Projected
Federal funds recently allocated to the Department of Education (DOE) will allow for a budget reduction of 2.5% rather than the 10% cut that was initially projected.
HPD Releases Names of 25 Wanted Individuals
Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.
VOLCANO WATCH: A Closer Look at Kīlauea’s Newest Lava
New eruptions at Kīlauea provide a glimpse into what is happening inside the volcano and its magma reservoirs.
Leaders Go Low at First Round of Mitsubishi Electric
Only nine of the 42 players in the field shot over-par in the first round, while 29 finished the day in red numbers.
Comment Period Opens on Hawai‘i Gaming Proposal
DHHL on Thursday opened the public comment period for beneficiaries.
Shock, Heartache After News of Deputy Prosecutor’s Death
Deputy Prosecutor Kauanoe Jackson said she never felt stronger in a courtroom than when she was standing next her colleague and friend, Sheri Lawson.
Acasio lays Out Priorities She Hopes to Tackle as Senator
Sen. Laura Acasio, appointed to fill Kai Kahele’s seat in the Hawai‘i State Legislature, is focused on addressing disparities the health care system.
Live Skunk Identified, Contained in Honolulu
A test for rabies has been sent to the mainland and results are expected in a few days.
Kaiser Permanente Commits $100,000 for Native Hawaiian Health
Kaiser Permanente commits $100,000 in hopes to help dismantle racist structures and practices that prevent Native Hawaiians from achieving good health.
Hospitals Now Offering COVID Vaccine to Kupuna
Big Island hospitals have begun scheduling appointments to vaccinate kupuna for COVID-19.
Three New COVID-related Deaths Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 119 new cases statewide.
Hilo Man Charged with Burglary and Theft
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 34-year-old Richard “Kini Boy” Kuakini Kaleohano Jr., of Hilo, with burglary and theft offenses.
Mitsubishi Electric Championship Tees Up Tuesday
Instead of kicking off the 2021 Champions Tour as would normally be the case, the event is mired in the middle of a stop-and-go season mutated by the coronavirus pandemic.
HVNP Staff Offer Helping Hand to Trapped Turtle Hatchlings
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park staff rescued more than a dozen honuʻea (Hawaiian hawksbill sea turtle) hatchlings trapped in a nest beneath a rock.
