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Authorities Seek Missing Kamuela Man
Police say the 33-year-old Kamuela man has been missing for nearly two months.
M-4.4 Quake Shakes Waimea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Waimea was felt in West Hawai‘i at 9:27 a.m.
Temporary Closures Scheduled at Waiea, Ke‘ei Transfer Stations
The Department of Environmental Management’s Solid Waste Division will temporarily close the Waiea and Ke‘ei Transfer Stations starting today through Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.
NPS Announces 2021 Admission-Free Days to Big Island Historical Park
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park has announced its fee-free days for the upcoming year.
2 District COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Today
COVID-19 testing will be available in Hāmākua and North Kona this morning.
Big Island Notes 10 New Cases of COVID Sunday
The state’s two-week average is 96 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.9%.
Hunters Discover Dead Body in Volcano
Detectives are continuing this investigation and are currently reviewing pending missing person cases.
Nuisance Coastal Flooding Expected Across Big Island
Impacts may include flooding of beaches that are normally dry.
Waimea Special Olympian Recognized as Male Athlete of the Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nearly all meetings, classrooms and sporting events to go virtual, this includes the Special Olympics.
Solar PV System Installed on Telescope Facility Atop Maunakea
A solar photovoltaic (PV) system was successfully installed on the rooftop of WM Keck Observatory’s telescope facility on Maunakea.
DOH Reports 198 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 198 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 19,148 since the pandemic began.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Dec. 12-18
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road closures for Dec. 12-18.
Search for Missing Mariner Off Big Island Coast Suspended
The Coast Guard has suspended the active search for the missing mariner who fell overboard approximately 150 miles southeast of Big Island, Friday evening.
2 People Arrested After Single-Car Crash on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
Two people were arrested this morning after a one-vehicle crash on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway near the Palani Road intersection.
DOH Reports 89 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 89 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 18,951 since the pandemic began.
Traffic Cameras: Should They be Used to Identify Felony Offenders?
The abilities of a traffic camera render it capable of capturing the license plate numbers of vehicles seen committing crimes within the camera’s view.
KCH Conducts Successful Trial Run COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Kona Community Hospital (KCH) conducted a successful trial run COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday.
HPD Releases Names of 25 on Outstanding Warrant List
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.
