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US Attorney for Hawaii Kenji Price to Resign
US Attorney Kenji M. Price for the District of Hawai‘i offered his letter of resignation to President Joe Biden on Feb. 12.
Marine Mammal Center Takes in Malnourished Hawaiian Monk Seal
The Marine Mammal Center, the world’s largest marine mammal hospital, admitted an endangered monk seal at its hospital and visitor center in Kailua-Kona.
High Surf Expected Off Big Island Through Tuesday
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
‘Vaccine Passport’ to Offer Quarantine Alternative
Lt. Gov. Josh Green said he is hopeful the program will include mainland travel by May 1.
VIDEO: Mother/Calf Humpback Pairs Abound in Hawaiʻi
Ocean goers of all kinds are asked to take precautions not to harm, disturb or otherwise disrupt the pairs in their natural habitat.
Big Island Reports Zero Cases of COVID Monday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 53 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
High Surf Advisory Extended Through Monday
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
‘Honeycomb Heart’ Revealed in Iconic Stellar Explosion
Using SITELLE at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT), astronomers created a realistic three-dimensional reconstruction of the center of iconic supernova remnant.
Akamai Summer Internship Program Seeking Applicants
The Akamai Workforce Initiative invites Hawaiʻi students to apply to its 2021 Akamai Summer Internship Program.
Report Shows 40% of Students Receive Lunch Assistance
School Breakfast Scorecard, 25,559 low-income children in Hawai‘i participated in the national School Breakfast Program
Police Seek Help Locating 35 Year Old Missing Person
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Tracy Warren
48 New Cases Statewide
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 53 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of .9%.
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Hosts Free Talk
This month’s speaker is Catherine Lampton on the topic “Meet Your Listening Brain and How to Be Around Others that Think Differently.”
Temporary Water Shutoff Set For South Hilo
Upon resumption of water service, the waterlines will be flushed and cleaned, during which time those affected may notice turbid and/or discolored water.
Letter to the Editor: State Should Fully Commit to Highway Widening Project in Kona
“The work could be phased as funds become available.”
NWS Issues Big Island Wind Advisory
Winds this strong will make driving difficult. Motorists should use extra caution.
Health Dept. Reports 71 New COVID Cases
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 56 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
