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Federal, State Agencies Patrol Big Island Waters for Maritime Violations
The US Coast Guard and NOAA Office of law enforcement crews conducted joint patrols in an effort to identify maritime violations and educate the public of marine life on and offshore.
Ige Orders Flags to Half-Staff for the Late Sen. Harimoto
Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawai‘i shall be flown at half-staff next week as a mark of respect for the late Sen. Breene Harimoto.
Nonprofit Offers Funding For Extra-Curricular Activities
Little Big Tots Foundation is accepting applications for families with children that want to, or currently are, enrolled in extra-curricular activities.
Second Earthquake in 24 Hours Shakes South Flank of Kīlauea Volcano
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake occurred on the South flank of Kīlauea Volcano at 2:18 p.m. Friday.
Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Hosts free Brown Bag Lunch Series
Ku‘ikahi’s Brown Bag Lunch Series is free and open to the public
Ige’s Quarantine Order Reasonable Due to Pandemic, Judge Rules
A US district judge has ruled that Hawai‘i’s 14-day quarantine order set as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is reasonable.
Hawai‘i Reports 19th Coronavirus Death, 29 New Cases Friday
A total of 29 new cases of the virus were reported Friday, bringing the statewide total to 975 cases.
Former Homeless Move Into Micro-Village at Old A
A total of 18 units were constructed and will remain in place until the County’s new project, Kukuiola, is built off Kealakehe Parkway.
Training at PTA to Increase After July 4
Training at Pōhakuloa Training Area will gradually increase following the Fourth of July holiday, with several hundred soldiers and marines coming to base.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: July 4-10
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for July 4-10.
HPD Cautions Against Drunk Driving Over Holiday Weekend
The Hawai‘i Police Department reminds motorists to not drink and drive over the Fourth of July weekend.
Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Rocks Kīlauea’s South Flank
As with all earthquakes, be aware of the possibility of after-shocks. Taking precautions is advised.
Gertrude’s Jazz Bar Closes Following Positive COVID-19 Test Among Staff
Gertrude’s Jazz Bar in Kailua-Kona is closing its doors for two weeks after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
New Invasive Pest Threatens Big Island Range Lands, Watersheds
BIISC is asking the public to report any sightings of the two-lines spittlebug and to refrain from moving sod, soil, or potted plants from Kona to other areas.
8 Hawaiian Airlines Employees Diagnosed With COVID-19
The report of eight Hawaiian Airlines employees diagnosed with COVID-19 will not impact the company’s plans to resume more routes to its US mainland gateway cities in the coming weeks.
Water Quality Advisory Canceled at Anaeho‘omalu Bay
The water quality advisory for Anaeho‘omalu Bay in Waikoloa has been canceled.
DOH Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 statewide Thursday, bringing the Hawai‘i total to 946 cases since testing began.
High Bacteria Levels Detected at Anaeho‘omalu Bay
High bacteria levels have been reported at Anaeho‘omalu Bay in Waikoloa.
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.
HIHS Seeking Temporarily Foster Homes for Dogs Over July 4th Holiday
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society is looking for residents to foster pets for the Fourth of July holiday and ensuing days after.
