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Big Island Reports 1 New COVID-Related Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 95 new cases of coronavirus Sunday.
High Surf Advisory Extended Through Sunday Night
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
HFD Contains 1 of 2 Ka‘ū Brush Fires
There are no road closures at this time, though motorists are asked to proceed with caution through the area.
Ka‘u Coffee Festival in Full Swing
Due to COVID-19, the festival has gone digital with free online events.
Hilo Structure Fire Believed Electrical in Nature
According to police dispatch, the occupancy was an abandoned structure, but still had a live HELCO electrical feed.
High Surf Advisory in Effect For Big Island
Boaters should expect recreational surfers and body boarders utilizing harbor channels to access surfing areas.
DOH Reports 120 New Cases of COVID Saturday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 122 new cases daily and a 2.6% test positivity rate.
Ige to Choose From 3 Names to Fill Big Island State Senate Seat
The Governor has approximately seven weeks to select one of these individuals to serve as the next Senator for Senate District 1.
HPD Releases Names of 25 Wanted Individuals
This is a section of 25 names from the official list from the Hawaii County Police Department.
Video: Birdseye View of Kīlauea Eruption Captured
Blue Hawaiian touring flights have begun to increase with news of lava erupting in the Halema‘uma‘u Crater at Kīlauea volcano.
DOH Reports 129 New Cases of Coronavirus
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 128 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.7%.
First Responders Receive COVID Vaccine in Hilo
A second round of first responder vaccinations is planned for the Kona district tomorrow.
KCH Begins Vaccinating Its Employees Against COVID-19
Healthcare workers clapped and cheered after the first Kona Community Hospital employee received a COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday afternoon.
Humpback Ocean Count Modified in 2021
Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, the sanctuary is running the program without the normal participation of volunteers.
DOH Reports 3 New COVID-Related Fatalities Wednesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 131 cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.8%.
HVNP Sees Surge in Visitors Coming to See New Kīlauea Eruption
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has temporarily closed the backcountry to overnight use due to a surge in visitors coming to see the new eruption at Kīlauea volcano.
