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Big Island to Receive 2 Emergency Vessels for Hurricane Season
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division is placing four new Security and Disaster Recovery vessels into service across the neighbor islands.
Package with ‘Pungent Odor’ Temporarily Closed Hilo Airport’s Post Office
The US Post Office at Hilo International Airport has reopened after being temporarily shut down due to a potential gas leak.
DOH Reports Largest Daily COVID-19 Spike Since April
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reported that two active cases remain on the Big Island as of Thursday morning, both of which are travel-related.
US Post Office at Hilo Airport has Reopened
The US Post Office located at the Hilo International Airport is temporarily closed due to a potential gas leak at the facility.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Wanted Man
Hawaiʻi Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Bruno Facchini, 36, who is wanted for an outstanding bench warrant.
Big Island Active Cases of COVID-19 Remain at 2
Both cases are identified as travel-related and are in isolation under monitoring by the state’s Department of Health.
Nonprofit Seeks Help to Protect Kīholo Bay Through Sanitation Efforts
Hui Aloha Kīholo is asking for the public’s help to protect Kīholo by providing luas and sanitation.
UH Hilo Seeks Public Input on Decommissioning of Telescope
Decommissioning includes the deconstruction and removal of the telescope facility and the restoration of the site.
County Council Approves 5-Year Contract for HPD’s Body Camera Program
On Wednesday, Hawai‘i County Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing HPD to enter into a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., which allows for the acquisition of body cameras and provides maintenance and cloud-based storage at the price tag of $1.8 million.
New Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Infections Detected on Multiple Islands
It’s important that forest goers clean their boots, vehicles, and equipment of any dirt and soil, as well as spray with a 70% alcohol solution to ensure they are not transporting the fungus that causes ROD.
DOH Reports 5 New Cases of COVID-19 Overnight
Hawai‘i Department of Health officials reported five new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 744.
Public Asked to Keep Lookout for Runaway Teen
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old boy who as been reported as a runaway.
HPD Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Runaway Teen
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl who has been reported as a runaway.
Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Wanted Man
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted for questioning in multiple traffic crimes.
Libraries to Provide Access to Computers by Reservation
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS) will now offer access to public computers by reservation at all library branches, starting today.
HFD to Search 1 More Day for Woman Who Disappeared Offshore of Old As
Hawai‘i Fire Department will continue its search for Clare Maney today.
All Members of Carbon Nation Headed Back to Mainland
All 21 members of Carbon Nation have boarded a plane and are headed back to the mainland after violating Gov. David Ige’s quarantine order.
Restoration Road Plans in Kīlauea Recovery Announced
Hawai‘i County has announced road restoration plans in order to facilitate long-term recovery and resilience in Puna following the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.
Testifiers Express Urgency to Address Child Sex Trafficking on Hawai‘i Island
The pervasiveness of child sex trafficking dominated the comments among testifiers during Hawaii County Council’s public safety committee meeting this morning.
