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Two New Tenants Open Doors at Puna Kai Shopping Center
Puna Kai Shopping Center is located in the heart of Pāhoa.
USPS Operation Santa Program Now Open to Hawai‘i Keiki
For the first time ever, keiki from across Hawai‘i will be able to participate in the U.S. Postal Service’s Operation Santa letter writing program.
Drive-Through COVID Testing Site Scheduled at Konawaena High
Free drive-through COVID-19 testing will be provided at Konawaena High School in Kealakekua on Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 2-6 p.m.
Mayor-Elect Announces 3 More Cabinet Appointees
All three of Mayor-elect Rothʻs appointments will face confirmation by the County Council.
Big Island Daily COVID Rates Remain Steady as State Averages Close to 100 New Cases Daily
A total of 17,333 cases of coronavirus have been reported statewide since the pandemic began.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for East Side of Hawaii Island
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the eastside of the Big Island.
Kaulana Manu Nature Trail Opens in Shadow of Mauna Kea
The trail and its interpretive features have been in the making for 15 years.
Seafood Mislabeling Identified in Honolulu Through UH Study
Just over 21% of seafood sold in the greater Honolulu area is mislabeled, according to scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Life Sciences.
Hawaiian Airlines Now Offering Pre-Flight COVID Tests From Las Vegas
Hawaiian Airlines is now offering drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 pre-flight tests for its guests traveling to the islands from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and Seattle.
CG Rescues Swimmer Off Kaua‘i
The Coast Guard rescued a swimmer who was swept out to sea off Ninini Beach Sunday.
IRONMAN Foundation Offers Free Thanksgiving Bundles
The rules are first-come, first-serve, with one bundle available per vehicle.
DOH Reports 123 New Cases, 2 COVID-Related Deaths
Hawaii’s two-week average of new cases is 95 per day, with a test positivity rate of 2%.
HPD Seeks Help Locating Missing Child
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311.
CIP Funding Released for Land Acquisition by Waimea Schools
Gov. David Ige has released $1.6 million in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding for the Hawai’i Department of Education’s land acquisition of Parcel 54 from Parker Ranch Land Trust.
New Kona Safeway Location Set to Open Next Month
The new Safeway location at the newly developed Niumalu Marketplace in Kailua-Kona is set to open on Dec. 16.
High Surf Advisory Issued for East-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for east-facing shores on Hawai‘i Island through Monday morning.
DOH Reports 163 New COVID Cases, 7 Deaths Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Saturday reported 163 new cases of coronavirus, raising the statewide total to 17,098 since the pandemic began.
Men of Pa‘a Collaborate with 1 Heart HUB to Serve Community
A Puna nonprofit expanded its mission of service and ‘aina-based substance abuse recovery to North Kohala.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: Nov. 21-27
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for Nov. 21-27.
