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8 People Currently Hospitalized for COVID Islandwide
There are eight people hospitalized for COVID-19 on the Big Island as of Friday, officials confirmed.
CLR Infestation Prompts Transport Restrictions From Maui, Hawai‘i Island
The transport of coffee is currently restricted from Maui and Hawai‘i Island due to an infestation of leaf rust (CLR), officials announced Friday.
County Initiates Year-Round Vehicle Disposal Assistance Program
The Department of Environmental Management’s Derelict/Abandoned Vehicle Section is initiating a year-round program that is designed to assist Hawaiʻi County property owners with the disposal of derelict vehicles left on private property.
Henry Kapono to Honor Veterans With Free Virtual Concert
A Grammy-nominated artist and one of Hawai‘i’s most popular homegrown musicians will use his talents to honor veterans over the Thanksgiving Day weekend.
HPD Seeks Missing, Possibly Endangered Big Island Man
Big Island police are searching for a missing person they believe may be endangered.
HPD Releases Portion of Outstanding Warrant List
Police ask that anyone who knows the whereabouts of a person on this list call the department’s non-emergency line.
PTA to Offer Game Bird Hunting
The Pōhakuloa Training Area will host Upland Game Bird Hunting starting this weekend.
New Traffic Pattern to Begin at Hilo Transfer Station
A new residential traffic pattern will be implemented at the Hilo Transfer Statione effective Nov. 27.
How Has Topography Been Modeled at Hawai‘i’s Volcanoes?
In cartography and geographic analyses related to volcanoes, especially in Hawai‘i, there is perhaps nothing more important than having an accurate digital model of topography.
Food Basket Distributes 100K Pounds of Support in the Face of Staggering Need
Workers from the Food Basket joined volunteers from the Lions Club, Youth With a Mission, and Hawaiian Airlines, among others, who helped manage the morning’s tremendous logistical tasks.
Oh, Canada: Hawai‘i to Offer Quarantine Exemption to Canadians by Next Month
Air Canada and WestJet are partnering with the state to implement the program north of the border.
Hawai‘i Tightens Pre-Travel Testing Requirements
Hawai‘i’s Safe Travels coronavirus testing program will remain in effect, but with an important change beginning next week.
Big Island Nears 1,500 COVID Cases Since Tracking Began
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 107 new cases of coronavirus Thursday.
First Hawai‘i Inmate at Arizona Prison Succumbs to COVID-19
A Hawai‘i inmate at Saguaro Correctional Center died a COVID-19-related death on Tuesday at an Arizona hospital, officials reported Thursday.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Man
Hawai‘i Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating 44-year-old male Lester Lorenz, who has been reported as missing.
Wailuku Bridge Repairs to Result in Detour
The need for emergency repairs to the makai bridge girders was found as crews completed spall repairs to the deck of the bridge.
Garter Snake Found in Christmas Tree Shipment to Hawai‘i
A Pacific tree frog was among the other pests also found in the same container.
WATCH: What to do Immediately Following a Flood
SPONSORED: Information in this article and video is provided by Premier Restoration Hawaii. The best thing you can do immediately following a flood or discovering water damage is to call a professional and certified water damage restoration company in order to minimize damages and begin the structural drying process. However, following a large weather event where […]
