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Video Exonerates Former ‘Zip-Tie’ Suspect

Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth announced Monday that the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney will be dropping all charges against Valentino.

DOH Reports 3 COVID-19-Related Deaths Over the Weekend

Hawai‘i Department of Health reports three more COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the statewide total to 22.

Mea Kanu Tuesdays From La‘i‘Ōpua 2020

One bag of produce will be distributed per vehicle. 

Hawai‘i House Passes Bill Legalizing Industrial Hemp

The Hawai‘i House of Representatives on Friday passed a bill legalizing the growing, processing, and sale of industrial hemp in Hawai‘i.

Five Earn Big Island Press Club Scholarships

Five Big Island students have won scholarships from the Big Island Press Club, totaling $5,600.

DOH Identifies 21 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 1,220. 

Hawai‘i Ranks No. 1 in Seat Belt Use in 2019

Hawai‘i ranked number one in the nation for seat belt use in 2019.

Lawmakers Pass Bill That Phases Out Coal-Powered Energy in State

Lawmakers passed a bill that will phase out the use of coal in Hawai‘i by the end of 2022.

Cosmic Structure Discovered Beyond the Milky Way

An immense cosmic structure discovered by astronomers has been dubbed the South Pole Wall.

Crews Put Out Small Blaze in Mountain View home

No injuries were reported after firefighters snuffed out a fire at a Mountain View home Saturday morning.

Broken Sewer Line Leaks 20,000 Gallons of Waste in Kailua Bay

A sewage spill on Ali‘i Drive this morning leaked approximately 20,000 gallons of waste int Kailua Bay due to a broken sewer line, health officials confirmed this afternoon.

Salvation Army to Host School Supply Drive for Keiki

The Salvation Army will be holding supply drives to collect back-to-school items for keiki in need.

DOH Reports 42 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide

The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Friday reported 42 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, bringing the statewide total to 1,200.

Portion of Ali‘i Drive Reopens After Sewage Spill

Ali‘i Drive is closed from Kailua pier to Sarona Lane while county workers address a sewage spill.

Youth Participate in HI-PAL Summer School Program

The Hawaiʻi Police Activities League (HI-PAL) was able to move forward with its summer school program despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Big Island Road Closures, July 11 to July 17

All projects are weather permitting.

Bill Permitting Sale of Edibles Passed by Legislature

The Hawai‘i State Legislature on Friday passed a bill that allows cannabinoid-infused edible products to be dispensed by the state’s eight medical cannabis licensees.

Hawai‘i County Coronavirus Relief Fund RFP Announced

Hawai‘i County will receive $80 million CARES Act funding.

Several County Pools to Reopen with New Rules

Several county pools will reopen starting July 13.

17 Cases of Coronavirus Linked to Two O‘ahu Gyms

The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Friday said it has linked 17 cases of COVID-19 to two O‘ahu commercial gym facilities.
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