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Training at PTA to Increase After July 4
Training at Pōhakuloa Training Area will gradually increase following the Fourth of July holiday, with several hundred soldiers and marines coming to base.
Big Island Weekly Road Closures: July 4-10
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for July 4-10.
HPD Cautions Against Drunk Driving Over Holiday Weekend
The Hawai‘i Police Department reminds motorists to not drink and drive over the Fourth of July weekend.
Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Rocks Kīlauea’s South Flank
As with all earthquakes, be aware of the possibility of after-shocks. Taking precautions is advised.
Gertrude’s Jazz Bar Closes Following Positive COVID-19 Test Among Staff
Gertrude’s Jazz Bar in Kailua-Kona is closing its doors for two weeks after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
New Invasive Pest Threatens Big Island Range Lands, Watersheds
BIISC is asking the public to report any sightings of the two-lines spittlebug and to refrain from moving sod, soil, or potted plants from Kona to other areas.
8 Hawaiian Airlines Employees Diagnosed With COVID-19
The report of eight Hawaiian Airlines employees diagnosed with COVID-19 will not impact the company’s plans to resume more routes to its US mainland gateway cities in the coming weeks.
Water Quality Advisory Canceled at Anaeho‘omalu Bay
The water quality advisory for Anaeho‘omalu Bay in Waikoloa has been canceled.
DOH Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 statewide Thursday, bringing the Hawai‘i total to 946 cases since testing began.
High Bacteria Levels Detected at Anaeho‘omalu Bay
High bacteria levels have been reported at Anaeho‘omalu Bay in Waikoloa.
HPD Releases Names of 25 Wanted Individuals
Persons who know a warrant is out for their arrest are advised to report to the nearest police station to avoid having an officer go to their home or workplace to arrest them.
HIHS Seeking Temporarily Foster Homes for Dogs Over July 4th Holiday
Hawai‘i Island Humane Society is looking for residents to foster pets for the Fourth of July holiday and ensuing days after.
UH Releases COVID-19 Guidelines For All Campuses
Guidelines will apply to all 10 campuses across the state.
Waipi‘o Valley Road Closed Over July 4 Weekend
Public access to Waipi‘o Valley will be closed over the Fourth of July weekend in an effort to deter large gatherings as Hawai‘i continues to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Hawaiian Airlines to Resume Most US Mainland Routes
Hawaiian Airlines is set to resume a reduced schedule between Hawaiʻi and most of its US mainland gateway cities after months of suspended flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Reports 9 New Cases of COVID-19 Overnight
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, increasing the statewide total to 926 positive test results since the pandemic began.
Interisland Travel And Health Form Now Available Online
The form may not be completed or submitted outside of the 24-hour time frame.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting
The public is invited to virtually attend the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary advisory council GoToWebinar in a couple of weeks.
Driver in Fatal Ka‘ū Car Crash Faces Charges After Passenger’s Death
A 38-year-old man is facing negligent homicide and manslaughter charges in connection to a single-vehicle crash in Ka‘ū that left his passenger dead. The crash occurred in the early morning hours on June 21. Hawai‘i Police Department responded to the crash at the intersection of Coral Parkway and Ginger Blossom Lane in Hawaiian Ocean View […]
Mayor Encourages Continued Safety Efforts Against COVID-19 as July 4 Approaches
With the Fourth of July approaching, Mayor Harry Kim is urging the Hawai‘i Island community to continue to social distance, where face masks and wash their hands in an effort to keep new COVID-19 cases at bay.
