North Hawai‘i News

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology is getting a financial boost to help restore Hawaiʻi’s ocean health.

The state Department of Health reported 3,167 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 202,273. Four new fatalities were reported.

The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents during its meeting Thursday adopted the new Master Plan for UH-managed lands on Maunakea.

Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation in Washington is urging President Joe Biden to approve a request from Gov. David Ige for a presidential disaster declaration in connection with the Kona low storm that ransacked portions of the state in December.

More than 1,800 trees were planted on the Big Island in November thanks to a project by Lā Ho‘oulu Paemoku/ReTree Hawai‘i.

Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital in Waimea expanded its hours for those 12 and older seeking COVID-19 vaccinations.

Big Island police are requesting the public’s assistance with locating 58-year-old Gary Darnell of Hilo, who was reported missing.

Vog, the hazy mixture of sulfur dioxide gas and aerosols, which can affect broad areas downwind of volcanic eruptions, moved back into the air — and lungs — of the Big Island for several days the first week of the new year and early last week.

In order to expand its network of transfer partners to facilitate alleviating overcrowding and decreasing euthanasia of animals in shelters, Hawai‘i Police Department started a pilot project with Paws Across Water Hawai‘i to transfer shelter animals to mainland foster organizations that will facilitate finding lifetime homes for the pets.

Hawai’i’s Veterans and military spouses now have a new way to compete in today’s job market.

The state Department of Health reported 3,878 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 169,886. Three new fatalities were reported.

The 42-player field is set for next week’s Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai.

In light of a recent slew of vehicle break-ins, Hawaiʻi Island police are offering tips to residents to prevent break-ins and thefts.

Inspired by the daily efforts of the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island to improve the lives and future for children and families in need, Nareit Hawai‘i donated $25,000 to support the continuation of the club’s programs.

The Hawai‘i Police Department announced Wednesday that investigations into two recent traffic collisions will require the partial closure of two Big Island roadways on Thursday.

During the week of Jan. 3-9, Hawai`i Island police arrested 15 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

The entire visitor center at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will be closed Jan. 19-20.

The state Department of Health reported 4,578 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 143,224. Three new fatalities were reported.

Big Island police issued three fireworks-related citations from 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve to 11:59 p.m. Jan. 2.

Seven Big Island groups were recently awarded funding in support of programs and projects they are working on to preserve the island’s natural resources.