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‘We’ve got this under control’: Firefighters continue to work Big Island’s largest fire for fifth day

‘We’ve got this under control’: Firefighters continue to work Big Island’s largest fire for fifth day

August 3, 2021

Firefighters Tuesday continued battling flames and dousing hotspots within the 62.5-square-mile burn area of the Big Island’s largest wildland fire in history.

By Chelsea Jensen West Hawaii Today cjensen@westhawaiitoday.com • Aug. 3, 2021 • Updated 8:20 pm

In-person learning resumes at public schools

By STEPHANIE SALMONS and KELSEY WALLING Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Aug. 4, 2021 • Updated 12:05 am

Council members vote to oust Van Pernis

By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Aug. 4, 2021 • Updated 12:05 am

Volunteers work to support those battling fire

By KELSEY WALLING Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Aug. 3, 2021 • Updated 6:16 pm

Ige, others say benefit of reopening schools exceeds the risk

By STEPHANIE SALMONS Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Aug. 3, 2021

HHSC supports call for healthcare worker vaccine mandates

By STEPHANIE SALMONS Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Aug. 3, 2021

Delta variant surge has had little impact on tourism

By MICHAEL BRESTOVANSKY Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Aug. 3, 2021

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Hometown Heroes: Nonprofits, agencies and volunteers ensure West Hawaii keiki are ready to learn

August 4, 2021

Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, West Hawaii Today is publishing a story about individuals, groups or organizations that have helped make life better for others in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated 10:51 am

Kona man gets 5 years for officer assault

Updated 12:05 am

64 more COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday

Mistaken identity lands man in Hawaii mental hospital

Updated 12:05 am

Puna land purchase advances

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Plane lands returns to Kona after engine warning light illuminates

Updated 4:05 pm

Bail maintained for Mountain View man on multiple gun and drug charges

Updated 10:51 am

Department of Health reports 76 new COVID-19 cases on Big Island; 365 new cases statewide

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