Hilo man facing theft charges following shoplifting incidents
A 28-year-old Hilo man is facing charges for allegedly shoplifting items from three stores in Hilo last month.
Three new COVID-19 cases reported on Big Island
The Big Island’s COVID-19 case count increased by three Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 2,248.
Body of missing Kailua-Kona man, 30, located
UPDATE: Big Island police reported Tuesday afternoon that the body of 30-year-old Tyler Armstrong was located earlier in the day in an empty lot near his residence. Next of kin have been notified and have positively identified Armstrong’s body.
Police seek public’s help locating missing Kona woman
Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 50-year-old Carrie-Jean Wood of Kona, who was reported a missing person.
Announcements: March 2, 2021
Grant program distributes $23M in aid
DOH: First doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine expected to arrive this week
The state Department of Health is anticipating delivery of 67,280 doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week.
Big Island reports one new COVID-19 case
The Big Island’s COVID-19 case count increased by one Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 2,245.
Four new COVID-19 cases reported on Big Island
State health officials reported on Sunday four new cases of COVID-19 on the Big Island, bringing the total case count to 2,244 cases since Feb. 28, 2020.
State fines pair of aquarium fishers record $272K
The Board of Land and Natural Resources voted unanimously Friday to fine two Big Island aquarium fishers $272,000 in civil fines stemming from an illegal aquarium fishing incident in Kona in 2020.
Hilo man charged following reported stabbing
A 35-year-old Hilo man is facing felony assault charges stemming from a reported stabbing Thursday afternoon in Hilo.
Winter weather forecast for Big Island summits
A winter weather advisory has been posted for the Big Island’s Mauna Loa and Maunakea summits through noon Monday.
DOH reports 1 new COVID-19 case on Big Island
State health officials reported on Friday one new case of COVID-19 on the Big Island, brining the total case count to 2,237 cases since Feb. 28, 2020.
State Laboratory finds new COVID variant
The state Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division announced Friday it has confirmed the presence of a new COVID variant in Hawaii.
‘Spring Pop-up Art Tour and Sale’ set
The Kona Palisades Artists Group will hold its third annual “Spring Pop-up Art Tour and Sale” on March 13.
Announcements: February 26, 2021
Hilo bank burglary suspect sought
Big Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for a bank burglary in downtown Hilo last month.
Big Island COVID-19 case count increases by 1
The Big Island has reported only 13 new cases of COVID-19 over the past week as efforts have been ramped up to vaccinate kupuna and essential workers.
Senate confirms Otani as DPS director
State Senators on Wednesday the appointment of Max Otani as director of the Department of Public Safety through Dec. 5, 2022.
Police locate missing woman, 38, in good health
Update: The Hawaii Police Department reported at 11:30 a.m. that Angela Salter of Puna, who was reported missing on Tuesday, was located in good health in North Kohala.
Big Island reports two new COVID-19 cases
Two new COVID-19 cases were reported on the Big Island Wednesday, bringing the island’s total case count at 2,236.
