U.S. and state flags will fly at half- staff today to honor the late state representative Harold Jones.
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Flags to fly at half-staff today
Gov. David Ige has ordered the U.S. and Hawaii state flags to fly at half-staff today at all state offices and agencies in honor of former state Rep. Harold “Hal” Jones, who died Oct. 27 at age 73 at Hilo Medical Center.
Superintendent announces DOE employee furlough dates
In a letter Monday to state Department of Education employees, Superintendent Christina Kishimoto further outlined the department’s furlough plans for the remainder of the school year.
10 new COVID cases reported Tuesday on the Big Island
The state Department of Health on Tuesday reported 57 new COVID-19 cases.
KS grad battling rare blood disease seeks bone marrow donor
Lawmakers discuss future of child care, early childhood education
Police renew request for info on missing teen
Police are still seeking the public’s assistance with finding 16-year-old Makahiki Ikaika Moala, a reported runaway, who was last seen July 29 in Hilo.
Police arrest 22 for DUI
During the week of Dec. 7-13, Hawaii Island police arrested 22 motorists for DUI. Three of the drivers were involved in traffic accidents. None were younger than 21.
State briefs for December 16
Judge: Honolulu must pay for former police chief’s defense
Hawaii Island hospitals expect to receive first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine next week
Police seek leads on missing teens
Police are seeking leads from the public on a pair of missing teenage boys reported as runaways.
Police seek lead on missing Waimea man
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in finding a 33-year-old Waimea man who has been missing for almost two months.
Uptick in COVID cases follows Thanksgiving holiday
State Senate president talks upcoming legislative session, COVID mitigation efforts at Capitol, budget and economy
Spike in auto thefts, burglaries during pandemic
Hilo courthouse employee tests positive for COVID-19
An employee at the state courthouse in Hilo has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawaii State Judiciary said today.
Wildlife officials euthanize sea turtle hit by boat
No tsunami triggered by magnitude-4.2 quake
No tsunami was triggered by a magnitude-4.2 earthquake that struck Monday morning on Maunakea’s northern flank.
Body discovered in Kahauale‘a Natural Area Reserve
Hunters discovered a body Saturday afternoon on a remote trail in the Kahauale‘a Natural Area Reserve in Volcano, according to police.
New mayor meets with business leaders, HICC
After taking office last week, newly inaugurated Mayor Mitch Roth has plans to improve the county’s COVID-19 protocols.
Virtual cheer: Groups move holiday shows, performances online
Hilo holiday programs set their sights to online streaming to bring music, dancing and holiday cheer to households during the COVID-19 pandemic.
