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Environmental Management Commission discusses composting alternatives
Hawaii’s first certified arson dog dies at 13
New facility will provide space for expanded cancer treatment, other services in Hilo
Number of weather advisories issued for Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu on Thursday issued a number of weather advisories for the Big Island that remain in effect throughout the coming days.
Panel recommends approval of Moderna vaccine
A U.S. advisory committee earlier today voted to recommended that the Food and Drug Administration grant emergency use authorization for the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine.
Dozens of states file anti-trust lawsuit against Google
State briefs for December 18
Largest Hawaii resort partially reopens after virus closure
Up to 2 inches of snow forecasted for summits of Mauna Loa, Maunakea
A winter weather advisory is set to go into effect at 2 p.m. today for the Mauna Loa and Maunakea summits.
Police ID body found on remote Volcano trail
Police say a body discovered Saturday on a remote trail in the Kahaualea Natural Area Reserve in Volcano has been identified as 27-year-old Kaleo Malama Aaron Cachero of Puna.
Green: Mask mandate to remain in place
Partnership ensures post-arrival COVID testing will continue through mid-January
Mayor Mitch Roth on Wednesday announced a partnership between Hawaii County and a private philanthropist that will ensure trans-Pacific post-arrival COVID-19 testing for those arriving on the Big Island will continue through Jan. 15.
Big Isle hospitals prep to receive, administer COVID-19 vaccines
Kahele resigns from state Senate
U.S. Congressman-elect Kai Kahele has officially resigned from his state Senate seat.
Hunter rescued after accidental fall down embankment
A 43-year-old man who slipped and slid about 50 feet down an embankment while hunting late Tuesday night near Paauilo refused medical treatment after being rescued by Hawaii Fire Department personnel.
Hawaiian Homes Commission to consider casino proposal
State briefs for December 17
Future USS Inouye heads to sea for builder trials
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.