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High Surf Advisory Issued for North-Facing Shores A high surf advisory is in effect for north-facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Thursday. Jan 05, 2022 06:51 am READ FULL ARTICLE » High Infection Rates of COVID-19 Impact Services at County Drivers Licensing Offices Staffing issues related to high infection rates of COVID-19 on Hawaiʻi Island have prompted reduced hours and services for the County of Hawaiʻi Division of Vehicle Licensing and Registration. Jan 05, 2022 06:32 am READ FULL ARTICLE » Public Safety Department Releases Latest COVID Results The latest testing updates received for Hawaii’ correctional facilities were issued in a press release Tuesday, Jan. 4 Jan 05, 2022 06:30 am READ FULL ARTICLE » Section of Bayfront Highway Closed Due to High Surf A section of Bayfront Highway is closed due to high surf and debris. Jan 05, 2022 06:16 am READ FULL ARTICLE » Initial Port Agreements Signed to Restart Cruise Travel in Hawai‘i The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Harbors Division announced on Tuesday, Jan. 4 the execution of the first port agreements with Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines to formalize health and safety protocols for cruise line operations in the State of Hawai‘i. Jan 04, 2022 05:21 pm READ FULL ARTICLE » Par Hawai‘i Fueling Dreams for Special Olympics Athletes Par Hawai’i, the state’s leading provider of petroleum products and transportation fuels, is again revving up support for Special Olympics Hawai’i athletes. Jan 04, 2022 02:00 pm READ FULL ARTICLE » Copyright © 2022 Big Island Now, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Big Island Now 913 Kanoelehua Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 Add us to your address book For the latest Hawaii Island, West Hawaii, Hawaii State, and Hawaii Sports News, please check the blog sidebar, links, and twitter posts. Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigest.net).