Hawaii News Digest
A Hawaii Island-based blog focusing on news about Hawaii, Hawaii Island, and Hawaii Sports
- Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Update: 17 New Cases On Big Island December 2, 2021HAWAIʻI ISLAND - The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reports 17 new cases, 194 active cases, and 2 persons hospitalized.Big Island Video News
- Hawaiʻi Winter Storm Watch, Heavy Rain Possible This Weekend December 2, 2021HAWAIʻI ISLAND - A large low pressure system that is expected to develop late this week could produce very heavy rainfall across the main Hawaiian Islands.Big Island Video News
- Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases On Big Island December 2, 2021HAWAIʻI ISLAND - The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reports 3 new cases, 202 active cases, and 3 persons hospitalized.Big Island Video News
- Avoid “Holiday Crush” At Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park December 2, 2021HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - Park officials are offering ranger tips before you visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park this holiday season.Big Island Video News
- Mayor Roth Signs New COVID Rules, Eases Restrictions December 1, 2021HAWAIʻI ISLAND - The new emergency rules come on the heels of the latest State proclamation, signed November 29, which allows the counties to enact their own emergency rules.Big Island Video News
- Omicron Variant Detected in Hawai‘i December 3, 2021The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been detected in Hawai‘i, according to the state Department of Health Laboratories Division.Nathan Christophel
- HPD Seeks Public Help Finding Wanted Mountain View Woman December 3, 2021Authorities seek the public's help locating a Mountain View woman wanted for questioning in a custodial interference investigation.Tiffany DeMasters
- Man Charged in Connection With 2 November Incidents December 2, 2021A Big Island man with a prior felony conviction is facing drug and other charges in connection with two incidents in November.Nathan Christophel
- Runaway Teen Found December 2, 2021A Hilo teen has been found after being reported as a runaway earlier this week.Tiffany DeMasters
- Puna Couple Charged in Connection to Stolen Truck in Hawaiian Acres December 2, 2021A Puna couple is facing charges in connection to an incident earlier this week involving a stolen truck and possession of methamphetamine and firearm ammunition in Hawaiian Acres.Tiffany DeMasters
- Waiakea, Parker School seek coaches December 2, 2021Waiakea seeks coachesMatt Gerhart
- Konawaena rolls into BIIF D-II girls volleyball final to face HPA December 2, 2021KEALAKEKUA – Good luck stopping the Konawaena volleyball team once they get rolling.none
- Warriors repeat: Honma’s legacy-building performance leads Kamehameha to BIIF D-I girls volleyball crown December 2, 2021KEAAU — Maela Honma picked up her first gold medal after Kamehameha swept Hilo in the BIIF Division I volleyball championship on Wednesday night at Koia’a Gym, where the legacy chasing has started for the sophomore outside hitter.none
- Hilo earns spot opposite Kamehameha in BIIF D-I volleyball championship December 1, 2021KAILUA-KONA – From the very beginning, the Vikings were in total control.none
- BIIF football: Kamehameha, HPA in D-II showdown November 26, 2021It’s a bit of a Kamehameha conundrum.Matt Gerhart
- BIIF football: Akui and Vikings dice up Waveriders in D-I semifinals November 26, 2021By KEVIN JAKAHIKevin Jakahi
- BIIF air riflery: Kamehameha shooter looks to cap perfect season with title November 26, 2021Few outside Kamehameha have seen senior Colby Terlep shoot this season, but his lofty air riflery scores don’t lie.Matt Gerhart
- No. 1 has Vuls’ number: Lubbock Christian comes back to beat UHH November 25, 2021If UH-Hilo’s men’s basketball team didn’t know it already, it does now.Matt Gerhart
- UHH men take their shot at No. 1 November 24, 2021UH-Hilo’s men’s basketball team already has beaten one Division I team (Northern Colorado), challenged another (Pacific) and it opened the season against “big brother” (the UH-Manoa).Matt Gerhart
- ‘We’ll be better off because of it’: UHH women fall short against Dakota Wesleyan in OT November 24, 2021For 45 minutes, the UH-Hilo women’s basketball team chased a taller Dakota Wesleyan squad up a hill, catching up then falling behind in the last minute.none
